Our FounderMarisa A. Corvisiero, Esq.
President & Senior Literary Agent Marisa A. Corvisiero is the founder of the Corvisiero Literary Agency, an attorney, 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 Corvisiero Law. 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 Corvisiero & our Agency are featured on the Cover of the 2017 Guide to Literary Agents, with Writers Digest. A free exclusive webinar can be download with the purchase of this Guide.
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Submission Preferences
Marisa's Wish List
Marisa will judge each story not just on the writing, but also with an eye toward finding creative stories with well developed plots and rich characters with unique voices.
For Adults she will consider Romance, Thrillers, Adventure, Paranormal, Fantasy and Urban Fantasy, Science Fiction, or any combination thereof.
In Romance she is specifically looking for Contemporary Romance, Historical Romance, Romantic Comedies, Romantic Suspense, Paranormal Romance with angsty and sexy plots where both characters are very well formed with their own issues or shortcomings, and an overall creative obstacle they need to overcome to reach that happily ever after. Heat level can vary from Hallmark Sweet to Chocolate Havanero Pepper Hot. However, the language, details, and plot must be suitable for each heat level and the market the story is targeting. I.e. Hallmark sweet will need toned down language and situations; whereas a super hot story can use more crude and direct language; and have explicit or graphic situations.
For Middle Grade and Young Adult she likes character driven stories with humor or grit, and very unique concepts in Fantasy, Adventure, and Science Fiction in any time period and setting with authentic and standout voices. Issue and event driven stories, still need well formed and relatable or redeemable characters. Looking for intimate character driven plots with unique voices a la Thorne of Glass (YA) and Jed and the Junkyard War (MG).
She seeks Picture Books with special stories to deliver a subtle non didactic message, with unforgettable characters that have special value. (Illustrations not needed.)
She especially enjoys Christmas, time travel, space, science, magic, superpowers, marginalized voices, conspiracies, and special relationships themed stories. She is a fan of heavy science and high concept, high stakes, out of the box plots. Marisa likes to be surprised by unexpected twists (as they should be). She enjoys the challenge of figuring out villains who have logical motives that give them a good reason for being who they are and seeking what they seek, and when the morality line is blurred enough to make the reader wonder who is actually in the right.
In non-fiction, she seeks well focused books in spiritualism, self-improvement, science, business and cookbooks. This includes non fiction books especially science, finance and cookbooks for kids! Although these are her interests, her acquisitions are not limited to these topics. Marisa is always looking for new and amazing concepts that will add new and unique information, visions, levels or other value to their respective fields. Significant platforms preferred.
Marisa's Manuscript Wishlist- This online wishlist will be periodically updated on the website and via Tweets using the #MSWL hashtag.
Submission Guidelines
Marisa prefers that you submit your query letter, a 1-2 page synopsis (double spaced), and the first 5 pages of your complete and polished manuscript, by uploading everything to our Electronic Database. The link and the button below will bring you directly to the form for completion and uploading. Please be sure to follow the instructions and complete all of the required boxes. Picture book submissions require the full manuscript. Illustrations are not necessary. Non-fiction projects require a proposal. Your submission should include links to your social media profiles. An author platform isn't always a requirement, but we do like to see that you are working toward creating a following of readers for your work, and brand recognition.
E-mailed, paper, or faxed submissions will NOT be reviewed and will be deleted. Please DO NOT query Marisa via her direct agency email unless specifically requested to do so. Thank you!
Need help? We can help!
Below you can find Tutorials, Webinars, Podcasts, and other resources prepared by Marisa to help you get your submission package ready by perfecting your manuscript, query letter and synopsis, or proposal. See our resources tab for more tools and recommended books and resources that can assist you along the way.
Marisa will judge each story not just on the writing, but also with an eye toward finding creative stories with well developed plots and rich characters with unique voices.
For Adults she will consider Romance, Thrillers, Adventure, Paranormal, Fantasy and Urban Fantasy, Science Fiction, or any combination thereof.
In Romance she is specifically looking for Contemporary Romance, Historical Romance, Romantic Comedies, Romantic Suspense, Paranormal Romance with angsty and sexy plots where both characters are very well formed with their own issues or shortcomings, and an overall creative obstacle they need to overcome to reach that happily ever after. Heat level can vary from Hallmark Sweet to Chocolate Havanero Pepper Hot. However, the language, details, and plot must be suitable for each heat level and the market the story is targeting. I.e. Hallmark sweet will need toned down language and situations; whereas a super hot story can use more crude and direct language; and have explicit or graphic situations.
For Middle Grade and Young Adult she likes character driven stories with humor or grit, and very unique concepts in Fantasy, Adventure, and Science Fiction in any time period and setting with authentic and standout voices. Issue and event driven stories, still need well formed and relatable or redeemable characters. Looking for intimate character driven plots with unique voices a la Thorne of Glass (YA) and Jed and the Junkyard War (MG).
She seeks Picture Books with special stories to deliver a subtle non didactic message, with unforgettable characters that have special value. (Illustrations not needed.)
She especially enjoys Christmas, time travel, space, science, magic, superpowers, marginalized voices, conspiracies, and special relationships themed stories. She is a fan of heavy science and high concept, high stakes, out of the box plots. Marisa likes to be surprised by unexpected twists (as they should be). She enjoys the challenge of figuring out villains who have logical motives that give them a good reason for being who they are and seeking what they seek, and when the morality line is blurred enough to make the reader wonder who is actually in the right.
In non-fiction, she seeks well focused books in spiritualism, self-improvement, science, business and cookbooks. This includes non fiction books especially science, finance and cookbooks for kids! Although these are her interests, her acquisitions are not limited to these topics. Marisa is always looking for new and amazing concepts that will add new and unique information, visions, levels or other value to their respective fields. Significant platforms preferred.
Marisa's Manuscript Wishlist- This online wishlist will be periodically updated on the website and via Tweets using the #MSWL hashtag.
Submission Guidelines
Marisa prefers that you submit your query letter, a 1-2 page synopsis (double spaced), and the first 5 pages of your complete and polished manuscript, by uploading everything to our Electronic Database. The link and the button below will bring you directly to the form for completion and uploading. Please be sure to follow the instructions and complete all of the required boxes. Picture book submissions require the full manuscript. Illustrations are not necessary. Non-fiction projects require a proposal. Your submission should include links to your social media profiles. An author platform isn't always a requirement, but we do like to see that you are working toward creating a following of readers for your work, and brand recognition.
E-mailed, paper, or faxed submissions will NOT be reviewed and will be deleted. Please DO NOT query Marisa via her direct agency email unless specifically requested to do so. Thank you!
Need help? We can help!
Below you can find Tutorials, Webinars, Podcasts, and other resources prepared by Marisa to help you get your submission package ready by perfecting your manuscript, query letter and synopsis, or proposal. See our resources tab for more tools and recommended books and resources that can assist you along the way.
Client's Books
Get to Know Marisa Corvisiero
Interviews
Articles and Posts by Marisa Corvisiero
YouTube and Podcasts
Webinars, Tutorials, and Boot Camps
- Kirkus Interview: Q&A with Marisa A. Corvisiero of the Corvisiero Literary Agency
- BookMachine Interview
- Chiseled in Rock Interview
- Mike Ventrella Interview
- Heart of Romance Interview
- Theresa Rizzo Interview
- Children's Book Insider Interview
Articles and Posts by Marisa Corvisiero
- Writer's Digest website Guide to Literary Agents feature: 10 Key Elements to Writing a Winning Nonfiction Book Proposal
- Marisa's Blog, Thoughts From a Literary Agent has many posts with tips and inside information.
YouTube and Podcasts
- Script and Scribes Interview with literary agent Marisa Corvisiero from the 2012 Southern California Writers Conference - Los Angeles (Newport Beach, CA)
- Indie Chick's Podcast with Marisa Corvisiero on The Write Mindset and What it Means for Authors, 2019
Webinars, Tutorials, and Boot Camps
- Writer's Digest downloadable Tutorial on The Successful Author Mindset
- Writer's Digest downloadable Tutorial on I've Written a Book: Now What? Part I
- Writer's Digest downloadable Tutorial on I've Written a Book: Now What? Part II
- Writer's Digest downloadable Tutorial on Publishing Deals Demystified Understanding Deals and Contract Terms
- Writer's Digest downloadable Web Seminar on Create a Submission Package That Will Get You Noticed by Agents and Editors
- Writer's Digest downloadable Web Seminar on How to Avoid Rookie Mistakes When Submitting to Agents
- Writer's Digest downloadable Conference Session (recorded at Writers Digest Conference NYC) on Publishing 101: Understanding Deals and Contract Terms
- Writer's Digest downloadable recordings bundle for Getting Published, offering 5 expert sessions including Marisa's Publishing 101
- Guide to Literary Agents 2017- Marisa and the agency are mentioned on the cover of this book. Download a FREE podcast by Marisa on Getting an Agent with the purchase of this version of the guide.
Upcoming Events
February 6, 2019: #PitchWars (Online) - Marisa Corvisiero, Kaitlyn Johnson, and Cortney Radocaj will be participating
February 14, 2019: KissPitch (Online) - Marisa Corvisiero, Saritza Hernandez, Kelly Peterson and various Corvisiero agents will be participating
February 22, 2019: New Orleans Writing Day Workshop (New Orleans, LA) - Marisa Corvisiero will be attending and taking pitches
March 9, 2019: Pittsburgh Writing Day Workshop (Pittsburg, PA) - Marisa Corvisiero will be taking pitches and presenting on Publishing Options Today
March 23, 2019: Author-Preneur Workshop (Los Angeles, CA) - Marisa Corvisiero will be hosting (Postponed - date TBA)
March 30, 2019: Liberty States Fiction Writers Conference (Iselin, NJ) - Marisa Corvisiero will be attending, presenting and taking pitches
April 5-7, 2019: Muse and the Marketplace (Boston, MA) - Marisa Corvisiero will be attending, doing evaluations, and presenting on Publishing Deal Making
April 13, 2019: Pensilvania's Liars Club Writing Conference (Poconos, PA) - Marisa Corvisiero will be attending, doing evaluations, and presenting on Platform Building
May 30- June 1, 2019: Book Expo America (New York, NY) - Marisa Corvisiero, Cate Hart and Saritza Hernandez and most of our team will be attending and meeting with professionals
June 8, 2019: Florida Writing Workshop (Tampa, FL) - Saritza Hernandez and Kaitlyn Johnson will be attending, Marisa Corvisiero is the Main Speaker of the full day event
July 2, 2019: Thriller Fest XIV (New York City, NY) - Marisa Corvisiero will be attending and taking pitches during PitchFest
July 24-27, 2019: RWA Annual Conference (New York City, NY) - Marisa Corvisiero, Cate Hart and Saritza Hernandez will be attending
August 9-11, 2019: RWA Australia (Melbourne, Australia) - Marisa Corvisiero will be attending, taking pitches, sitting on a panel and presenting various topics
August 22-24, 2019: Writer's Digest (New York City, NY) - Marisa Corvisiero will be participating in Pitch Slam- speed pitching sessions
September 28, 2019 Author-Preneur Workshop (Red Bank, NJ) - Marisa Corvisiero will be hosting and the Main Speaker of the event
October 19, 2019: New Jersey RWA (Woodbridge, NJ) - Marisa Corvisiero will be attending, sitting on a panel and taking pitches
November 8, 2019: West PA SCBWI- presenting on Getting and Working with the Right Agent and Perfecting The First 10 Pages, participating on panels and taking pitches.
February 14, 2019: KissPitch (Online) - Marisa Corvisiero, Saritza Hernandez, Kelly Peterson and various Corvisiero agents will be participating
February 22, 2019: New Orleans Writing Day Workshop (New Orleans, LA) - Marisa Corvisiero will be attending and taking pitches
March 9, 2019: Pittsburgh Writing Day Workshop (Pittsburg, PA) - Marisa Corvisiero will be taking pitches and presenting on Publishing Options Today
March 23, 2019: Author-Preneur Workshop (Los Angeles, CA) - Marisa Corvisiero will be hosting (Postponed - date TBA)
March 30, 2019: Liberty States Fiction Writers Conference (Iselin, NJ) - Marisa Corvisiero will be attending, presenting and taking pitches
April 5-7, 2019: Muse and the Marketplace (Boston, MA) - Marisa Corvisiero will be attending, doing evaluations, and presenting on Publishing Deal Making
April 13, 2019: Pensilvania's Liars Club Writing Conference (Poconos, PA) - Marisa Corvisiero will be attending, doing evaluations, and presenting on Platform Building
May 30- June 1, 2019: Book Expo America (New York, NY) - Marisa Corvisiero, Cate Hart and Saritza Hernandez and most of our team will be attending and meeting with professionals
June 8, 2019: Florida Writing Workshop (Tampa, FL) - Saritza Hernandez and Kaitlyn Johnson will be attending, Marisa Corvisiero is the Main Speaker of the full day event
July 2, 2019: Thriller Fest XIV (New York City, NY) - Marisa Corvisiero will be attending and taking pitches during PitchFest
July 24-27, 2019: RWA Annual Conference (New York City, NY) - Marisa Corvisiero, Cate Hart and Saritza Hernandez will be attending
August 9-11, 2019: RWA Australia (Melbourne, Australia) - Marisa Corvisiero will be attending, taking pitches, sitting on a panel and presenting various topics
August 22-24, 2019: Writer's Digest (New York City, NY) - Marisa Corvisiero will be participating in Pitch Slam- speed pitching sessions
September 28, 2019 Author-Preneur Workshop (Red Bank, NJ) - Marisa Corvisiero will be hosting and the Main Speaker of the event
October 19, 2019: New Jersey RWA (Woodbridge, NJ) - Marisa Corvisiero will be attending, sitting on a panel and taking pitches
November 8, 2019: West PA SCBWI- presenting on Getting and Working with the Right Agent and Perfecting The First 10 Pages, participating on panels and taking pitches.
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