Authorpreneur Writers Workshop
& Mastermind Retreat by the River
Full Day Workshop: November 16, 2024
Mastermind Writer's Retreat: November 15, 2024 (VIP Registration Required)
Mastermind Writer's Retreat: November 15, 2024 (VIP Registration Required)
Authorpreneur Workshop:
Join us for our 4th Authorpreneur Workshop, where past attendees can continue to grow, and new writers will make personal and valuable connections.
This event is a multilayered interactive full day workshop with presentations by literary agents, publishers, producers, and New York Times bestselling authors. The Authorpreneur workshop (Saturday Only) and VIP Mastermind Retreat (Friday and Saturday) are offered by the Corvisiero Literary Agency and guest faculty comprised of industry professionals dedicated to getting books published and adapted into films and television productions.
We offer this wonderful and hands-on workshop to authors of all genres at all levels of their careers with the mindful goal of imparting writing, publishing industry, business, and mindset knowledge, while sharpening skills to attain success in the fastest possible period of time. This is a two-day retreat for authors to really get immersed into honing skills, learning publishing options and industry practices, getting insider tips and guidance on everything from plotting to perfecting their submissions, learning to pitch their work, to learning how publishing and production deals happen and what contracts should look like. In addition to the lectures and hands-on drafting exercises, VIP authors will enjoy mediation sessions, goal-setting practices, and much, much more. The goal of this workshop is to help authors not just think like creative entrepreneurs, but successful Authorpreneurs.
During this full-day workshop, authors have the opportunity to attend various presentations and network with other authors and industry professionals all day long, and during a networking mixer following the event on Saturday afternoon.
Critiques and Pitches:
Authors may also sign up to have their Query Letter, Synopsis, First 10 Pages, and or their Non-Fiction Proposals critiqued before or after the workshop; and they can sign up to pitch literary agents, editors and producers virtually on two different dates the week after the event, after they have revised their materials and are ready to pitch.
We hope you'll join us to elevate your writing careers with both craft and industry knowledge!
In-person registration for the Full Day Workshop on Saturday is $399, and virtual attendance is $149.
Join us for our 4th Authorpreneur Workshop, where past attendees can continue to grow, and new writers will make personal and valuable connections.
This event is a multilayered interactive full day workshop with presentations by literary agents, publishers, producers, and New York Times bestselling authors. The Authorpreneur workshop (Saturday Only) and VIP Mastermind Retreat (Friday and Saturday) are offered by the Corvisiero Literary Agency and guest faculty comprised of industry professionals dedicated to getting books published and adapted into films and television productions.
We offer this wonderful and hands-on workshop to authors of all genres at all levels of their careers with the mindful goal of imparting writing, publishing industry, business, and mindset knowledge, while sharpening skills to attain success in the fastest possible period of time. This is a two-day retreat for authors to really get immersed into honing skills, learning publishing options and industry practices, getting insider tips and guidance on everything from plotting to perfecting their submissions, learning to pitch their work, to learning how publishing and production deals happen and what contracts should look like. In addition to the lectures and hands-on drafting exercises, VIP authors will enjoy mediation sessions, goal-setting practices, and much, much more. The goal of this workshop is to help authors not just think like creative entrepreneurs, but successful Authorpreneurs.
During this full-day workshop, authors have the opportunity to attend various presentations and network with other authors and industry professionals all day long, and during a networking mixer following the event on Saturday afternoon.
Critiques and Pitches:
Authors may also sign up to have their Query Letter, Synopsis, First 10 Pages, and or their Non-Fiction Proposals critiqued before or after the workshop; and they can sign up to pitch literary agents, editors and producers virtually on two different dates the week after the event, after they have revised their materials and are ready to pitch.
We hope you'll join us to elevate your writing careers with both craft and industry knowledge!
In-person registration for the Full Day Workshop on Saturday is $399, and virtual attendance is $149.
Logistics:
Three Attendance Choices!!
Location: The Oyster Point Hotel, Bodman Place, Red Bank, NJ 07701.
Phone: 732.530.8200
Conveniently located about one hour from NY City.
Valet parking complimentary.
Red Bank Train Station: North Jersey Coast line to Red Bank station, located just 5 minutes away.
Three Attendance Choices!!
- Full Day Workshop: in-person attendance at the Full Day Workshop on Saturday, including all meals, $399
- NEW: Virtual Full Day Workshop: includes Zoom livestream of the Full Day Workshop on Saturday, $149
- VIP Mastermind Retreat: includes in-person attendance at the Full Day Workshop on Saturday, with all meals, plus private Friday events, all workshop services and perks, and more! (See more details on VIP below), $959 Only one VIP Seat left!
Location: The Oyster Point Hotel, Bodman Place, Red Bank, NJ 07701.
Phone: 732.530.8200
Conveniently located about one hour from NY City.
Valet parking complimentary.
Red Bank Train Station: North Jersey Coast line to Red Bank station, located just 5 minutes away.
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THE HOST: Marisa A. Corvisiero
Marisa A. Corvisiero, Esq. is a Literary Agent and the Founder of the Corvisiero Literary Agency. She is also an Author Coach, Literary Consultant, Speaker, Author, and Attorney with over twenty-three years of experience in Corporate Law and Trust & Estates in New York City. She holds a Jurist Doctorate from Pace University School of Law with a focus in Corporate and International Law. She also received a Bachelors in Business Administration from Hofstra University with majors in International Business and Marketing, with a focus on finance, and Minors in Italian and Spanish.
Marisa began her publishing career as an agent at a New York City Literary Agency, before founding her own agency. She has attended more than 90 writing conferences, and hosted or participated in numerous boot-camps, workshops, webinars, and tutorials instructing on the craft and business of writing at many of those events, including Writing Digest, Writers Day Workshops, RT, RWA and local chapters, SCBWI, etc. She represents a broad array of fiction and nonfiction — books for both children and adults, and instructs frequently on topics such as literary agents, getting published, e-publishing, successful writing techniques, selling & pitching your book, mindset for authors, publishing contracts, and more. Marisa loves teaching writers how to get published, and is excited about being the presenter for the Red Bank LitPow Authorpreneur Workshop. As an agent, she represents contemporary romance, thrillers, adventure, paranormal, urban fantasy, science fiction, or any combination of the genres listed. For Middle Grade she enjoys fantasy, adventure, and science fiction). For picture books she is always seeking special stories that deliver a subtle, non-didactic message; illustrations not needed. She is also actively acquiring self-help, inspirational, mainstream science, and business books.
Marisa A. Corvisiero, Esq. is a Literary Agent and the Founder of the Corvisiero Literary Agency. She is also an Author Coach, Literary Consultant, Speaker, Author, and Attorney with over twenty-three years of experience in Corporate Law and Trust & Estates in New York City. She holds a Jurist Doctorate from Pace University School of Law with a focus in Corporate and International Law. She also received a Bachelors in Business Administration from Hofstra University with majors in International Business and Marketing, with a focus on finance, and Minors in Italian and Spanish.
Marisa began her publishing career as an agent at a New York City Literary Agency, before founding her own agency. She has attended more than 90 writing conferences, and hosted or participated in numerous boot-camps, workshops, webinars, and tutorials instructing on the craft and business of writing at many of those events, including Writing Digest, Writers Day Workshops, RT, RWA and local chapters, SCBWI, etc. She represents a broad array of fiction and nonfiction — books for both children and adults, and instructs frequently on topics such as literary agents, getting published, e-publishing, successful writing techniques, selling & pitching your book, mindset for authors, publishing contracts, and more. Marisa loves teaching writers how to get published, and is excited about being the presenter for the Red Bank LitPow Authorpreneur Workshop. As an agent, she represents contemporary romance, thrillers, adventure, paranormal, urban fantasy, science fiction, or any combination of the genres listed. For Middle Grade she enjoys fantasy, adventure, and science fiction). For picture books she is always seeking special stories that deliver a subtle, non-didactic message; illustrations not needed. She is also actively acquiring self-help, inspirational, mainstream science, and business books.
Workshop Program:
Saturday, November 16, 2024
(The program and panels are subject to change.)
Publishing, Producing, and Pitching your work: Staying up to Date in a Changing Industry to Control your Authorpreneur Career!
7:00 am Check-In, Registration
Check-in starts at 7:00. Please register in advance to secure your spot. Authors may register on location unless otherwise noted here that registration is closed. Or e-mail us directly to ask ahead of time at [email protected].
7:20 am Welcome and Introduction to Publishing and Producing
Marisa Corvisiero, Tessa Shaffer, Lisa Gouldy
We will start the morning with introductions to the team and a brief overview of the industries to provide a solid foundation about how books get published and produced into blockbusters or top streaming shows. We will discuss the focus of the workshop, current trends, and our goals to help you become successful AuthorPreneurs.
7:30 am I've Written a Book...What's Next?
Marisa Corvisiero
This session will provide an informative overview about the publishing industry, with a focus on readiness and learning about the best publishing paths available today, and opportunities available to have the work produced into movies and TV shows. The discussion will cover how to prepare for publishing; how each publishing model works; the differences, benefits and drawbacks of publishing independently or with different publishers; and how to diversify these options by using the Hybrid Model to publish faster, increase readership, and earn more income.
8:00 am Working with an Agent versus Publishing Independently
Marisa Corvisiero
This session will provide a clear path and plan for each of the publishing models so that authors can choose and create a plan that works best for them whether they decide to publish traditionally or independently. Authors will learn how to decide when they need a literary agent or when it is best to self publish. We will discuss how to get the work ready to pitch an agent or editor, and how to prepare to publish independently.
8:30 am Perfecting Your Submission Materials
Marisa Corvisiero
In this section we will discuss submission materials needed for pitching agents and publishers. We will cover all of the documents included in the submission package, from query letter, synopsis, first few pages, to proposals for non-fiction work in detail. We will also discuss the different materials that producers will want to see from you on the work and how and when to properly pitch the work.
9:30 am Bringing Books to Screens of Every Size
Marisa Corvisiero & Tessa Shaffer
Now more than ever, streamers and networks are curating their content directly from books: turning "must-see-TV" into "must-read-TV". In this presentation, Marisa Corvisiero and Tessa Shaffer will share how publishing companies and production companies are currently overlapping, how adaptations are affecting every stage of a book's life, and how to know which path--or screen--is right for you.
10:00 am Short coffee break
10:15 am Pitching Fiction and Non-Fiction to the Professionals
Tessa Shaffer & Lisa Gouldy
This informative session will help all writers feel more confident in knowing the ins and outs of what comes next and what publishers as well as producers look for in their pitches. We’ll go over etiquette when pitching to agents, editors and producers; as well as tips on possible scenarios that may arise, and what to do if you can't seem to get past the request stage. Q&A with agents to ask all your burning questions.
10:45 am Demystifying Publishing Deals & Production Contracts
Marisa Corvisiero
In-depth discussion about what happens after work is pitched to publishers, from the offer to the contract, and everything in between, with examples of possible outcomes and solid advice. Important terms are explained and compared to industry standards to help authors set expectations and help them choose the best deals, and negotiate the most favorable terms that lead to success in publishing. We will also discuss how books get movie deals and the different types of contracts apply to each stage of production from option to distribution.
12:00 pm Lunch Break
Lunch, beverages, and dessert will be provided. Be sure to nourish and hydrate!
1:00 pm Film, TV and Everything in Between Panel
Special Guests
This book-to-screen panel will include producers and authors who will answer all your adaptation questions about budgets, genre, what producers want in a book, and how the process works. Featured Guests:
2:00 pm Keynote: The Maze of a Writer’s Life
James Dashner
The keynote speaker is #1 New York Times Bestseller, James Dashner, who was the first author to have two young adult books series on the Series Bestseller list at the same time. Fox/Disney produced the Maze Runner movies and has recently announced a reboot, but James will speak to his humble beginnings and writing motivation. He’ll speak to writer’s block–which shows up sometimes as self-doubt, defeat, and missed deadlines, something even the best writers can’t completely avoid–and will share how he works through it. He’ll provide insight and inspiration for writers of all genres.
3:00 pm Successful Author Mindset and Closing Remarks
Embracing the #WriteMindset
Our presentation will close with a brief discussion about getting our heads into the game. In order to be creative we need to be in a creative mindset, but mindset is so much more than embracing creativity. Mindset is everything from efficiency, to growth, and ultimately to success and happiness.
4:00 pm Networking Mixer
Immediately following the workshop Authors are invited to join the Speakers, Agents, Editors, and Staff by the fireplace sitting area for some drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and lots of mingling!
*Schedule times and details are subject to change.
Saturday, November 16, 2024
(The program and panels are subject to change.)
Publishing, Producing, and Pitching your work: Staying up to Date in a Changing Industry to Control your Authorpreneur Career!
7:00 am Check-In, Registration
Check-in starts at 7:00. Please register in advance to secure your spot. Authors may register on location unless otherwise noted here that registration is closed. Or e-mail us directly to ask ahead of time at [email protected].
7:20 am Welcome and Introduction to Publishing and Producing
Marisa Corvisiero, Tessa Shaffer, Lisa Gouldy
We will start the morning with introductions to the team and a brief overview of the industries to provide a solid foundation about how books get published and produced into blockbusters or top streaming shows. We will discuss the focus of the workshop, current trends, and our goals to help you become successful AuthorPreneurs.
7:30 am I've Written a Book...What's Next?
Marisa Corvisiero
This session will provide an informative overview about the publishing industry, with a focus on readiness and learning about the best publishing paths available today, and opportunities available to have the work produced into movies and TV shows. The discussion will cover how to prepare for publishing; how each publishing model works; the differences, benefits and drawbacks of publishing independently or with different publishers; and how to diversify these options by using the Hybrid Model to publish faster, increase readership, and earn more income.
8:00 am Working with an Agent versus Publishing Independently
Marisa Corvisiero
This session will provide a clear path and plan for each of the publishing models so that authors can choose and create a plan that works best for them whether they decide to publish traditionally or independently. Authors will learn how to decide when they need a literary agent or when it is best to self publish. We will discuss how to get the work ready to pitch an agent or editor, and how to prepare to publish independently.
8:30 am Perfecting Your Submission Materials
Marisa Corvisiero
In this section we will discuss submission materials needed for pitching agents and publishers. We will cover all of the documents included in the submission package, from query letter, synopsis, first few pages, to proposals for non-fiction work in detail. We will also discuss the different materials that producers will want to see from you on the work and how and when to properly pitch the work.
9:30 am Bringing Books to Screens of Every Size
Marisa Corvisiero & Tessa Shaffer
Now more than ever, streamers and networks are curating their content directly from books: turning "must-see-TV" into "must-read-TV". In this presentation, Marisa Corvisiero and Tessa Shaffer will share how publishing companies and production companies are currently overlapping, how adaptations are affecting every stage of a book's life, and how to know which path--or screen--is right for you.
10:00 am Short coffee break
10:15 am Pitching Fiction and Non-Fiction to the Professionals
Tessa Shaffer & Lisa Gouldy
This informative session will help all writers feel more confident in knowing the ins and outs of what comes next and what publishers as well as producers look for in their pitches. We’ll go over etiquette when pitching to agents, editors and producers; as well as tips on possible scenarios that may arise, and what to do if you can't seem to get past the request stage. Q&A with agents to ask all your burning questions.
10:45 am Demystifying Publishing Deals & Production Contracts
Marisa Corvisiero
In-depth discussion about what happens after work is pitched to publishers, from the offer to the contract, and everything in between, with examples of possible outcomes and solid advice. Important terms are explained and compared to industry standards to help authors set expectations and help them choose the best deals, and negotiate the most favorable terms that lead to success in publishing. We will also discuss how books get movie deals and the different types of contracts apply to each stage of production from option to distribution.
12:00 pm Lunch Break
Lunch, beverages, and dessert will be provided. Be sure to nourish and hydrate!
1:00 pm Film, TV and Everything in Between Panel
Special Guests
This book-to-screen panel will include producers and authors who will answer all your adaptation questions about budgets, genre, what producers want in a book, and how the process works. Featured Guests:
- Polyscope Productions specializes in IP and translating books to screen; they’ve worked on holiday romance productions for Hallmark, thrillers for Lifetime, Original series for Netflix, and everything in between.
- Author James Dashner of the #1 New York Times Bestselling Maze Runner Series, whose movies topped box offices as one of the highest grossing book-to-movie adaptations of all time. James will speak as a screenwriter about the book-to-script adaptation process.
2:00 pm Keynote: The Maze of a Writer’s Life
James Dashner
The keynote speaker is #1 New York Times Bestseller, James Dashner, who was the first author to have two young adult books series on the Series Bestseller list at the same time. Fox/Disney produced the Maze Runner movies and has recently announced a reboot, but James will speak to his humble beginnings and writing motivation. He’ll speak to writer’s block–which shows up sometimes as self-doubt, defeat, and missed deadlines, something even the best writers can’t completely avoid–and will share how he works through it. He’ll provide insight and inspiration for writers of all genres.
3:00 pm Successful Author Mindset and Closing Remarks
Embracing the #WriteMindset
Our presentation will close with a brief discussion about getting our heads into the game. In order to be creative we need to be in a creative mindset, but mindset is so much more than embracing creativity. Mindset is everything from efficiency, to growth, and ultimately to success and happiness.
4:00 pm Networking Mixer
Immediately following the workshop Authors are invited to join the Speakers, Agents, Editors, and Staff by the fireplace sitting area for some drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and lots of mingling!
*Schedule times and details are subject to change.
VIP Authors Program
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This is a VIP comprehensive package of services and personalized experience for authors dedicated to their craft, career, business, and growth, with the common goal of building relationships and reaching success in the fastest possible time.
Special Guests
James Dashner, #1 NY Times Bestselling Author of the Maze Runner and many other bestsellers
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We are now offering VIP registration: The goal of this VIP group is to assist each author with their specific needs and help them embark on the publishing road with confidence. The VIP Registration Package is $959. Only one seat left!
Authors may join our VIP Community by filling out the VIP Registration form designed to help us learn more about you, your needs, your level, and your goals. Space is limited to 10 authors. This exclusive experience package includes: the VIP critiques listed below, which will be completed before the conference to ensure that your materials are pitch-ready and your confidence is sky-high; an exclusive bonus workshop Friday evening; dinner Friday night with #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of THE MAZE RUNNER Series, James Dashner, and our team; registration to the Saturday workshop; and all of the perks of the workshop.
VIP authors are invited to join us Friday, November 15th for a VIP Author Afternoon 4:00pm CLA team will lead discussion on workshop goals, what the team can do for them, discuss participants projects, answer all questions and give tailored guidance and motivation to each person, and the group as a whole with a brief discussion on the #WRITEMINDSET. 5:00pm Growth Mindset interactive presentation with Jennifer Chauhan Executive Director and Co-Founder of Project Write Now. Followed by meditation by the beautiful Navesink River and guided journaling (indoors if it's chilli). Time permitting we'll visit Yestercades for some friendly video competitions and a do pit stop at Jay and Silent Bob's Secret Stash comic book shop just accross the street. 7:00pm (or immediately following our activities): Dinner at nice local restaurant Special registration allows authors to spend personal time with the organizers, faculty and special guests, and are invited into our VIP Author Community. This is a program for authors that are serious about their craft and goals, and that they are willing to work hard, learn and help others... because after all, that's what a community is about. This isn't just a service, it's an experience and an opportunity to learn and forge connections with agents, editors, producers and other likeminded authors that will help you grow and succeed. We believe that the best type of success is the type that allows you to live your dreams with friends in gratitude and generosity. Outing and Dinner expenses are included in the VIP Registration Ticket price. Hotel room discounts are also offered, but quantity is limited. |
Pitches, Evaluations, and Critiques...Oh My!
Optional add-on services Offered to all Registrants
(Included in the VIP Registration)
Optional add-on services Offered to all Registrants
(Included in the VIP Registration)
Pitches
Networking with the producers, authors, and CLA agents and staff will take place during the in-person event, and we encourage you to share your projects with us then! Formal pitches with the editors, agents, publishers, and producers listed below will take place over Zoom on Friday, November 22nd and Saturday, November 23rd. Zoom pitches are $35 each, with unlimited pitches included in the Authorpreneur VIP Package.
Query Letter and Synopsis Critiques:
Authors are encouraged to register for an in-depth personal critique of their Query Letters and or Synopsis from various Corvisiero Literary Agents. Materials are e-mailed to the presenter before October 15, 2024 (if they want feedback before the workshop), so that authors receive feedback, tips, and suggestions before pitching Agents and Editors. This will assist authors to get their work ready to pitch during the virtual one-on-one appointments, and submit to agents and editors with confidence. Query Letter critiques are $50, and Synopsis critiques are $70, per critique. This service is included in the Authorpreneur VIP Package.
First 10 Page Evaluation:
Authors are encouraged to register for an in-depth editorial evaluation of the first ten pages of their manuscript from one of our guest Editors. (Agents with significant editing experience are also participating). You may also request a 10 minute appointment with the evaluator to review the Evaluation, discuss the comments, ask questions, and brainstorm issues. The benefit of setting up an appointment with the Evaluator is that we guarantee that you get to meet with the person who reviewed your manuscript. The pages are e-mailed to the evaluator in advance, so that authors receive feedback, tips, and suggestions before the workshop if possible. This will assist authors to get their work ready to pitch during the virtual one-on-one appointments, and submit to agents and editors with confidence. These are $70 per critique. This service is included in the Authorpreneur VIP Package.
Coaching Session or Consultation:
Authors may sign up for a coaching session or a consultation with Marisa Corvisiero or Tessa Shaffer. Appointments are in 30 minute increments per time slot. Appointments will take place after the workshop, in person in Red Bank, or on Zoom. Consultation topics may range on everything from brainstorming, to specific material review, to career strategy, to contracts and more. This service is included in the Authorpreneur VIP Package.
VIP Registration:
See the description for the VIP Mastermind Retreat above. Separate registration is required to join us on Friday for this retreat, which includes all of the services and perks listed above.
Networking with the producers, authors, and CLA agents and staff will take place during the in-person event, and we encourage you to share your projects with us then! Formal pitches with the editors, agents, publishers, and producers listed below will take place over Zoom on Friday, November 22nd and Saturday, November 23rd. Zoom pitches are $35 each, with unlimited pitches included in the Authorpreneur VIP Package.
Query Letter and Synopsis Critiques:
Authors are encouraged to register for an in-depth personal critique of their Query Letters and or Synopsis from various Corvisiero Literary Agents. Materials are e-mailed to the presenter before October 15, 2024 (if they want feedback before the workshop), so that authors receive feedback, tips, and suggestions before pitching Agents and Editors. This will assist authors to get their work ready to pitch during the virtual one-on-one appointments, and submit to agents and editors with confidence. Query Letter critiques are $50, and Synopsis critiques are $70, per critique. This service is included in the Authorpreneur VIP Package.
First 10 Page Evaluation:
Authors are encouraged to register for an in-depth editorial evaluation of the first ten pages of their manuscript from one of our guest Editors. (Agents with significant editing experience are also participating). You may also request a 10 minute appointment with the evaluator to review the Evaluation, discuss the comments, ask questions, and brainstorm issues. The benefit of setting up an appointment with the Evaluator is that we guarantee that you get to meet with the person who reviewed your manuscript. The pages are e-mailed to the evaluator in advance, so that authors receive feedback, tips, and suggestions before the workshop if possible. This will assist authors to get their work ready to pitch during the virtual one-on-one appointments, and submit to agents and editors with confidence. These are $70 per critique. This service is included in the Authorpreneur VIP Package.
Coaching Session or Consultation:
Authors may sign up for a coaching session or a consultation with Marisa Corvisiero or Tessa Shaffer. Appointments are in 30 minute increments per time slot. Appointments will take place after the workshop, in person in Red Bank, or on Zoom. Consultation topics may range on everything from brainstorming, to specific material review, to career strategy, to contracts and more. This service is included in the Authorpreneur VIP Package.
VIP Registration:
See the description for the VIP Mastermind Retreat above. Separate registration is required to join us on Friday for this retreat, which includes all of the services and perks listed above.
AGENTS, EDITORS AND PRODUCERS:
We are in the process of adding more Agents and Editors, so stay tuned!
Adam Chromy -
Moveable Type Management
Adam Chromy - President and Literary Agent | Moveable Type Management
After receiving a degree in finance and management from N.Y.U.’s Stern School of Business and spending a decade as a sales and marketing specialist for technology startups, Adam Chromy decided to blend his love of narrative with his modern entrepreneurial spirit. The result was Artists and Artisans Inc., where for ten years he represented authors with a professional rigor seldom seen in the book business. After hundreds of published books and dozens of bestsellers, Adam relaunched his company as Movable Type Management to better serve clients by offering them the higher visibility afforded by film and television adaptations of their work.
After receiving a degree in finance and management from N.Y.U.’s Stern School of Business and spending a decade as a sales and marketing specialist for technology startups, Adam Chromy decided to blend his love of narrative with his modern entrepreneurial spirit. The result was Artists and Artisans Inc., where for ten years he represented authors with a professional rigor seldom seen in the book business. After hundreds of published books and dozens of bestsellers, Adam relaunched his company as Movable Type Management to better serve clients by offering them the higher visibility afforded by film and television adaptations of their work.
Andrea Hurst -
Andrea Hurst Literary Management
Andrea Hurst - President and Literary Agent | Andrea Hurst Literary Management
Andrea works as a literary agent with both bestselling and emerging new authors to help polish their book, obtain publication, increase sales, and build their author brand. Andrea brings over 25 years experience in the publishing industry, including her work as a literary agent. She is also a developmental book editor for publishers and authors, a bestselling Amazon author, an instructor for the MFA creative writing program at the Northwest Institute of Literary Arts, and a webinar presenter for Writer's Digest. As a literary agent, she selectively represents high profile adult nonfiction and well-crafted genre fiction.
Andrea works as a literary agent with both bestselling and emerging new authors to help polish their book, obtain publication, increase sales, and build their author brand. Andrea brings over 25 years experience in the publishing industry, including her work as a literary agent. She is also a developmental book editor for publishers and authors, a bestselling Amazon author, an instructor for the MFA creative writing program at the Northwest Institute of Literary Arts, and a webinar presenter for Writer's Digest. As a literary agent, she selectively represents high profile adult nonfiction and well-crafted genre fiction.
Alexandra Grana -
Corvisiero Literary Agency
Alexandra Grana - Associate Literary Agent | Corvisiero Literary Agency
Alex is a recent graduate of the University of Toledo College of Law. She has always loved writing and literature, having completed her B.A. in Professional Writing at Miami University, and is excited to dedicate herself to helping fellow writers pursue publication. When she isn’t reading, she can be found trying a new recipe in the kitchen or prepping for her next DnD session. Alex’s favorite genres are fantasy and horror. She is a sucker for a good magic system, reimagined fairy tales, and poetic prose. Stories by marginalized writers are of particular interest to her.
Alex is a recent graduate of the University of Toledo College of Law. She has always loved writing and literature, having completed her B.A. in Professional Writing at Miami University, and is excited to dedicate herself to helping fellow writers pursue publication. When she isn’t reading, she can be found trying a new recipe in the kitchen or prepping for her next DnD session. Alex’s favorite genres are fantasy and horror. She is a sucker for a good magic system, reimagined fairy tales, and poetic prose. Stories by marginalized writers are of particular interest to her.
Catherine Ross -
Corvisiero Literary Agency
Catherine Ross, Esq. - Associate Literary Agent | Corvisiero Literary Agency
Catherine is a recent graduate of Howard University School of Law. Always knowing that her love of books would somehow find its way into her career, Catherine strived to learn about publishing and copyrights law. Along the way, she fell in love with agency work as well. Catherine hopes to bridge both legal and agent services together to serve clients at each stage of the process, and is excited to learn more from Corvisiero. Catherine loves anything from the fantasy genre, from urban to high fantasy, young adult to new adult, she’ll read it all! But honestly she loves anything that has strong world-building, complex characters, and a twist. When Catherine is not reading (a rarity) she is likely watching old horror films or finding new places to travel.
Catherine is a recent graduate of Howard University School of Law. Always knowing that her love of books would somehow find its way into her career, Catherine strived to learn about publishing and copyrights law. Along the way, she fell in love with agency work as well. Catherine hopes to bridge both legal and agent services together to serve clients at each stage of the process, and is excited to learn more from Corvisiero. Catherine loves anything from the fantasy genre, from urban to high fantasy, young adult to new adult, she’ll read it all! But honestly she loves anything that has strong world-building, complex characters, and a twist. When Catherine is not reading (a rarity) she is likely watching old horror films or finding new places to travel.
Charlotte Glover - Producer | Live Always Productions
Charlotte Glover oversees scripted and unscripted development at Live Always Productions, the production company of Peabody Award-winning and Emmy-nominated executive producer Tamra Simmons who led documentaries like SURVIVING R. KELLY and CASEY ANTHONY: Where the Truth Lies.
Charlotte Glover oversees scripted and unscripted development at Live Always Productions, the production company of Peabody Award-winning and Emmy-nominated executive producer Tamra Simmons who led documentaries like SURVIVING R. KELLY and CASEY ANTHONY: Where the Truth Lies.
Elizabeth Trout -
Kensington Publishing
Elizabeth Trout - Associate Editor | Kensington Publishing
Elizabeth Trout is an associate editor at Kensington Publishing. An Ohio native and graduate of Kenyon College, Elizabeth began her publishing career working for literary agents before moving over to the editorial department at Kensington in 2018. From light-hearted romps to creepy gothic-tinged novels, she edits and acquires a broad range of fiction. Recent and upcoming books on her list include THE FIRST DATE PROPHECY by Kate & Danny Tamberelli, HER LITTLE FLOWERS by Shannon Morgan, REASONABLE ADULTS by Robin Lefler, and IF THE TIDE TURNS by Rachel Rueckert.
Elizabeth Trout is an associate editor at Kensington Publishing. An Ohio native and graduate of Kenyon College, Elizabeth began her publishing career working for literary agents before moving over to the editorial department at Kensington in 2018. From light-hearted romps to creepy gothic-tinged novels, she edits and acquires a broad range of fiction. Recent and upcoming books on her list include THE FIRST DATE PROPHECY by Kate & Danny Tamberelli, HER LITTLE FLOWERS by Shannon Morgan, REASONABLE ADULTS by Robin Lefler, and IF THE TIDE TURNS by Rachel Rueckert.
Haley Casey - Creative Media Agency
Haley Casey - Associate Agent | Creative Media Agency
Haley Casey has always had a special place in her heart for stories, but it was when she wrote her first chapter book in fifth grade that her true love of literature was realized. In 2015, she graduated from The University of Kansas with a bachelor’s degree in creative writing, and that fall, she attended the Denver Publishing Institute. She began her full-time career at Ogden Publications, where she was an editor for four years, and in 2020, she interned at Metamorphosis Literary Agency and Creative Media Agency, Inc. before stepping into her role as an associate agent at CMA.
Haley Casey has always had a special place in her heart for stories, but it was when she wrote her first chapter book in fifth grade that her true love of literature was realized. In 2015, she graduated from The University of Kansas with a bachelor’s degree in creative writing, and that fall, she attended the Denver Publishing Institute. She began her full-time career at Ogden Publications, where she was an editor for four years, and in 2020, she interned at Metamorphosis Literary Agency and Creative Media Agency, Inc. before stepping into her role as an associate agent at CMA.
Katie Reed -
Andrea Hurst Literary Management
Katie Reed - Senior Agent, Agent Scout & Developmental Editor | Andrea Hurst Literary Management
Katie Reed began her career in publishing with Andrea Hurst Literary Management while pursuing her Bachelor of Arts in English and has worked in the publishing field for over a decade. As a literary agent, Katie loves discovering new talent, building lasting connections with her authors, and working diligently to represent books readers will love.
Katie Reed began her career in publishing with Andrea Hurst Literary Management while pursuing her Bachelor of Arts in English and has worked in the publishing field for over a decade. As a literary agent, Katie loves discovering new talent, building lasting connections with her authors, and working diligently to represent books readers will love.
Liv Ivanov - Creative Media Agency
Liv Ivanov - Associate Agent | Creative Media Agency
After graduating from the University of Missouri and working in operations and video game development for several years, Liv returned to her first love and began volunteering as a reader and fiction editor for literary magazines before starting her internships at Triada US and Creative Media Agency in 2023. Now stepping into her role as an Associate Agent at CMA, Liv is excited to both discover refreshing, compelling, and fantastical stories and champion new and underrepresented voices in the industry. In her free time, Liv loves to go hiking in the Rocky Mountains near her home in Colorado Springs, as well as collect books as she slowly works toward making her home office a 1,000-book library.
After graduating from the University of Missouri and working in operations and video game development for several years, Liv returned to her first love and began volunteering as a reader and fiction editor for literary magazines before starting her internships at Triada US and Creative Media Agency in 2023. Now stepping into her role as an Associate Agent at CMA, Liv is excited to both discover refreshing, compelling, and fantastical stories and champion new and underrepresented voices in the industry. In her free time, Liv loves to go hiking in the Rocky Mountains near her home in Colorado Springs, as well as collect books as she slowly works toward making her home office a 1,000-book library.
Maggie Sadler -
Corvisiero Literary Agency
Maggie Sadler - Associate Literary Agent | Corvisiero Literary Agency
After five years of literary scholarship, Maggie Sadler is motivated to apply her knowledge of literature and craft to the industry as an Associate Agent 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. A sea sprite at heart, Maggie returned to the North Atlantic coast to earn her Master’s in Literary Studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland in 2019. The intricate, vivid, and deep-rooted folk traditions Maggie encountered in both Scotland and Newfoundland further enriched her literary interest in folklore, mainly the seafaring lore intrinsic to small North Atlantic communities. After these unexpected adventures, Maggie now calls rural Michigan home, where she daydreams amongst the wildflowers with her rascally horse. She is currently working on a novel of her own, full of wild coasts, mysterious sea chests, and feral girls with monstrous secrets.
After five years of literary scholarship, Maggie Sadler is motivated to apply her knowledge of literature and craft to the industry as an Associate Agent 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. A sea sprite at heart, Maggie returned to the North Atlantic coast to earn her Master’s in Literary Studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland in 2019. The intricate, vivid, and deep-rooted folk traditions Maggie encountered in both Scotland and Newfoundland further enriched her literary interest in folklore, mainly the seafaring lore intrinsic to small North Atlantic communities. After these unexpected adventures, Maggie now calls rural Michigan home, where she daydreams amongst the wildflowers with her rascally horse. She is currently working on a novel of her own, full of wild coasts, mysterious sea chests, and feral girls with monstrous secrets.
Marisa Corvisiero, Esq.
Corvisiero Literary Agency
Marisa Corvisiero, Esq. - President & Literary Agent | Corvisiero Literary Agency
Marisa A. Corvisiero is the founder and President 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 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, and Trust & Estates. As an attorney she has published several articles in her practice areas, is a member of the New York Bar Association, and has experience in Top Global Firms and Fortune 500 companies where she practiced Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Finance, Banking and Compliance before starting her own Practice and Literary Agency. She has attended over 100 conferences and workshops, and continues to present on webinars, tutorials, and bootcamps for Writer's Digest among other reputable sources, as well as hosting her own Author Preneur Workshops, where she teaches and coaches authors on writing, mindset, and publishing as a business.
Marisa A. Corvisiero is the founder and President 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 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, and Trust & Estates. As an attorney she has published several articles in her practice areas, is a member of the New York Bar Association, and has experience in Top Global Firms and Fortune 500 companies where she practiced Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Finance, Banking and Compliance before starting her own Practice and Literary Agency. She has attended over 100 conferences and workshops, and continues to present on webinars, tutorials, and bootcamps for Writer's Digest among other reputable sources, as well as hosting her own Author Preneur Workshops, where she teaches and coaches authors on writing, mindset, and publishing as a business.
Micah Broker -
Corvisiero Literary Agency
Micah Broker - Associate Literary Manager | Corvisiero Literary Agency
Micah Brocker has spent the last five years in the business world helping entrepreneurs and artists fulfill the financial and legal knowledge needed to succeed. It has been her lifelong dream to foster careers for all artists, in particular authors and screenwriters. At Corvisiero Literary Agency, she is interested in fostering her client’s careers from the start and building their businesses with them. Located in Seattle, WA, you can find her hiking or running in the rain when she is not indoors reading with her trusty cat at her side. In both film and novels, she is interested in YA contemporary stories that deal with messy relationships and issues that can help young adults put words to their experiences. She is also looking for YA science fiction and urban fantasy that provide an escape while still helping us connect to the everyday troubles of growing up. In adult fiction, she loves women’s fiction and upmarket fiction that deals with burdensome secrets, messy relationships, and a character with a deep desire to change their life, the world etc., especially with a psychological, sci-fi, or romantic twist!
Micah Brocker has spent the last five years in the business world helping entrepreneurs and artists fulfill the financial and legal knowledge needed to succeed. It has been her lifelong dream to foster careers for all artists, in particular authors and screenwriters. At Corvisiero Literary Agency, she is interested in fostering her client’s careers from the start and building their businesses with them. Located in Seattle, WA, you can find her hiking or running in the rain when she is not indoors reading with her trusty cat at her side. In both film and novels, she is interested in YA contemporary stories that deal with messy relationships and issues that can help young adults put words to their experiences. She is also looking for YA science fiction and urban fantasy that provide an escape while still helping us connect to the everyday troubles of growing up. In adult fiction, she loves women’s fiction and upmarket fiction that deals with burdensome secrets, messy relationships, and a character with a deep desire to change their life, the world etc., especially with a psychological, sci-fi, or romantic twist!
Mira Landry -
Corvisiero Literary Agency
Mira Landry - Associate Literary Agent | Corvisiero Literary Agency
Born and raised in British Columbia, Mira Landry has lived on four continents, traveled to over eighty countries, and now resides in Colorado with her husband where she still seeks adventure in both real life and on the page. After a decade building her own business as a photographer, she’s eager to help authors turn their art into a career. As a Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers member, she’s dedicated to building writing and literary communities through events and educational programming, and was co-chair for their Colorado Gold Conference. She has a Bachelors in Human Kinetics from the University of British Columbia and a Certificate of Creative Writing from Simon Fraser University. Mira is seeking literary and upmarket adult fiction, and would specifically love to see more work from Indigenous/First Nations authors, as well other historically marginalized and underrepresented voices.
Born and raised in British Columbia, Mira Landry has lived on four continents, traveled to over eighty countries, and now resides in Colorado with her husband where she still seeks adventure in both real life and on the page. After a decade building her own business as a photographer, she’s eager to help authors turn their art into a career. As a Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers member, she’s dedicated to building writing and literary communities through events and educational programming, and was co-chair for their Colorado Gold Conference. She has a Bachelors in Human Kinetics from the University of British Columbia and a Certificate of Creative Writing from Simon Fraser University. Mira is seeking literary and upmarket adult fiction, and would specifically love to see more work from Indigenous/First Nations authors, as well other historically marginalized and underrepresented voices.
Polyscope Productions
Polyscope Productions specializes in IP and translating books to screen; they’ve worked on holiday romance productions for Hallmark, thrillers for Lifetime, Original series for Netflix, and everything in between.
Polyscope Productions specializes in IP and translating books to screen; they’ve worked on holiday romance productions for Hallmark, thrillers for Lifetime, Original series for Netflix, and everything in between.
Sandra Jonas Publishing
Sandra Jonas Publishing specializes in publishing and marketing award-winning memoirs and personal stories that grip your soul, enrich your life, and keep you turning pages with titles such as The Pale Faced Lie by David Crow and The Weight of Air by David Poses
Sandra Jonas Publishing specializes in publishing and marketing award-winning memoirs and personal stories that grip your soul, enrich your life, and keep you turning pages with titles such as The Pale Faced Lie by David Crow and The Weight of Air by David Poses
Tessa Shaffer - Corvisiero Literary Agency
Tessa Shaffer - Vice President and Literary Manager | Corvisiero Literary Agency
Tessa Shaffer is a Literary Manager for screenwriters, a Sr. Literary Agent for authors, and the Vice President of the agency, supporting the staff and clients agency-wide. Heading Corvisiero's Film & TV department, she's heavily involved in the development of book adaptations whether it be book to screen, book to TV, or book to streamers.
Tessa Shaffer is a Literary Manager for screenwriters, a Sr. Literary Agent for authors, and the Vice President of the agency, supporting the staff and clients agency-wide. Heading Corvisiero's Film & TV department, she's heavily involved in the development of book adaptations whether it be book to screen, book to TV, or book to streamers.
Terrie Wolf - AKA Literary Management
Terrie Wolf - Founder and Literary Agent | AKA Literary Management, dedicated to passionate and effective representation of authors at all stages of the writing journey, including bestselling and debut authors alike, AKA Literary Management maintains a strong presence in traditional publishing and globally focused subsidiary rights opportunities. The agency is honored to focus on the whole enchilada regarding career building and multi-platform opportunities for diverse clients and their endeavors. After nearly two decades of interaction with authors, musicians, and dignitaries in publishing, international media, and large-scale events, Terrie founded AKA (Also Known As) Literary Management (AKALM) in 2009. As a full member of the Association of American Literary Agents (AALA), she received the Agent of the Year Award in 2021 from American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), was named a “Top 20 of 2020 Agent” by Writer’s Digest magazine and has sold rights in over forty countries and thirty languages.
Vicky Weber - Creative Media Agency
Vicky Weber - Associate Agent | Creative Media Agency
Vicky has always loved literature, even from a young age. In 2015, she began her career as an elementary school teacher and earned her Masters in Teaching & Learning with a concentration in ESL. Her first children’s was published in late 2019, and she’s never looked back! As a Latinx agent and author, she strongly prefers to work with traditionally underrepresented voices whenever possible. She firmly believes that growing her author list is like growing her little family and she does so with intention.
Vicky has always loved literature, even from a young age. In 2015, she began her career as an elementary school teacher and earned her Masters in Teaching & Learning with a concentration in ESL. Her first children’s was published in late 2019, and she’s never looked back! As a Latinx agent and author, she strongly prefers to work with traditionally underrepresented voices whenever possible. She firmly believes that growing her author list is like growing her little family and she does so with intention.
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Ashleigh P Meyer, Joseph Sprenger, and Rachel Berros!!
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