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One of my blog friends, Alexander Field, an editor, publishing director and author, has decided to hang out his shingle officially as an agent. (Please note that he continues to work as an editor.)
He doesn't have a web page yet, but he announced his intentions on his blog.
He provided further information on what he's looking for in a subsequent post, but I'm including the pertinent information here.
He already has some clients lined up, but obviously no sales yet. I don't know how many years of experience he has as an editor; if I find out, I'll come back with that info.
He doesn't have a web page yet, but he announced his intentions on his blog.
He provided further information on what he's looking for in a subsequent post, but I'm including the pertinent information here.
I'm going to tell you what I love to read because that's what I will be most passionate about representing to publishers. In the area of fiction I enjoy well-written Fantasy, Sci Fi, Thrillers, Mystery, Urban Fantasy, Noir, Historical Fiction and Literary Fiction.
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In the NONFICTION area I have a particular interest in representing titles in Health & Wellness, Business, Self-Help, Biography, Autobiography and Memoir. In this area I want to see a unique and fresh concept, written by an author who brings expertise or experience to the topic.
If you're not sure that your book is a fit, send the QUERY and I'll let you know.
At this time, I DO NOT represent Romance, Christian Nonfiction of any kind, Comic Books or Graphic Novels, Reference, Academic Texts, Gift Books or Picture Books.
If you think your book and I would get along, go ahead and query me! Send me an e-mail letter with the following information:
-Short synopsis of your book
-Word Count of your manuscript (Fiction should be complete; Nonfiction should have 2 sample chapters ready to review)
-Genre
-Working Title
-Pertinent Author Information (Writing credits, Professional information etc.)
Keep your letter relatively short (3-5 paragraphs) and try to be clear and honest. I will judge every query on its merits (and my unique interests), and if I am interested, I will request a sample of your writing. If I can't represent you, I will let you know promptly.
At this time, I do not accept submissions through the mail. But I will do my best to review every query within 3-4 weeks, barring vacations, business trips and unforeseen natural disasters. Also, be sure to type the word "QUERY" in the subject line of your e-mail. Thank you.
Oh, and you can send your query letter to alexfield1 at gmail dot com.
He already has some clients lined up, but obviously no sales yet. I don't know how many years of experience he has as an editor; if I find out, I'll come back with that info.