Representation

Team Corvisiero

Marisa A. Corvisiero, Esq., Founder, General Counsel & Literary Agent
Learn more about Marisa and her wishlist

Marisa is the founder of the Corvisiero Literary Agency, an attorney, serving as our General Counsel and our Senior Literary Agent. During the few years prior to starting her own agency, Marisa worked with another well known New York City Literary Agency, where she learned invaluable lessons and made a name for herself in the industry. She is also a Literary Consultant, Speaker, Author and continues to practice law in New York City with specialties in Publishing, Corporate, International Law, and Trust & Estates.

Rudy Cecera, Film & Television Sub-rights Agent
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Rudy Cecera is an Emmy winning television writer who has written for various late-night talk shows including "The Late Show with David Letterman" & "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno". He has also written and produced several off-Broadway plays and independent TV pilots including "Touch" (aired on the Sci-Fi Channel), "Muse" (screened at HBO).

Tessa Shaffer, Literary Manager, Literary Agent, Vice President
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Tessa represents screenwriters for the Film & TV side of the agency as well as a small, select number of authors in various genres from Middle Grade to Non-Fiction. She has a passion for finding cinematic books, developing adaptations, and bridging the two industries for the clients of Corvisiero Literary Agency.

Maggie Sadler, Literary Agent Apprentice
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After five years of literary scholarship, Maggie Sadler is motivated to deepen her knowledge of literature from the industry perspective as the Literary Agent Apprentice at Corvisiero Literary Agency. Maggie earned her joint degree in Comparative Literature and English in 2016 from the University of St Andrews, a historical university tucked away in a tiny windswept Scottish town along the North Sea.

Emma Konn, Literary Agent Apprentice
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Now that Emma is a Literary Agent Apprentice, she has plans to keep educating herself about the publishing and literary realm. With plans to continue within the Literary Agency in future. In 2023 Emma will then be continuing her education by pursuing a Master’s degree. As a part of the LGBTQ+ community herself, Emma supports all people and spreads love to all.

Kendyll Drilling, Literary Agent Apprentice
Learn more about Kendyll and her wishlist

Kendyll is our newest rising star. She was recently promoted to Literary Agent Apprentice and is undergoing intense hands on learning with our clients and helping us find amazing projects. Her skill set and enthusiasm will have her building her own list in no time. Keep your eyes on her!

Team Corvisiero would not be complete without these
capable hands that make our jobs possible.

Emily Spahrmann

Literary Intern

Mya K. Douglas

Summer Intern

Nick Santamouris

PR Intern

Josiah Gray

Summer Intern

Adam Cyzner

Summer Film & TV Intern