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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, ITW’s Members Directory 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.
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Areas of interest · Narrative nonfiction about extraordinary people and experiences in memoir/biography, home & lifestyle, travel, history, pop culture, music and the arts, New York, Americana, nostalgia, antiques and anything not mentioned here that writers think may interest me. Not interested in topics related to medical, health, psychology, science, technology, finance, business, politics, religion/spirituality, abuse or victimhood, sports, pets, cooking, food or true crime. · Multicultural and international fiction that’s relatable to American readers · Mysteries/thrillers/suspense novels · Mainstream fiction excluding romance, sci fi, high fantasy, horror, religious/spiritual fiction, gratuitous violence or the sentimental . Historical fiction · Literary novels · Short story and poetry collections by writers with name recognition through awards or publication in journals · 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. 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. |
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As an independent literary agent, Deborah Carter specializes in manuscript development, and the sale & administration of print, performance & foreign rights to literary works.
Looking for writing with charisma for adults and children.
Actively seeking writers with formal training in creative writing and a unique outlook. New writers need a plan for building an audience through freelance journalism and groups (see freelance posts by Elizabeth Varadan and Alison Stegert). Those who submit should be receptive to editorial feedback and willing to revise. |
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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 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. For more on what I have to say about queries, see International Thriller Writers’ Thriller Roundtable: The All-Important Query Letter, an online discussion with agents |
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"When the gods of Olympus need a discreet private eye, they call Plato Jones." sample -- Kirkus Reviews
Library Journal starred review, Science Fiction/Fantasy Debut of the Month (April 2013) |
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Muse Literary Management 189 Waverly Place, #4 New York, NY 10014-3135 (212) 925-3721 |
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Winner - Aesop Accolade, American Folklore Society 2009 and Delaware Diamond Award, grades 3-5, 2010 NEWS: Sold in China |