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Happy New Year! Although we were off-line a bit longer than we planned, GSF is back in the full swing of things. This week we showcase two agent promotions, some great submissions opportunities, Manuscript Wishlist highlights, and a very cool directory at the end.
We’d love to hear your feedback. Please let us know what you think in the comments and if there are certain types of information you would like to see in the Roundup. Also feel free to tweet at us (@freelancingrads) with any ideas or questions. Have a great writing week!
Two Stephanies are Promoted to Senior Agent!
Stephanie Sinclair has been promoted to Senior Agent at Transatlantic Agency.
Seeking:
Fiction: Literary fiction, upmarket women’s and commercial fiction. Will consider literary thriller and suspense, and YA crossover. No historical or romance fiction will be considered.
Nonfiction: Narrative nonfiction, memoir, investigative journalism, and true crime
Stephanie is accepting queries via email at stephanie@transatlanticagency.com. More information about submissions may be found on her profile page, here.
Stephanie Delman has been promoted to Senior Agent at Sanford J. Greenburger Associates.
Seeking:
Fiction: Literary/upmarket contemporary fiction, genre-bending suspense, and atmospheric, near-historical fiction (past 200 years)
Nonfiction: Select range of non-fiction by authors with established, engaging, and unique perspectives, as well as a few comic illustrators
“While Stephanie does not work with strict genre writers, she is drawn toward literary narratives that contain elements of surrealism, magic, or sci-fi (think STATION ELEVEN by Emily St. John Mandel or HER BODY AND OTHER PARTIES by Carmen Maria Machado). She also enjoys interwoven plots, epic/international family sagas, and fictionalized accounts of overlooked periods in history.”
Stephanie is accepting queries via email at sdelman@sjga.com. More information about submissions may be found on her profile page, here.
Within the next two weeks: Big $$$ for a nonfiction manuscript in progress, a cool residency for a poet, and a fellowship with Sesame Street!
Graywolf Press Nonfiction Prize—Submissions due January 31st, 2018 (Nonfiction—$$$ Advance + Publication)
Who: Any writer who is not yet established in the genre and resides in the United States is eligible.
What: A minimum of 100 pages (25,000 words) from the manuscript, a cover letter, and a project description. Winner receives a $12,000 advance and publication with Graywolf Press.
Entry Fee: $0
To Submit: Contest guidelines and a submission form may be found here.
Philip Roth Residence in Creative Writing—Submissions due February 1st, 2018 (Poetry Residency—$$$ Stipend + up to 4 months of lodging)
Who: Poets writing a first or second book!
What: Up to four months of unfettered writing time for a writer working on a first or second book. The residency provides lodging in Bucknell’s “Poets’ Cottage” and a stipend of $5,000.
To Submit: Contest guidelines and a submission form may be found here.
The Sesame Street Writers’ Room 2018 Fellowship Program—Submissions due February 4th, 2018 (Fellowship)
Who: Fresh writing talent from underrepresented racial backgrounds. Emerging storytellers who are selected to join the Writers’ Room fellowship will receive hands-on writing experience guided by Sesame Street veterans and other media industry leaders.
What: 8 weekly sessions with industry writers, producers, agents, and executives at the Sesame Street NYC offices on creating children’s educational media content.
Cost: Travel and lodging expenses only.
To Submit: Contest guidelines and a submission form may be found here.
#MSWL Highlights: Lots of fiction for all ages, and nonfiction about awesome women for Middle Grade!
Lynnette Novak, Literary Assistant at The Seymour Agency
Lynette is asking for more submissions! Her twitter bio states that she is currently being mentored by Nicole Resciniti, president of the agency. Please send her more “Adult: fantasy, contemporary romance, thriller, & sci-fi YA: sci-fi, contemporary, thriller, & mystery.” Source Tweet
Seeking:
Fiction: What she said in the tweet!
Nonfiction: Nope
How to Submit: Jennifer is accepting submissions at querylynnette@theseymouragency.com. Send query and first five pages pasted in an email.
Follow Jennifer on Twitter @Lynnette_Novak.
Ali Herring, Assistant Literary Agent at Spencerhill Associates
Ali is connecting with her Native American heritage. “As a person of Cherokee descent, I would love to see a Young Adult (maybe Middle Grade) work centered on the Trail of Tears. Any stories built from oral tradition?” Source Tweet
Seeking:
Fiction: Young Adult and Middle Grade (esp. sci-fi, fantasy and adventure), romance, southern women’s fiction, and Christian/inspirational fiction
Nonfiction: Seems like a no!
“She’s a voracious reader of sci-fi, but not a huge fan of superheroes, vampires (except for Edward), witches, erotica or anything overtly dark.”
How to Submit: Ali is accepting queries through Query Manger (click here). More information and submission guidelines may be found here.
Follow Ali on Twitter @HerringAli.
Stacey Graham, Agent at Red Sofa Literary [PLEASE NOTE: CLOSED TO SUBMISSIONS UNTIL JANUARY 31, 2108]
Stacey WILL BE (after 1/31/18) seeking more Middle Grade Nonfiction projects about women with moxie. She says: “Last year, I received a ton of queries about fantastic female scientists and mathematicians. This year, I’d love to see female entrepreneurs, historical athletes, authors (Agatha Christie, Beatrix Potter bios), and politicians (Shirley Chisholm, Victoria Woodhull).” Source Tweet
Seeking:
Fiction: Middle Grade, Romance, Mystery
Nonfiction: YES! Specifically: “Nonfiction that walks on the weird side — all age groups.”
Special Requests:
Spiritualism: Middle Grade or adult, nonfiction or fiction
Ouija: Adult, nonfiction
Witches: Middle Grade or adult, fiction with a new twist
Old West: Middle Grade, nonfiction or fiction. Think Wild Bill, Calamity Jane, women of the Wild West, African-American cowboys.
Romance with heart…but that doesn’t take itself too seriously
Middle Grade nonfiction series on women with moxie: Agatha Christie, Beatrix Potter, Hedy Lamarr, Mary Shelley, Ida Lupino
How to Submit: Stacey will be accepting queries on February 1, 2018 via email at stacey@redsofaliterary.com. More information and submission guidelines may be found on her personal website here.
Follow Stacey on Twitter @staceyigraham.
Ejusdem Generis
While surfing(?) the Twittersphere, I happened on to Penny Moore @precociouspenny, who introduced us to a directory being compiled on The Literary Agents of Color website. “Created by literary agents of color, this directory will serve as a guide as we seek to accomplish two goals: To advocate for and protect the interests of creatives. To support and promote the careers of POC agents.” Entries in the directory include an agent bio, what the agent is currently seeking, and a link to their submission guidelines. If you know someone who isn’t on the list, but should be, you can contact them here. You can find their ever growing list of literary agents of color here.