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Jan 21, 2012 - Writer’s Digest Pitch Slam, NYC
Jul 2012 - Thrillerfest, NYC
Aug 2012 - SEAK, Hyannis, MA |
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One-year contract offered when writer and agent agree that the manuscript is ready for submission; manuscripts in development are not bound by contract. Commission is standard 15% domestic, 20% foreign and subrights. No reading or editorial fees. All expenses (postage and photocopying, if any) are pre-approved by the client. Although not a member of the Association of Authors’ Representatives, the agency follows the AAR’s recommended business practices. Listed in the Literary Market Place, Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook, Writer’s Digest guides and Children’s Literature Network. Associations: AWP, NAWE, Biographers International Organization, Historical Novel Society, Association of Booksellers for Children, Children’s Literature Association, Women in Music, International Thriller Writers, The Authors Guild Prior to starting her agency in 1998, Ms. Carter trained with an AAR literary agent, and worked in the music business in A&R and artist management. She holds a BA in English and music from College of Arts and Science at NYU.
Articles: “Writer’s Digest Pitch Slam” at The Gatekeeper’s Post “Do You Dare to Be the Next New Thing?” in Children’s Writer “Hiring a Book Doctor” in Meredith Sue Willis’s Books for Readers newsletter New pages on Twitter, Facebook and DenimNYC, a blog related to a fashion books project |
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Areas of interest · Literary novels and short story and poetry collections with popular appeal · Multicultural and international fiction that’s relatable to American readers · Mysteries/thrillers/suspense novels . Historical fiction · Nonfiction (music and the arts, fashion, NYC, US or European history) and narrative nonfiction (special call for stories about change of life and second homes) · Children's and teen multicultural fiction, mysteries & thrillers, historical fiction, animal stories, fantasy grounded in reality, narrative and serious nonfiction. Special projects: Looking for writers with experience as exchange students for a new middle grade series about high school students in study abroad programs. Note to picture book writers: Will only consider writers who have at least three complete manuscripts and who’ve taken workshops in writing for young children.
Exclusions: category romance, chick lit, sci fi, high fantasy, folktales, horror, religious/spiritual fiction and nonfiction, stories about serial killers, pets, suffering, or anything derivative or trite. |
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As an independent literary agent, Deborah Carter focuses on manuscript development, the sale & administration of print, performance & foreign rights to literary works, and post-publication publicity and appearances.
Looking for fiction and nonfiction for adults and children in areas of interest below.
Actively seeking writers with formal training (MFA or workshops) who bring compelling voices and a unique outlook to their manuscripts. Those who submit should be receptive to editorial feedback and willing to revise during the submission process. Writers are encouraged to read Publishers Weekly and take bookselling categories and competitive titles into consideration as they conceive their projects. Most clients are found at industry events and NYC readings. |
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Query first, with one- to two-paragraph synopsis and description of your background and favorite authors. Email queries preferred, with no attachments. In the subject line of your email please write Q: followed by a description of your book. Unsolicited manuscripts will be returned unopened. Multiple submissions ok. NOTE: If I don’t respond within two weeks, please try again. |
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Winner - Aesop Accolade, American Folklore Society 2009 and Delaware Diamond Award, grades 3-5, 2010 NEWS: Sold in China |