The agency works on a commission basis and does not offer written assessments. Printing prepress literary agency self publishing print on demand data. Funtastic also publishes an exciting range of educational titles, gift storybooks and. Nzsa member and creative nonfiction writer maria gill is the 2020 winner of new zealands top literary prize for childrens writers, the storylines margaret mahy medal and lecture award. In 2016, french literary agents banded together to form the alliance des agents litteraires francais aalf. Fiona graduated with a ba from melbourne uni in the good old days when tertiary education was free. A network of sub agents in many territories enables the sale of. The agency was founded in 2019 by gaby naher, formerly of the naher agency, and grace heifetz, formerly of curtis brown, and represents a diverse list of emerging and established talent from australia and new zealand. Certain agents ask you to sign an agency agreement outlining the terms and conditions of the arrangement.
New zealands fiction writers have found international success with poetry, crime novels, short stories and muchloved childrens books. He is a distinguished novelist, literary critic, poet, essayist and emeritus professor of english of the university of auckland. Literary agents new zealand society of authors pen nz inc. Likewise the new zealand work of karl wolfskehl, resulting from his 10year sojourn in auckland where he died, is seen at present as belonging rather to the story of german. The literary agents association, also known as the aar or association of authors representatives, is unique in that its the only professional organization that monitors and governs the business activities of publishing agents. Tony fisk, former managing director of harpercollins publishers new zealand ltd. The new zealand literacy association is pleased to announce the availability of two international literacy travel awards. We consider both fiction and nonfiction for adults and ya fiction, but not fantasy or science fiction. We handle general fiction, nonfiction, and childrens books.
Please select a country afghanistan albania algeria american samoa andorra angola anguilla antarctica antigua and barbuda argentina armenia aruba australia austria azerbaijan. Left bank literary australian literary agents association. She has exceptional relationships with foreign coagents, foreign publishers, and. Funtastic also publishes an exciting range of educational titles, gift storybooks and series fiction available for coedition and lic. Given annually since 1991, the award honours lifetime achievement and an outstanding contribution to new zealand publishing for children and young.
The publishers association of new zealandte rau o takupu panz represents trade, educational, scholarly and digital publishers across aotearoa new zealand. Please note we are only able to represent australian and new zealand authors. Left bank literary is a sydneybased literary agency specialising in quality fiction and nonfiction. There are approximately,230 agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes in the united states. If you are interested in representation, it is most important that you carefully read all of the relevant sections below. The aar believes that the practice of literary agents charging clients or potential clients for reading and evaluating literary works including outlines, proposals, and partial or complete manuscripts is subject to serious abuse that reflects adversely on our profession. The maori did not have a written form of language until contact with europeans in the early 19th century. Literary agents new zealand society of authors pen nz. Oratory and recitation of quasi historical hagiographical ancestral blood lines has a special place in maori culture. A forum that allows member agencies to discuss issues arising in our profession. The tfs literary agency operates mainly in new zealand. Stead is one of new zealands foremost literary figures. The usual method of payment is for the agent to receive a percentage of money offered to the author if the manuscript is accepted.
Stead has won, and been nominated for, many prestigious awards and fellowships, including the creative new zealand michael king writers fellowship in. Ive been told, as of 20, there are very few literary agents serving writers in australia. Members directory publishers association of new zealand inc. This 5part article series contains everything you need to know about the association of authors representatives. Electronic versions of your full manuscript should be in one file and not separate chapters. Visit the new zealand association of literary agents. Literary agents act on the authors behalf to offer a manuscript to publishers. The association of authors representatives aar was formed in 1991 through the merger of the society of authors representatives founded in 1928 and the independent literary agents association founded in 1977. The new zealand association of literary agents was set up to establish standards for literary agents operating within 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. Curtis brown australia was established in 1967 to represent australian, new zealand and pacific writers worldwide and to look after the interests of.
Her list comprises literary fiction, upmarket commercial fiction and a broad range of nonfiction, including investigative journalism, memoir almost always with a particular focus, popular science, history and philosophy, and some not much selfhelp. Pan macmillan is a major australian publisher with a wide range of titles under group imprints, including macmillan, pan, picador, plum, momentum, macquarie. For more distant locales south africa, australia, new zealand, or anywhere else come to that you need to play it a little bit by ear. Funtastic is the number one licensed publisher in australia and new zealand publishing a wide range of innovative titles across licenses such as disney and barbie. The new zealand society of authors website nz features information on manuscript assessors, agents and writing prizes etc. We do not consider educational materials, poetry, plays, film scripts or childrens picture books. High spot literary was started by two literary agents in new zealand. Association of authors representatives literary agents. Erewhon, although a novel set in new zealand and written by samuel butler as a result of a 5year stay in new zealand, arguably belongs primarily to english literature.
We do not accept submissions from outside australia, unless the author is an australian or new zealand citizen. I joined william collins in the uk in 1971 as a sales rep in ann mallinson, panz life member. Both awards, supported by the marie clay literacy trust, allow for a new zealand educator to attend an overseas literacy conference in the following year. All nzala members subscribe to a code of ethics that includes. Frances plumpton literary agency representing creators of great books for kids. With over a dozen different ways to narrow your search you can find the right literary agent for your book, fast. Martha webb is an agent and coowner of cookemcdermid. New zealand writers have regularly captured international attention and readers, from 19th century short story writer katherine mansfield to the lyrical janet frame mid20th century and lloyd jones mr pip kiwi crime novelists also have a strong following, beginning with ngaio marsh and more recently paul cleave and vanda symon, creator of the strong sexy female. In 1899 albert curtis brown made his first sale as a literary agent and the agency has been operating ever since. Three prizes are given annually to a poet, a fiction writer, and a creative nonfiction writer to honor their first books. With publishing experience of over four decades, brian cooks is a literary agent based in new south wales. Uk literary agents tend to be more naturally international, and uk publishers have closer connections with the commonwealth which in publisherland includes ireland, but not canada.
Tfs literary agency the tfs literary agency operates mainly in new zealand. However, the literary agents association was established to ensure that its members fulfill all obligations they undertake in relation to their clients in a straightforward manner. Following are the agencies ive noticed in both australia and new zealand, although i havent met any of the agents. 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. We dont handle poetry, individual short stories, or articles. Nzsa member and creative nonfiction writer maria gill is the 2020 winner of new zealand s top literary prize for childrens writers, the storylines margaret mahy medal and lecture award. They have all worked in manuscript assessing, editing, andor the teaching of writing. Our members must meet the highest standards and subscribe to our canon of ethics. Information for writers about literary agents, golvan arts management and the business of writing in australia.
Storylines trust and harpercollins publishers new zealand are proud to announce an exciting new annual award on the childrens literary scene the storylines tessa duder award for unpublished writers of fiction for young adults, named in honour of one of new zealands best writers for young adults. The association of authors agents aaa is a british voluntary trade association whose members are all ukbased literary agencies. The new zealand association of literary agents is a trade group established to maintain professional standards and represent the interests of members. Nov 29, 20 why not share a list if i have it, right. Literature in new zealand things to see and do in new. Arts online provides a list of writing organisations in new zealand new zealand society of authors romance writers of new zealand science fiction and fantasy association new zealand specficnz science fiction, fantasy, horror. 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.
At present we are not considering many new proposals. Drummond agency australian literary agents association. Storylines trust and harpercollins publishers new zealand are proud to announce an exciting new annual award on the childrens literary scene the storylines tessa duder award for unpublished writers of fiction for young adults, named in honour of one of new zealand s best writers for young adults. Throughout his career, brian has helmed senior positions in adult and children publishing. Authors if you are looking for an agent, browse our roster to see which agents might be right for your project. The publishers association of new zealand website nz has a comprehensive list of new zealand publishers. O box 15 061, new lynn, auckland 0640, new zealand contact. Association of authors representatives the aar or literary agents guild has some of the worlds most successful book agents as members.
Taanz taanz without a travel agent, youre on your own. Literary agencies located in australia robin mizell. This is remarkable considering that there are still less than 20 registered literary agencies in what is the worlds sixthlargest country. Screen hub is the comprehensive daily newspaper for professionals working in the australian and new zealand film and television industries. We are members of the australian literary agents association. These agents have been added to the querytracker database within the past 90 days. We welcome submissions from both new and previously published authors. Association of authors representatives we are a professional organization of over 350 agents who work with both book authors and playwrights. We help our clients find publishers, negotiate contracts, and generally help with the business relationship between writer and publisher. Read this article to see the canon of ethics that member agents are required to abide by, and learn how you can find members of the literary agents.
The oldest literary agency in australia was only established in 1967, and yet since that time, the country has published a string of internationally acclaimed authors. Frances has always been an ardent advocate for new zealand childrens literature, she was a committee member of the childrens literature association of new zealand now storylines childrens literature charitable trust of new zealand from the 1970s, and closely involved with the exhibitions of new zealand childrens books held at the. By the mid1990s, he also established his own literary agency and offered manuscript assessment services to authors across the globe. The literary agents association doesnt regulate the commissions, fees, services, or other competitive business practices of its members. We only represent australian or australian based clients. Literary agents association free directory of book agents. Literature in new zealand things to see and do in new zealand. Shes sold subsidiary rights for new york times bestselling authors such as lisa see, amy tan, and seth godin, as well as firsttime authors and everyone in between, in nearly all genres including literary and commercial fiction, history, selfhelp, and business.
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