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Marisa A. Corvisiero, Esq. - Founder and Senior Literary Agent
Marisa A. Corvisiero is the founder of the Corvisiero Literary Agency and our Senior Literary Agent. During the few years prior to starting her own agency, Marisa worked with the L. Perkins Agency, where she learned invaluable lessons and made a name for herself in the industry. She is also a Literary Consultant, Speaker, Author and an Attorney practicing law with a focus on Corporate Law and Estate Planning in New York City. Ms. Corvisiero is also the founder of The Corvisiero Law Practice, P.C. Since the law firm’s inception, it has achieved incredible success and growth, and continues on its high-speed trajectory towards excellence. The firm now provides assistance in a number of practice areas as a comprehensive package of legal services for existing and new clients. Ms. Corvisiero has held positions in several law firms and companies since 1995 in different capacities. In such positions, she has attained the knowledge and experience necessary to properly and dynamically represent her clients. These stellar firms and companies include Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker, LLP, a top global law firm; Windels, Marx, Lane & Mittendorf, LLP, a white shoe boutique law firm; and Avaya, Inc., a fortune 500 telecommunications company among several distinguished others. Ms. Corvisiero received her Bachelors in Business Administration in International Business and Marketing from Hofstra University in 1995, where she was the President of the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Chapter, and the President of the Pre Law Society during her last year. Ms. Corvisiero received her Juris Doctorate from Pace University School of Law in 2000, and earned Pace University School of Law's prestigious International Law Certificate for her studies in International Law. During her legal studies, she held several Board positions on the Student Bar Association, where she was also the Treasurer of the Environmental Law Society, the Chair of the Social Committee, and the Co-Editor of the Pace University School of Law Year Book in 1999 and 2000. Ms. Corvisiero is licensed to practice in New York State, and has been in good standing for the duration of her admission to the Bar. She belongs to the New York City Bar Association, New York State Bar Association and the American Bar Association. She is fluent in Italian and Spanish, and has some working knowledge of Portuguese and Japanese. |
Marisa is the featured Literary Agent on the cover of the 2017 Guide to Literary Agents published by Writers Digest.
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Client's Books
Submission Wish List
Marisa seeks creative stories with well developed plots and rich characters with unique voices.
For Adults, New Adults, and Young Adults she will consider Contemporary Romance, Thrillers, Adventure, Paranormal, Urban Fantasy, Science Fiction, or any combination thereof.
For Middle Grade age she likes very unique concepts in Fantasy, Adventure and Science Fiction.
She loves Picture Books with special stories to deliver a subtle non didactic message. (Illustrations not needed.)
She especially enjoys Christmas, time travel, and space science fiction themed stories.
In non-fiction, she enjoys out of the box and high concept spiritual, self-improvement, science, and business books for all ages. Yes, that includes business books for kids! They are needed.
Submission Guidelines:
Marisa prefers that you include the 1-2 page synopsis (double spaced) and the first 5 pages of your manuscript, uploaded to our automated Database. Picture book submissions require the full manuscript. Your query letter should include links to your social media profiles in your email signature, and a brief description of your writing career goals.
No paper or faxed submissions will be reviewed. Please DO NOT query Marisa via her direct agency email unless specifically requested to do so. Thank you!
For Adults, New Adults, and Young Adults she will consider Contemporary Romance, Thrillers, Adventure, Paranormal, Urban Fantasy, Science Fiction, or any combination thereof.
For Middle Grade age she likes very unique concepts in Fantasy, Adventure and Science Fiction.
She loves Picture Books with special stories to deliver a subtle non didactic message. (Illustrations not needed.)
She especially enjoys Christmas, time travel, and space science fiction themed stories.
In non-fiction, she enjoys out of the box and high concept spiritual, self-improvement, science, and business books for all ages. Yes, that includes business books for kids! They are needed.
Submission Guidelines:
Marisa prefers that you include the 1-2 page synopsis (double spaced) and the first 5 pages of your manuscript, uploaded to our automated Database. Picture book submissions require the full manuscript. Your query letter should include links to your social media profiles in your email signature, and a brief description of your writing career goals.
No paper or faxed submissions will be reviewed. Please DO NOT query Marisa via her direct agency email unless specifically requested to do so. Thank you!
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