We work to bring to light the voices and perspectives of new writers and artists as well as to nurture and develop the careers of experienced creators. Our goal, whether seeking to secure a publishing contract for a first book or a fiftieth book, is to make sure that clients are not only published, but published well. 

Our philosophy is to remain a "small" agency at heart. We invest a great deal of personal care and attention in each project and in each client, and we are hands-on in all aspects of our interactions. We work closely with clients and devise a strategy at every stage of the writing process that is tailored to the client and that will enable us to find the best publisher for each book. In doing so, we think about both short term and long term goals for our clients, always keeping the trajectory of a successful career in mind. 

 

As a West Coast based agency, we follow a tradition of West Coast innovation in our passion for discovering new voices, in our efforts to make New York publishing more accessible and inclusive of voices from other parts of the country, and in our attempt to see publishing trends that result from this broader perspective. We combine this approach with access, standing, and visibility in the publishing community at large. 

Our agents have backgrounds in publishing, editing, academia, business, teaching, writing, design, marketing, and film, and one of our strengths as an agency is that we work collaboratively and not competitively. Our clients have the benefit not only of their individual agent's expertise but of the combined experience and vision of the group. The agency is well known for its staunch advocacy for book creators, its exceptional care to clients, and its tight-knit team. The company got its start representing children's book authors but now, with 16 agents representing hundreds of creators, the agency's client list spans all categories and genres in both adult and children's literature.
 

With the personal client attention of a small agency and the business acumen and clout of a larger one, the Andrea Brown Literary Agency brings the best of both worlds to the table.