Rachelle gardner is a literary agent with books and such literary agency based in california. She became an agent in 2007 with wordserve literary group in denver, and joined books and such literary in 2012. Over the span of her career so far, lisa gardner has over 22 million books in print, sold in 30 different countries. Rachelle gardner is an exceptional publishing partner. The show has nothing to do with publishing, but it has everything to do with understanding exactly what you are doing when you put your query or proposal in front of an agent or publisher. From the smallest detail of the next book idea, to the big picture of the writers lifelong dreams, we work strategically to help each author reach his or her writing and publishing goals. View rachelle gardners profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Wordserve literary dedicated to professionalism and. We do not accept email queries with attachments, or unsolicited phone or postal mail queries. When rachelle was asked in eighth grade what she wanted to be when she grew up, she said she wanted to be a psychologist.
Rachelle works with both fiction and nonfiction authors. If you have a completed manuscript, you may be tempted to think thats enough. Rachelle gardner literary agent free directory of book agents. Agents and editors in attendance the 2020 minnesota. Additional information rachelle gardner was the american christian fiction writers agent of the year in 2011. We are in the midst of a pandemic and everything is off kilter. May 01, 2014 rachelle gardner is a literary agent with books and such literary agency, representing a broad spectrum of fiction and nonfiction and more than 100 contracted books since 2008. If you want the most accurate information available for rachelle gardner, along with profiles for all other publishing agents, register above now for free instant access to the directory of literary agents. From the onset, the agency broke new ground, being one of the first agencies to serve the christian marketand the first agency for. Books for writers specially priced at 99 cents, plus allday chats happening with the authors of these books. Addressing an authors need for clear and concise guidance, wellestablished literary agent rachelle gardner of books and such literary agency has launched a series of field guides for authors. For adult fiction, she seeks submissions in both the general and christian markets for womens fiction, mystery, suspense, thriller, family saga, historical, legal, literary.
See the complete profile on linkedin and discover rachelle. Depending on the clients needs, we may provide writing critiques, editing of manuscripts and proposals, and following up with sales and marketing. Before becoming an agent, she was senior editor at navpress, where she developed and launched. Before becoming a fulltime literary agent in 1994, he.
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Rachelle gardner is an agent with wordserve literary group. Her understanding of the trends in the publishing industry, her attention to detail and her professionalism caught my attention right away. When submitting a query, please follow these guidelines. Help is given for sorting out your personal preferences, strengths, expectations, lifelong dreams, and personality quirks, explaining how all of these particulars play into your decision. Her understanding of the trends in the publishing industry, her attention to detail and her professionalism. Shes been an agent since 2007, representing both fiction and nonfiction. Please note that my speaking calendar for 2020 is highly limited. Im preparing to dedicate my retirement years to writing fulltime. Shes currently an agent with books and such literary agency so she has a true insider perspective. May 03, 2016 rachelle gardner is a literary agent with books and such literary agency based in california. Rachelle gardner if youre a writer trying to wrap your mind around the business end of publishing, i hope youre watching abcs shark tank.
Shes looking at all genres of adult fiction except fantasy, scifi, and erotica. Before becoming an agent, she was senior editor at navpress, where she developed and launched the navpress fiction line that included three christy award finalists and an ecpa award finalist in its first year. Rachelle never gets tired of talking about books and publishing, and claims that working with authors is her dream job. View the profiles of professionals named rachelle gardner on linkedin. For events and bookings related inquiries, please contact jim chaffee at chaffee management or at 615 3009699. But it was her daytoday commitment to the stories we were creating together that made the partnership such a solid one. Currently her favorite genres are contemporary womens fiction, historical romance, and romantic suspense. To protect agents from spam, email addresses are hidden except to loggedin members. Fiction projects should be 75,000 to 110,000 words. Greg johnson greg johnson has been in publishing for more than 25 years. In the publishing business since 1995, rachellepreviously worked for two publishing houses in positions encompassingmarketing, sales, international rights, acquisitions and editorial. Guest column by literary agent rachelle gardner of wordserve literary. In nonfiction, shes looking for authors with strong messages and significant platforms.
Rachelle gardner usa literary agents for christian authors. Cricket pechstein is a literary agent of august agency that is interested in narrative memoirs, historical crime thrillers, and. In addition, she is an experienced editor, writingpublishing coach, social media coach, and speaker. In pursuit of publishing rachelle gardner ep108 declare. Rachelle gardner is a literary agent with books and such literary agency, representing a broad spectrum of fiction and nonfiction and more. Rachelle gardner literary agent free directory of book. How can you choose what is right for you when your decision will. Gardners first novel, the perfect husband was made into a television movie called instinct to kill and featured actor mark dacascos. I wonder whether age discrimination would enter into my efforts to get published. Sign up here to occasionally receive the very best information and resources for authors.
If you want to pursue publishing, you are starting a business. In the publishing business since 1995, rachelle previously worked for two publishing houses in positions encompassing marketing, sales, international rights, acquisitions and editorial. List of poetry literary agents now accepting submissions. See more of rachelle gardner, literary agent on facebook. Rachelle gardner literary agent, editor, and publishing coach. Sometimes when i open up my email and find the queries exploding all over the place, or i go to a party and random strangers find out im an agent and begin pitching me, it makes me get all philosophical. Rachelle gardner was the american christian fiction writers agent of the year in 2011. She brings so much experience and knowledge of the writing and publishing industry, and has thoughtful advice for writers in every. Four of her bestsellers have been made into television and bigscreen movies.
Agents and editors in attendance the 2020 colorado. The first, released january 22, 20, is how do i decide. For adult fiction, she seeks submissions in both the general and christian markets for womens fiction, mystery, suspense, thriller, family saga, historical, legal, literary fiction, mainstream fiction, and romance. We are very excited that rachelle gardner will be at declare conference this year. View the complete profile for rachelle gardner in the official literary agent directory below. For more info on agency representation, visit the books and such website dont use this form if you are pitching a book or hoping to discuss agency. For information and resources on how to get started in writing, check out your path to publishing to query me about agency representation for your book, view submission guidelines here. I also teach authors to navigate the world of writing and publishing.
Agent rachelle gardner is seeking booklength fiction and nonfiction authors. May 22, 20 rachelle gardner in addition to posts about agents and the querying process, gardner includes helpful information about marketing and promotion, and the financial and legal side of things. In the publishing business since 1995, rachelle previously worked for two publishing houses in sales, marketing, and editorial. Aug 12, 2018 blogs for selfpublishers, august 4 10, 2018 including ellen l. Rachelle has been in publishing since 1995 and previously worked for two publishing houses in positions encompassing marketing, sales, international rights, acquisitions and editorial. Aug 27, 2019 in pursuit of publishing rachelle gardner its time to start thinking about publishing as a business. Rachelle gardner is a literary agent with books and such literary agency, representing a broad spectrum of fiction and nonfiction and more than 100 contracted books since 2008. Conference faculty acfw the voice of christian fiction. Rachelle gardner, literary agent services facebook. Rachelle gardner literary agent find publishing help.
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