The new zealand association of literary agents was set up to establish standards for literary agents operating within new zealand. New zealand travel agents scramble to rebook clients. A fullservice literary agency representing authors of high quality fiction, nonfiction, childrens, ya and cookbooks. For your convenience i have assembled all my posts listing agents who are looking for new. You can also see a list of the best boutique literary agency publishing agents, with important facts and statistics about boutique literary agency book agents in the agency database. We strongly recommend that writers visit the new zealand society of authors website for wideranging advice and information about writing and getting published in new zealand. We are one of new zealands leading independent book distributors with over 30 years experience in the market. If you would like your manuscript to be considered by penguin random house new zealand, please spend a couple of minutes reading our important. Wheelers books online new books, childrens books and. For your convenience i have assembled all my posts listing agents who are looking for new clients. We help our clients find publishers, negotiate contracts, and generally help with the business relationship between writer and publisher.
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Agents are experts in the publishing industry and represent the interests of their authorclients. Harpercollins new zealand is the countrys oldest book publisher and an independently run division of the harpercollins group, the second biggest publisher of consumer books in the world. Winning manuscripts are published by scholastic nz. Pan macmillan is a major australian publisher with a wide range of titles under group imprints, including macmillan, pan, picador, plum, momentum, macquarie. We have ensured we have the best people the most creative the most professional managing your creative journey and book publishing and marketing vision. The joy cowley award is designed to encourage writers to try writing a picture book. Publishing new zealand society of authors pen nz inc te. The publishers association of new zealand te rau o takupu panz represents trade, educational, scholarly and digital publishers across aotearoa new zealand. What we do publishers association of new zealand inc. In this section, youll find a selection of tips and hints to use on your quest for representation. If you are unsure about anything you are asked to sign in such an agreement, the australian society of authors and the new zealand society of authors can offer advice. The usual method of payment is for the agent to receive a percentage of money offered to the author if the manuscript is accepted. New zealand s largest online supplier of books and ebooks to schools, public libraries and educational institutions, offering over 20 million books sourced from around the world and an ebook library lending platform.
Publishing consultants, manuscript advisers and literary agents there are a number of different groups of people who facilitate the relationship between author and publisher. So, what youre saying is that a publisher wont accept manuscript submissions unless they come through a literary agent, but literary agents. Read this article to learn more about new literary agents looking for new writers and discover how you can find the right one for you this article is part of a 15part series called everything you need to know about finding a literary agent. Am publishing new zealand an independentprivate publisher with nine years experience in professional editing, proofreading, copy editing and book design, specialising in work for those who wish to selfpublish but who want a truly professional outcome. Electronic versions of your full manuscript should be in one file and not separate chapters. Immerse yourself in new zealands writing culture on a literary trail or walk, or attend a writers and readers festival or poetry and storytelling event. Gecko press awardwinning childrens books new zealand. The competition is intense, and the more you understand about publishing trends as well as the selection and publishing processes, the better your chances. Calidris literary agency was established by sally bird in sydney, australia in 1997 and handles all genres except childrens books, speculative fiction, fantasy and poetry. In 2012 my print manager suggested that i try your books who could do a better printing and binding at a better price. Nationwide book distributors are specialists in the sales, warehousing and distribution of books to the new zealand bookstore and library market. Approach agents with the same proposal you would send to a publisher. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers.
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Believe it or not, there are agents who are anxious to find you. The tfs literary agency operates mainly in new zealand. We were awarded the thorpe bowker best agentdistributor. Harpercollins new zealand new zealands oldest book. This article needs additional citations for verification. How to find a literary agent for your book jane friedman. Created by the merger of julian friedmann literary agency and the. Literary agents listing 1 to 10 of 433 literary agents, literary scouts and publishing agents page 1 of 44 of international organizations listed under literary agency services category. Free nationwide delivery on our large range of books, games, gifts and more. Agency makes submissions to uk publishers but employs a foreign rights agency in london to sell translation rights and two agents in new york to sell north american rights. Dec 05, 2017 in todays market, probably 80 percent of books published by new york houses get sold by literary agents.
This means unlike other so called self publishing companies, that try to keep your, we give you 100% to your book, not only your written words. Frances plumpton literary agency representing creators of great books for kids. The play press specialises in publishing and promoting nz plays. Try submitting your work to a literary agent with a view to their acting on your. Literary agents new zealand society of authors pen nz inc. View all our publishing vacancies now with new jobs added daily. New zealand only region all regions northland auckland waikato bay of plenty gisborne hawkes bay taranaki whanganui manawatu wairarapa wellington nelson bays marlborough west coast canterbury timaru oamaru otago southland other north island south island new zealand. Find your ideal job at seek with 14 publishing jobs found in all new zealand. Millions of products at discount prices its shopping made easy. Sallys experience in the book trade began in new zealand where she started in bookselling for the university book. Curtis brown sources works by young and emerging writers and also. New zealand publishing storylines notable books authors and illustrators. For example, some fiction publishers want to receive a sample chapter and a brief.
Publishing approximately 2025 new books a year, you can find the submission guidelines for otago university press on this page, which also includes links to a house guide and a manuscript preparation guide. Submissions should be typed doublespaced with good margins and include either a header or footer with the authors name. New literary agents looking for new writers are easier to find than you might think. Across more than 40 publishing imprints, we celebrate writers, stories and ideas. This study highlights the economic contribution of the new zealand book publishing industry in terms of employment, gdp and wider impacts. Hachette australia accepts work from australian or new zealand residents. Archetype book agents ltd publishers association of new zealand. We handle general fiction, nonfiction, and childrens books. List of literary agents 20192020 book agents looking for. High spot literary the agency cofounded by literary agents. Frances plumpton brings her extensive experience as a childrens librarian to her agency which represents new zealand childrens and young adult authors and illustrators.
Curtis brown sources works by young and emerging writers and also represents the interests of many established clients and literary estates. Search the directory by location or genre for all book agents seeking new writers and clients. Scholastic is recognised as the worlds market leader in childrens publishing, and, as a trusted and longestablished publisher of books for kiwi kids, scholastic nz has the great privilege of telling truly kiwi stories written by and for the children of new zealand. After you have finished your book, you will be anxious to find an agent. Read this article to learn more about new literary agents looking for new writers and discover how you can find the right one for you. Discover thousands of books and authors, plus get exclusives on new releases, bestsellers, and more, at. Ocean reeve publishing provides independent and creative book publishing services in australia, new zealand, and the world. Across more than 40 publishing imprints, we celebrate writers, stories and ideas that entertain, educate and inspire. Not just new book agents, but also established publishing agents. Youve finished your manuscript, and youve edited it as much as you can. Well, if youre looking to get published, the next step for you is to find a literary agent.
New zealand publishing top 100 kiwi books scholastic. As the new zealand home of the worlds bestknown publisher, we put books and readers at the centre of everything we do. Curtis brown is australias oldest and largest literary agency representing a diverse range of australian and new zealand authors. Publishers new zealand society of authors pen nz inc. Gecko press is an independent publisher of curiously good awardwinning childrens books based in wellington, new zealand. The new zealand society of authors has some great publications and online resources about self publishing. Visit the new zealand association of literary agents.
Go to the directory of new zealand publishing companies to see a list of new zealand publishing houses and new zealand publishing services companies sorted by category. We dont handle poetry, individual short stories, or articles. Do you know of any other new zealand publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts. Discover book depositorys huge selection of new zealand books online. Members directory find book publishers in nz publishers. If you are interested in writing and need general advice on how to begin, browse the internet or in your local library for books. High spot literary was started by two literary agents in new zealand.
They do not accept science fictionfantasy, illustrated childrens books, illustrated books, cookbooks, poetry, self. Literary agents new zealand society of authors pen nz. Tony fisk, former managing director of harpercollins publishers new zealand ltd. If you are interested in writing and need general advice on how to begin, browse the internet or in your local library for books that will help you with your genre of. Economic contribution of the new zealand book publishing industry 2015 was released by pwc in november 2016. The publishers association of new zealandte rau o takupu panz represents trade, educational, scholarly and digital publishers across aotearoa new zealand. We specialise in representing new zealand and overseas publishers to the retail book trade. Harper collins new zealand new zealands oldest book. This is a list of the major uk literary agencies, by order of the year of their establishment. Literature in new zealand things to see and do in new zealand. All nzala members subscribe to a code of ethics that includes. Many writers aspire to seeing their work, whether fiction or nonfiction, published as a book, but there is a lot more to it than just packing off your labour of love to a publisher. Thomson reuters a leading provider of information and solutions to the legal, tax, accounting and business markets. They have inside contacts with specific publishers and know which editors are most likely to buy a particular work.
New zealand publishers range in size from large multinationals to midsize firms to oneman bands. List of book publishing, magazine publishing, publishers association, publishing agents, desktop publishing, and web publishing companies of new zealand. Panz is focused on assisting our members with their current business and preparing them for the future, in areas such as training and professional development, and representing publishers. High spot literary is a fullservice agency, cofounded by literary agents vicki marsdon and nadine rubin nathan providing traditional literary agent services but with a broader marketing and social media eye. With over a dozen different ways to narrow your search you can find the right literary agent for your book. Literary agents act on the authors behalf to offer a manuscript to publishers. Founded in new york city in 1981, it was the first literary agency to represent both childrens book authors and illustrators.
Publishers are most likely to take on a new writer if the work is written well, if the content is good, or if it is recommended by a literary agent or some other respected reader. Bookreps nz new zealand book importers publisher agents. Harpercollins publishers new zealand, auckland, new zealand. Some agents also charge a fee for reading your manuscript and for postage and photocopying expenses. Educational, activity, childrens, crafts, mindfulness and other books available now. Tfs literary agency the tfs literary agency operates mainly in new zealand. Were proud to bring you great international titles, as well as. This is the official page of the new zealand association of literary agents.