![]() ![]() This doesn’t mean “inspirational books” (which tend to have a more religious slant, and would be better suited to other agents at Folio) as much as inspiring books – I like well-written, solid stories that charm me to try to do better and be a better person. Maybe they celebrate some aspect of life, or inspire the reader to try harder. I really love books that make me realize something new about the world, or myself – books that will change me for the better. Types of Projects I'm on the Lookout For: Nonfiction: I’m particularly interested in narrative nonfiction and memoir, and have sold projects in a wide variety of subjects. I represent bookclub fiction (not genre commercial, like mysteries or romances), and literary fiction, and am particularly on the lookout for very well-written thrillers and suspense novels, or novels with a great, quirky, fun voice – like Melissa DeCarlo’s The Art of Crash Landing. (A mission to get behind.) I’m honored to be a part of it.įiction: I’m looking for extremely well-written, character-driven books that make me absolutely fall in love with the characters and their world. It’s the only nationwide organization which connects with nearly 550 MFA programs, 50,000 writers, and 150 writing conferences and retreats in order to foster literary achievement, teach the importance of writing, and serve the students, teachers, writers, and readers of contemporary writing. I’m also delighted to be on the Board of Directors of Association of Writers & Writing Programs (AWP). Not kidding.) (But they’re all bulldogs for negotiating contracts – just warning you.) And the best part: everybody at Folio is really, really nice. We have the experience, expertise, and strength that you'd expect from a larger agency, but we have the spark, ingenuity, and personalized attention that you'd want from a smaller agency. (You won’t get shunted off to an assistant, for instance.) Clients can be first-time authors, authors with established writing careers, or legacy estates: what matters most is how to make those words relevant, and important, and resonate in today's very crazy world.įolio offers the best of both worlds (OK, so maybe I’m a little biased?). While I’m hunting for that next amazing book, I’m also a founding partner at Folio, a Manhattan-based agency – we pride ourselves on nurturing new talent and developing a strong, supportive, professional relationship with our clients. Yeah, that was definitely enough schooling for anybody), and I love it when someone can teach me something organically so it doesn’t feel like I’m even learning. from the Case Western Reserve University School of Law. in Italian from the University of Chicago, and a J.D. in English / Modern Studies from the University of Virginia, an M.A. I’m always interested in learning (I spent a lot of time in the classroom, with a B.A. I love unique voices, magnificently strong characters, unusual premises, and books that offer up some new perspective on something I thought I already knew something about (like Alaskan exploration) or never even dreamed existed (a racecar-loving dog, for instance). I’m on the hunt: I want projects that can make a difference. That’s what books can do: they can transform you. Once my diaphragm seized up and I had to stop reading so the black spots would disappear in front of my eyes. Sometimes (ok, true confession here) I’ll get so caught up that my hands go numb (which makes scrolling down almost impossible). ![]() So this is what I love more than anything else: I’m sitting on the couch reading, and then I’m gone – living in Narnia, breathing Middle Earth air, dodging passers-by in turn-of-the-century New York City. Buck, and Dylan Thomas, among many others. Salinger, Langston Hughes, Lois Lowry, Pearl S. Ober represented some of the most iconic voices of the 20th century, including Chinua Achebe, William Faulkner, J.D. In addition to our commitment to contemporary voices, Folio is the custodian of Harold Ober Associates, one of the most storied literary agencies in the world Folio is dedicated to bringing its legacy into the future. ![]() Our agents work with some of the most exciting talent in the business, representing bestsellers, thought leaders, celebrities, and award-winners across every genre. Folio Literary Management, LLC is a full-service literary agency located in the historic Film Center Building in Manhattan. ![]()
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