LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION, MG/YA inc GRAPHIC NOVELS
Gyamfia Osei has joined Andrew Nurnberg Associates Ltd and is looking for
writers of Children's and YA, commercial adult fiction and narrative
non-fiction.
Gyamfia began her career in publishing working as a Bookseller at Waterstones,
before joining Caskie Mushens as a literary assistant in 2018. She relocated to
Amsterdam for two years, where she managed international sales for The Pepin
Press and held the role of Editor for Plural Magazine, before returning to
London in 2021 to start building her own list of authors at The Good Literary
Agency. Gyamfia is now an agent at Andrew Nurnberg Associates, representing a
diverse list of clients writing children’s books and a bespoke adult list
focusing on commercial fiction and narrative non-fiction.
Gyamfia is currently looking for contemporary children’s stories that are full
of heart and joy-driven books that celebrate kids from underrepresented
backgrounds (think Clare Weze, Kimberly Whittam and Elle McNicoll). Unique
picture books, funny middle-grade and teen projects (think Angus, Thongs and
Perfect Snogging and Glow Up Lara Bloom) are currently at the top of her list
this year. She is very interested in finding a graphic novel or illustrated
project for either MG or YA readers.
She is very open when it comes to Children’s non-fiction but would be
particularly interested to consider unique cookbooks aimed at young chefs, books
exploring mental health/wellness and projects that bring the experiences of
marginalised children to the forefront.
In the adult fiction space, Gyamfia enjoys well-plotted, fast-paced narratives
with authentic characters who lodge themselves in her mind long after she’s
finished reading (think Big Little Lies, Verity and Girl A). She’s open to a
broad range of genres, but would be particularly keen to see cosy crime, global
stories and tightly plotted domestic noir.
In the adult non-fiction space, she would be happy to consider commercial
narrative non-fiction and cultural history projects (think Brit(ish), It’s Not
That Radical and Everything I Know About Love).
Gyamfia would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the
opening three chapters (max 5,000 words). For picture books please send two
texts and a covering letter. For non-fiction please supply a cover letter and
proposal with up to 5,000 words of your sample text.
(In addition to the paid sessions, Gyamfia is kindly offering one free session
for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk
[agent121@iaminprint.co.uk] to apply, outlining your case for this option which
is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).
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Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one
document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that
I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent
meeting.
The submission deadline is: Tuesday 4 June 2024