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Editor/Agent Appointments
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How to get an Editor / Agent Appointment Coordinator: CarolynLeonard@me.com
At the 2009 OWFI Writers Conference, you will have lots of opportunities to meet and interact with successful agents and editors who may be interested in representing you and your work.
Listed below are the agents and editors who will be available for one-on-one appointments, ten minutes each, at this year’s conference. They are listed along with the fiction/nonfiction they are interested in seeing. Learn more about each of them on the "Conference Speakers" page of this website.
Also available for appointments (in addition to the editors, agents, and publishers) are Robyn Conley, book doctor, and Lynn Wiese Sneyd, publicist.
Remember…
- Your conference fee must be paid before you make an appointment with an editor or agent.
- Appointment requests will be accepted ONLY between March 1, 2009 and April 27, 2009. Between those dates, send email request for appointment to Carolyn B. Leonard carolynleonard@me.com.
- Be sure to put OWFI in the subject line. Please include your phone number and an e-mail address.
- For more information about what type of manuscripts the editor, agent or publisher is looking for, and how they like it presented, go to their website.
- One-day attendees who wish to make an appointment must state which day they are attending.
- You may make only one appointment with either an agent or an editor. Send a first & second choice in case of scheduling problems. Additional appointments may be available at the conference. Check at the registration desk.
- If you do not receive an email confirmation of appointment within a week of your request, please resubmit. Sometimes e-mail goes astray in cyberspace.
- Your appointment slip with day and time will be given to you with your name badge at registration. No appointment info is given out until then because of last minute schedule changes.
- Please do not ask for a specific time or date in your request for appointment unless you are a volunteer at the conference and need to work around your designated duty roster.
- Do your homework! Practice your pitch before you come, and be certain your manuscript is within the range of work the editor or agent represents.
Good luck to each of you!
Available for Appointments (Alphabetical by company name)
AWOC Publishing
Daniel Case, Publisher
Fiction – Mystery / Suspense
Nonfiction – Books for writers, Devoted to … series books, inspirational / Christian, Texas history for kids, genealogical and historical.
http://www.awocbooks.com
Council Oak Books
Sally Dennison, Ph.D. – Founder and Publisher
Primarily nonfiction, especially nature, science, Native American and spirituality.
Limited fiction, mostly Native American themes. No short stories or poetry.
http://www.counciloakbooks.com/
Curtis Brown Agency
Anna Webman, Agent
Fiction — young adult, middle-grade, and picture-book authors and illustrators.
Nonfiction — Narrative and/or high concept non-fiction that can be tied into curriculums.
http://www.curtisbrown.com/
Elaine English Legal and Literary Services
Elaine English, Agent
Fiction only — primarily women’s fiction and romance. Within the romance genre – historical, contemporary, paranormal, fantasy, erotic and multi-cultural. She handles only limited commercial fiction, but in addition to women’s fiction and romance, does take a few mysteries and thrillers. Prefers character-driven stories rather than plot-driven ones.
Does NOT want to see inspirational, young adult fiction or science fiction, political thriller, or horror.
http://www.elaineenglish.com/
HarperCollins Publishers
Michael Signorelli, Editor
Fiction – Literary and debut fiction
Nonfiction – Narrative: travel memoirs, outdoor/adventure stories/memoirs, journalism such as Fast Food Nation, The Orchid Thief, Proust & the Squid.
http://www.harpercollins.com/
Ken Sherman & Associates
Ken Sherman, Film/TV agent
Fiction and nonfiction – All genre; Life-rights, Screenplays and Books(no website)
LWS Literary Services
Lynn Wiese Sneyd, Book publicist
Fiction and nonfiction — will look at all genre
http://www.lwsliteraryservices.com/
Tyndale House Publishers
Jan Stob, Editor
Fiction — women's fiction, romance, suspense/mystery/thrillers-as well as a limited number of late 19th- to early 20th-century historicals. All should have a Christian theme or faith based, but not preachy.
Does NOT want nonfiction, fantasy/science fiction, Western, Biblical, chick lit, and End Times fiction
http://www.tyndale.com/
Writer’s House
Josh Getzler – Agent
Fiction — thrillers, mysteries, historical or literary novels, middle grade and YA mystery or adventure series. (No romance, picture books, fantasy/science fiction, or religious fiction.)
Nonfiction — business and finance, history and sports
http://www.writershouse.com/
Writing and Spiritual Wellness Center
Robyn Conley, Book doctor
Note: Robyn will make her own appointments at the registration desk at the conference. No advance appointments.
Fiction and nonfiction — Long a favorite at OWFI, Dr. Conley will read five pages, double-spaced, Courier 12-point font, FREE for any writer who signs up at the registration desk. Spaces are limited, but she'll take as many as she can. If you're looking for an objective eye to help with mechanics and marketing, consider attending her sessions.
www.robynconley.com
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