Literary Agent Resume Sample

Amber Knapp

California, USA

Phone: [Your Phone Number]

Email: [Your Email Address]

Professional Summary: Highly motivated and dedicated literary agent with a passion for the written word and a proven track record of successfully representing talented authors. Possessing excellent communication and negotiation skills, adept at identifying marketable literary works, and maintaining strong relationships with authors and publishers. Committed to advocating for authors’ interests while navigating the intricacies of the publishing industry.

Experience:

Literary Agent – ABC Literary Agency, California

• [Month Year – Present]
  • Identify and represent talented authors across various genres.
  • Pitch manuscripts to publishing houses, securing multiple book deals for clients.
  • Negotiate advantageous contracts, including advance payments and royalty rates, resulting in increased author earnings.
  • Provide editorial feedback to authors, assisting in manuscript development and refinement.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with authors, fostering open communication and trust.

Assistant Literary Agent – XYZ Book Agency, California

• [Month Year – Month Year]
  • Assisted senior agents in manuscript evaluations and acquisition decisions.
  • Conducted market research to identify publishing trends and target suitable publishers for clients.
  • Coordinated author-agent communication and managed query submissions.
  • Facilitated contract preparations and assist in legal matters.

Editorial Assistant – Book World Publishing, California

• [Month Year – Month Year]
  • Assisted editors in the review and selection of manuscripts for publication.
  • Conducted proofreading and copyediting tasks to ensure high-quality publications.
  • Collaborated with authors on manuscript revisions and editorial feedback.

Education:

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature [University Name], California, USA

• [Year of Graduation]

Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong negotiation abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of the publishing industry and market trends.
• Ability to identify marketable literary works.
• Networking and relationship-building skills.
• Proficient in contract and copyright law.
• Attention to detail and time management.

Professional Memberships:

• Member, Association of Authors’ Representatives (AAR).

References: Available upon request.

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