As a successful and prominent literary agent my role is to represent and support you, the writer. This means making sure your novel has the best possible chance of securing a deal.

As an experienced editor with deep market knowledge, I like to work creatively with my clients to develop their writing as much as possible before submission. You only get one shot at the submission process, so it’s vital the work is as good as it can be. This editorial journey can be demanding but hopefully also satisfying. I work intensively with my clients pre-submission, sometimes over multiple drafts and several months until the novel really shines. You must be prepared to work hard during this developmental period —to be open to feedback/ supportive criticism and be willing to revise your work. Though this process is undoubtedly rigorous, the results are worth it and can significantly increase your chances of securing a high-value publishing deal. I work closely with authors on multiple rounds of revisions, focusing on all the elements of the work - content, tone, structure, pace and character.

I have the benefit of editorial support with this phase from a trusted and quite brilliant colleague, Maeve Bradbury. Maeve has worked for many years as a developmental editor, helping to advise authors on how to improve their work. She is an editorial magician, with whom I’m deeply fortunate to work.

Once an offer is on the table from a publishing house (or multiple houses), the fun part begins; negotiating a great deal for you and your book! But that’s just the start of the journey. As your novel begins its path through the publishing process, I will be there to help support and guide you throughout. Publishing can often feel like an intimidating and baffling world to the uninitiated - a secret club into which few are granted membership. Having someone in your corner with real knowledge and expertise can make all the difference.

As decisions have to be made about titles (they often change), publication strategy and marketing approach, I will be on there to talk these through with you. And when we move onto the next book, I will be a sounding board, counselling you on that all important next step, looking at early material and giving direction so that Book 2 builds on the success of your debut. I aim to foster long term relationships with my clients and have extensive experience in building lasting careers.

At Andrew Nurnberg Associates, I am fortunate to have the backing of a extensive expert team of specialists operating across 14 offices internationally selling audio, serial and translation rights. We also have a TV and Film Department focussed on developing manuscripts for film, TV, and streaming content rights both in the UK and in Hollywood and I often work with external agencies such as Creative Artists Agency and William Morris Endeavour on the book-to-film process. You will have the backing of a large and highly successful agency with all the contacts and individual expertise such an organisation can bring.   

• Significant deal-making, pitch and auction experience

• Extensive experience in securing film and TV options for books including with Apple TV and Amazon, working with top book-to-film agents (known in the business as co-agents)

• Twenty five years’ publishing experience — I know what works

• Early support with concept and initial draft development

• Established relationships at all the major publishing houses

• An independent and expert view of the best route to publication

• A keen eye for a successful sales and marketing strategy