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| The Epstein Literary Agency | Updated November 10th, 2009 |
 agents: Kate Epstein interested in: Agency represents non-fiction books in categories such as: Crafts, Fashion, Humor, Inspiration, Journalism, Lifestyles, Memoir, Nonfiction Narrative, Parenting, Pets, Popular Culture, Reference, Relationships, Self-Help, Women's Interest. client list: Tips and Tidbits for the Horse Lover by Tena Bastian (Howell Book House), Don't Look Behind You by Peter Allison (Globe Pequot), Rock Star Mommy by Judy Davids, Crochet for Men by Drew Emborsky, Love Me, Love My Dog by Elaine Gewirtz (T.F.H. Publications), My Teen Has Had Sex, Now What Do I Do? by Maureen Lyon, Ph.D send: Query Only looking for: Non-Fiction Book |
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| Lisa Ekus Group, LLC | Updated November 09th, 2009 |
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The following are essential components in any non-fiction book proposal: Title Page: Includes title, subtitle, author name(s), address, phone number, and e-mail address. Upon signing with an agent, you will also include your agent's name and contact information on this page. Proposal Contents: A "table of contents" page for the proposal (not the book), complete with section names and corresponding page numbers. Concept/Overview: A written overview of the book with persuasive arguments for why it should be published, including the origin of the idea (basically, the answer to "Why am I writing this book?"). Author Biography: Describes why and how you are qualified to write this book. It should clearly explain your platform (meaning your continuous visibility in the marketplace). You will want to include your background, books and/or publications, as well as any media exposure. If available, press materials, writing samples, and television appearance clips should be included. In some cases, this section may be presented as a separate, complete press kit. Markets for the Book: All too often, a writer gets so excited about his or her book that he believes everyone will want it and is inclined to make claims about it being "the only book on the market, and like nothing else ever done before." Editors will want to see that you have a clear idea of who is addressed by your book, what will motivate readers to buy the book, and how those readers will benefit from your book. Promotion Plan: Is there a built-in audience, such as a cooking school or restaurant, to whom the book can be heavily marketed? Do you have especially strong contacts in a particular field that would prove useful? It's no longer sufficient to have a great idea; publishers will want to be convinced that you have a solid, established base of continued visibility in the marketplace, whether it's through published articles or previous books, television or radio appearances, a restaurant, or other venues. As the author, it's critical that you are willing to promote your book as a marketing partner with your publisher. Think seriously about what you can and will do to aid in the success of your book. Consider all of your connections and networks, your schedule and commitments, your ability to travel, local/regional places that would be excellent venues for book signing, potential television appearances, affiliations with organizations, and other creative ways you plan to publicize your book. Competition: The primary questions answered here are: What other books are available on this subject? And, what sets this book apart from them? This section is not about negating the competition; it should simply explain what your book offers that others do not. In some cases, showing an editor that you are aware of other books on the topics helps validate your idea. A writer is responsible for knowing the competition; this knowledge will help you as a writer to develop your voice and understand what makes your book unique. Table of Contents: A chapter-by-chapter outline of the proposed book, including any major elements (such as sidebars or fact boxes) within each chapter. Chapter Summaries: A thorough description of each chapter, typically paragraph summaries. If you are proposing a cookbook, be sure to include the number of recipes you envision in each chapter. This section will be strengthened if you can provide as complete a listing of recipe titles as possible. Complete Sample Chapter: The most important section of the proposal. It should be fluent and well organized, and must include a strong set of recipes. This single chapter should illustrate the overall concept of the book and should provide clearly demonstrate your writing ability and recipe technique. The key to this section is to "show" rather than "tell." All recipes must be fully tested. Here are a few additional tips to ensure that your proposal agents: Lisa Elkus, Sia Antunes, Jane Falla interested in: Specializes in cookbooks and food-related titles, but manage a number of health and women's non-fiction topics as well. client list: 175 BEST JAMS, JELLIES, MARMALADES & OTHER SOFT SPREADS by Linda J. Amendt, BBQ BASH: The Be-All, End-All Party Guide, from Barefoot to Black Tie by Karen Adler and Judith Fertig, BLUE EGGS AND YELLOW TOMATOES: Recipes from a Modern Kitchen Garden by Jeanne Kelley, BON APPETIT, Y'ALL: Recipes and Stories from Three Generations of Southern Cooking by Virginia Willis, CAKE ART: Simplified Step-by-Step Instructions and Illustrated Techniques for the Home Baker to Create Showstopping Cakes and Cupcakes by The Culinary Institute of America Chefs Kate Cavotti and Alison McLoughlin send: Book Proposal looking for: Non-Fiction Book |
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| tags: Home/Interior Design Lifestyle agent arts/crafts cookbook cooking food/drink health non-fiction womens | |
| Lennie Literary Agency and Author's Attorney | Updated November 09th, 2009 |
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agents: Alana Lennie, Michael Lennie interested in: Alana: Looking for fiction, both literary and commercial, as well as that magical blending of the two. In literary fiction likes to see an aspect of a culture different than her own. For commercial fiction, finds herself drawn to projects that present contemporary social issues. client list: Terry Wesner- Algebra for College Students, Paul Anderson- Hunger's Brides, Stephen Boehrer- The Purple Culture (Oceanview Publishing) send: Query and Partial MS looking for: Non-Fiction Book |
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| tags: African-American Home/Interior Design Lifestyle agent architecture/design art arts/crafts biography business cookbook creative non-fiction crime dating/relationships educational entertainment/pop culture environmental ethnic family film/tv food/drink gardening/home improvement health history hobbies/games how-to humor journalism memoir military music narrative nonfiction news/current events non-fiction parenting politics psychology reference religious/inspirational science and nature self-help sports/collectibles technical technology travel/outdoors womens | |
| Lark Productions: A Book Company | Updated November 09th, 2009 |
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agents: Lisa DiMona interested in: Non-fiction, including business, personal finance, parenting, crafts, spirituality, health and fitness, relationships, gardening, general self-help and popular reference. Lark also develops and represents narrative non-fiction. client list: Satisfied Customers Tell Three Friends, Angry Customers Tell 3,000: Running a Business in Today's Consumer-Driven World by Pete Blackshaw, The Civility Solution: What to Do When People Are Rude by P.M. Forni, Meatball Sundae by Seth Godin, The Poets' Corner: The One-and-Only Poetry Book for the Whole Family by John Lithgow, 50 Ways to Read Your Lover: Secret Strategies That Reveal the Real Him by Todd Lyons (Fireside) send: Query Only looking for: Non-Fiction Book |
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| tags: agent arts/crafts business creative non-fiction dating/relationships family health narrative nonfiction news/current events non-fiction parenting reference religious/inspirational self-help | |
| KT Public Relations and Literary Services | Updated November 09th, 2009 |
 agents: Kae Tienstra, Jon Tienstra interested in: Non-fiction: parenting, history, cooking, foods, nutrition, crafts, beauty, how-to, gardening, war, health, medicine, psychology client list: Patrice Sarath- Gordath Wood (Berkeley) send: Query Only looking for: Non-Fiction Book |
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| tags: agent arts/crafts cookbook creative non-fiction food/drink history how-to medical memoir military narrative nonfiction non-fiction parenting psychology | |
| Helen F. Pratt Agency | Updated November 09th, 2009 |
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Send query letter and SASE to Helen Pratt. agents: Helen F. Pratt, Seamus Mullarky interested in: Helen Pratt is looking for childrens and YA fiction, as well as non-fiction in the vein of: Biography, Cookbooks, Gardening, Memoirs, Psychology, and especially gardening. client list: BREAKING GROUND by Page Dickey, THE PASSION FOR GARDENING by Ken Druse, A YEAR AT NORTH HILL by Joe Eck and Wayne Winterrowd, BEAUTIFUL AMERICAN VEGETABLE GARDENS by Mary Tonetti Dorra send: Query Only looking for: Non-Fiction Book |
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| David Black Literary Agency | Updated November 09th, 2009 |
 Please keep in mind the questions any non-fiction proposal should answer: 1) What will the book read like? 2) Who is the audience for this book? 3) Why are you qualified to write this book (i.e., how can the publisher sell you)? 4) What will make someone pay $24.95 for this book? 5) What is the reader’s “takeaway” (i.e., what will they learn or feel as if they’ve learned)? 6) What other successful books can you compare your book to? 7) In 25 words or less, what are you trying to do in this book? 8) What makes your point in, say, chapter 3, different from the point you make in chapter 5? 9) What will keep a reader interested in your thesis from beginning to end? 10) Why isn’t this just a magazine article? From Joy: Please be sure that each page includes your name and page number in the header or footer. A self-addressed envelope is required. I will reply via email to request more material if interested in the project. Response time is approximately 6-8 weeks. I request that you inform me if you are submitting material simultaneously to other agencies. agents: David Black, Joy Tutela, Leigh Ann Eliseo interested in: Fiction: Literary and Commercial client list: The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom, The Virus and the Vaccine : The True Story of a Cancer-Causing Monkey Virus, Contaminated Polio Vaccine, and the Millions of Americans Exposed by Debbie Bookchin and Jim Schumacher, Abraham: A Journey to the Heart of Three Faiths by Bruce Feiler, other authors include Erik Larson, Ken Davis, Dan Coyle, Jane Leavy, Randy Pausch, Steve Lopez, David Kidder and Noah Oppenheim, among others. send: Book Proposal looking for: Non-Fiction Book |
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| Cornerstone Literary Agency | Updated November 09th, 2009 |
 agents: Helen Breitwieser interested in: Fiction: womens fiction, literary, thriller, history, romance, mystery, erotica, religious/inspirational, graphic novels, childrens, Young Adult client list: THE KID STAYS IN THE PICTURE by Robert Evans, THE BRIGHT SIDE OF A DISASTER by Katherine Center, THE EROTIC SECRETS OF A FRENCH MAID by Lisa Cach, SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME by Teresa Hill, NURK by Ursula Vernon (Children's book), THE JERICHO PACT by Rachel Lee, THE CHOCOLATE LOVERS CLUB by Carole Matthews, SCREENPLAYS by David S. Cohen send: Query only looking for: Non-Fiction Book |
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| Full Circle Literary | Updated September 23rd, 2009 |
 Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for response. We will notify you if we are interested in representing your project or if we will be requesting additional materials (such as sample chapters or a proposal). Unfortunately we cannot respond personally to every query and submission we receive. agents: Stefanie Von Borstel, Lilly Ghahremani, Adriana Dominguez interested in: Nonfiction - areas we are currently reviewing include parenting, crafts, eco/green living, how-to, reference, business, popular culture, multicultural client list: Jennifer Ward- I LOVE DIRT!, If These Boobs Could Talk: A Little Humor to Pump Up the Breastfeeding Mom by Shannon Payette Seip and Adrienne Hedger, THIRTY TO WIFE: The Tell-All Groom's Guide to Weddings - How to Get Hitched without Losing Your Mind or Your Fiancee by Craig Michaels, Hit Me with Your Best Shot! The Ultimate Guide to Karaoke Domination By Raina Lee, FUTURE, INC. How Businesses Can Anticipate and Profit from What's Next By Eric Garland send: Query and Partial MS looking for: Non-Fiction Book |
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