Book Author

Caroline Wakeman Literary Agency; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Call for Published Picture Book and YA Authors

Are you a published author in the picture book, middle grade, or young adult space? Caroline Wakeman Literary Agency is expanding our list and currently welcoming submissions from talented voices in these areas.

At CWLA, we’re passionate about nurturing original storytelling and connecting exceptional authors with leading publishers. Our agents and authors share the goal of bringing immersive and imaginative content to young readers, fostering a love for literature and independent reading.

We are looking to hear from authors who meet the following criteria:

• Have been traditionally published by a recognized publisher (not self-published)
• Are open to literary representation and new opportunities

If your work aligns with our mission and you’re ready to take the next step in your literary journey, we’d love to hear from you.

How to submit:

We accept submissions via email at [e-mail]. Please send your author bio, including a list of your published books and publishers, along with:

• For picture book submissions: Send two or three ideas in your email. Include each full manuscript as an attached Word document (without artwork). If your work is rhyming, also send an example of your prose work.
• For chapter book submissions: Submit a synopsis and the first three chapters of your manuscript as an attached Word document.

CWLA contract information:

Website: https://carolinewakeman.com/