Representation
Corvisiero Literary Agents
A literary agent is a publishing industry professional who represents writers and their written works; discovering, further developing and marketing those works to publishers, theatrical producers, film producers and film studios. After doing extensive research into potential buyers, an agent will lead the sale and deal negotiation of those works.
Our agents represent most literary genres in fiction and non-fiction including children's books, and all of their subsidiary rights. Take a look at each agent's profile for their wishlist and submission guidelines.
Our agents represent most literary genres in fiction and non-fiction including children's books, and all of their subsidiary rights. Take a look at each agent's profile for their wishlist and submission guidelines.
What do we look for in our potential clients?
1. Talent. At any level of its metamorphosis, talent is key. What do we mean by talent? Creativity, yes. But also that certain something, that urge to beautify, excite and educate the world through the written word. Talent is passion in practice, and believe us, it shines through your words. Seeing that you're excited makes us excited, especially when we imagine how much more you can accomplish, if given the proper tools and guidance.
2. Not just Aspiration, but Perspiration. Hard work. At CLA, we aren't looking for "aspiring writers," we're looking for writers. It's okay to aspire to be a published author, because that's where we come in. But at the very least, you need to be willing to write. Write as hard as you can, putting in the effort to improve your craft as much as you can, through practice. We love to see that hard work, because it's what we do. We know what we want, and how hard we're willing to work to get it. Do you?
3. Teamwork. Here at CLA, we truly believe that publishing is equal parts art and business. When talent and entrepreneurial spirit come together, that's when the magic happens. But unlike a magic show, the process doesn't have to be a mystery. It doesn't have to happen in the dark, until the final "Tah-dah! You got a book deal." True, the industry is always changing, but that's why we must use every resource we have to change and improve right along with it. If you'll be one of our best resources, we'll be one of yours.
4. Positive Mindset, and a Sense of Humor. Let's be honest, nobody likes a downer. Yet, in a highly competitive field like publishing, which is so often rife with rejection, you're probably going to see a lot of people who like to blame, or gripe, or give up when things don't go their way. Not us. We believe in perseverance and persistence, with a smile. And--when absolutely necessary--a nice strong drink, to help you back on that horse whenever you fall off. The first round's on us.
2. Not just Aspiration, but Perspiration. Hard work. At CLA, we aren't looking for "aspiring writers," we're looking for writers. It's okay to aspire to be a published author, because that's where we come in. But at the very least, you need to be willing to write. Write as hard as you can, putting in the effort to improve your craft as much as you can, through practice. We love to see that hard work, because it's what we do. We know what we want, and how hard we're willing to work to get it. Do you?
3. Teamwork. Here at CLA, we truly believe that publishing is equal parts art and business. When talent and entrepreneurial spirit come together, that's when the magic happens. But unlike a magic show, the process doesn't have to be a mystery. It doesn't have to happen in the dark, until the final "Tah-dah! You got a book deal." True, the industry is always changing, but that's why we must use every resource we have to change and improve right along with it. If you'll be one of our best resources, we'll be one of yours.
4. Positive Mindset, and a Sense of Humor. Let's be honest, nobody likes a downer. Yet, in a highly competitive field like publishing, which is so often rife with rejection, you're probably going to see a lot of people who like to blame, or gripe, or give up when things don't go their way. Not us. We believe in perseverance and persistence, with a smile. And--when absolutely necessary--a nice strong drink, to help you back on that horse whenever you fall off. The first round's on us.
Find the CLA Agent Who is the "Write Fit" for you:
Marisa Corvisiero represents children's picture books, middle grade, young adult, new adult, and adult fiction/non-fiction.
Saritza Hernandez represents young adult, new adult, and adult fiction.
Cate Hart represents middle grade, young adult and adult fiction.
Kaitlyn Johnson represents upper middle grade, young adult, new adult, and adult fiction.
Kortney Price represents middle grade, young adult, new adult, and adult fiction.
Cortney Radocaj represents science fiction and fantasy.
Kat Kerr represents literary, women's fiction, multicultural, historical, fantasy, science fiction, and nonfiction in the adult and young adult market.
Rudy Cecera works on film and television rights for the agency
Agent Research / Links:
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Literary Agents: The Basics (Poets & Writers.org) How Do Literary Agents Fit Into the New Book Publishing Ecosystem? (Forbes) How to Be a Writer Literary Agents Want (Writer's Digest) Guide to Literary Agents (Writer's Digest) |
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