Agents

We know our readers are literary agent junkies. And, yes, we mean that in the very best way. Gawker as part of its continuing interview series has posted a 5×5 interview with (assistant) literary agent, Ginger Clark of Writer’s House. She wants query letters to be proofread before they’re mailed. Talk about demanding. The key thing we learned wasn’t covered in the interview: while Writer’s House has a domain, they don’t have a website. As always, we ask, “what’s up with that?” The 5X5 Interview: Ginger Clark, Assistant Literary Agent Clark’s Listing on Publisher’s Marketplace

We have been thinking quite a bit about big literary agencies versus small. There is something to be said for an agent who makes the scene, literarily and otherwise. If you’re looking for that kind of excitement (and we must admit to a certain thrill), then Vigliano Associates may be your dream agency. MediaBistro gets the lowdown on David Vigliano, Andrea Somberg, and part-time agents, Michael Harriot and Elisa Petrini. Pitching an Agent: Vigliano Associates (note: AvantGuild members only)

Never let it be said that we don’t work hard for you. We get up early (relatively speaking), scan dozens of news items (give or take), and seek out the best information we can (time permitting; otherwise, we just punt). And we pay attention to what you want. Mostly. Since Amy Moore-Benson started her own literary agency, our readers have been seeking more information than our single paragraph announcement could provide. Knowing you wouldn’t be satisfied with that, we sought out Benson to learn more about her agency. She’ll probably think twice before announcing a major sale in Publisher’s Lunch

We hate to show our age, but sometimes one must sound like a broken record. Until agents realize the importance of a website, we will continue to mention the lack. For example, agent Sue Yuen left the Susan Herner Rights Agency and started inko Inc. (Yes, we think that’s right, but, alas, can only find inconsistent Internet references, with nary a website to guide us). Agency contact information is: inko Inc. PO Box 372, Brooklyn, NY 11218. Phone: (718) 686-6021.

We are told that agent Paige Wheeler will be doing a full-day workshop for the Orange County Romance Writers of America on Saturday, August 14, 2004. Wheeler will discuss the anatomy of a good query letter (hint: include your contact information!) and reveal the inner life of an agent. Oops, we meant a day in the life. Could be the same thing — we’re not sure. Orange County RWA Meeting Paige Wheeler Creative Media Agency

We really should go through all our mail before we declare ourselves done. We’ll never learn. So, one last item: Edward Necarsulmer IV has joined McIntosh & Otis. He’ll be focusing on the children and juvenile list (presumably taking over where Tracy Adams left off). McIntosh appears to have a website, but several attempts to contact it were rebuffed. We’re sure it’s not us as we’re wearing a disguise at the moment.

They say everything is bigger in Texas (we don’t know about that, but we can say signage on the freeways could expand greatly), but the DHS Literary Agency doesn’t follow that axiom. A small agency with a reputation for big deals, DHS is a major player in the Texas literary world. With a focus on non-fiction and crime fiction, mysteries, and thrillers (but not straight genre mystery), agency offers quick response and the coveted email submission process. As always, we recommend visiting MediaBistro for the full scoop. We do have to ask, however, how one can represent women’s fiction, but

Looking for an agent who knows your name? Something small, intimate? Maybe the Waxman Literary Agency is for you. Scott Waxman, Farley Chase, and Wendy Rohm have built an agency where working closely with clients is a priority (we approve of this). As always, strong stories, etc…you know the drill. Read the full story at MediaBistro to learn more. Pitching an Agent: Waxman Literary Agency (Note: subscription required) The Waxman Literary Agency