Overview
I came up working on literary journals in the early 2000s and ran my own independent publishing house after that. Worked in academic publishing editorial, followed by three years at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt's trade division. Currently a literary agent specializing in voicey fiction and research-oriented nonfiction.
Topics of interest include but are not limited to weird science, music, history, sports, politics, food, pop/alternative culture, and video games.
DISCLAIMER: My agency is not pay-to-play. If we work together, I won't be able to represent you. But if I edit your project, I'm happy to consult on a list of possible agents to query.
Services
Non-Fiction
Fiction
Languages
Work experience
Bresnick Weil Literary Agency
• Evaluating solicited and unsolicited manuscript submissions for quality of writing and market appropriateness.
• Developing manuscripts for flow, plotting, voice, logic, and consistency.
• Editing manuscripts for grammar and style in anticipation of editor presentations.
• Presenting project pitches to acquisition editors at all “Big Five” publishing houses, as well as all large independent publishers.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
• Drafted acquisition contracts for upcoming frontlist titles, coordinating negotiations between agents and editors.
• Drafted and vetted subrights agreements for foreign publishers and audiobook rights.
• Researched and cleared necessary permissions items for backlist titles.
• Evaluated third-party material for fair use application.
Self-employed
• Developed manuscripts for flow, plotting, voice, logic, and consistency.
• Edited manuscripts for grammar and style.
• Worked with large independent trade houses like Bloomsbury, as well as large academic publishers like Cengage Learning.
Thieves Jargon Literary Journal
Developed and delivered digital content daily for an online literary journal.
• Correspondence with authors and artists regarding acceptance, rejection, and editorial advice.
• Online community organizer (message board and blog), with focus toward SEO.
Portfolio
