Serendipity is a word with varied meaning: fortune, twists of fate, luck. It’s a name uniquely suited for our literary agency, because we’re dedicated to creating good fortune for aspiring writers and illustrators. Since 2000, we’ve established a diverse base of award-winning clients in adult and young adult fiction, non-fiction, and children’s literature. We work tirelessly to help our clients build successful and sustainable careers.
For months—perhaps years—you’ve invested your creative energy and passion in your manuscript. Now it’s complete, and it’s time to sell your work in the marketplace. That involves an entirely different set of skills and knowledge.
Our agents can help guide you on the path to publication. We have the contacts you need, the knowledge required to market your work effectively, and the skills to negotiate the most favorable contracts on your behalf. We’re committed to nurturing your long-term development through our lasting relationships in the publishing industry.
We embrace serendipity—but we never forget that hard work produces its own luck!
``I would still be daydreaming about my book if it weren’t for Regina. She encouraged me and directed me as I refined my proposal. Guided by her superb understanding of the kind of book I wanted to write, Regina sold the proposal to a publisher who was as excited about the project as she.``
Why Serendipity?
How We Unearth Gems
As a Serendipity client, you’ll have our personal commitment to helping you navigate the arduous journey to publication. We’re all about standards and commitment. If we offer you representation, it’s because we think your work is worthy of our best effort, and that’s exactly what you’ll get if you accept.
Our dedication to the highest quality of service and support means if you’re a new author, or one with limited publishing experience, you’ll never feel you’re not important enough to get and keep our attention.
We see writing and publishing as a collaborative experience. Our team will help you determine the ideal format and approach for your project and if needed, we can match you with the ideal partner to bring your story to life. We work hard to make the presentation of your proposal and sample material stand out and be viable in the current marketplace.
We ensure that the right editors and publishers see your work and that it’s pitched to them with enthusiasm and professionalism. Once we’ve sold your work, we’ll make certain that publication terms are the most favorable possible. We can also help you source the ideal independent publicist to enhance the efforts of in-house publicists.
Our business goal is simple: we want to get you the best financial deal with the ideal publishing partner. Our experienced agents negotiate the sale and/or license the rights to your work and review your publishing contract and negotiate the terms of your agreement. We collect and disburse monies due to you from both domestic and foreign publishers.
