Emily Forland is an active literary agent at Brandt & Hochman Literary Agents, Inc., currently open to queries.
Represents: Literary Fiction, Non-Fiction, Memoir, History, Biography, Food Writing, Cultural Criticism, Graphic Novels, Young Adult Fiction
About Emily Forland
Emily Forland is a literary agent at Brandt & Hochman Literary Agents, where she represents voice-driven literary fiction and nonfiction, including bestselling and award-winning authors. Her list encompasses literary fiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction, history, biography, food writing, cultural criticism, graphic novels, and young adult fiction. Her clients include acclaimed writers such as Anthony Doerr, Andrea Barrett, Heidi W. Durrow, Nathan Harris, Nathan Hill, Bill Hayes, and Dominic Smith.
Forland is particularly drawn to distinctive voices and original writing that commands attention from the opening pages. She looks for beautifully crafted prose, fully realized characters, and stories strongly rooted in their settings, and is equally receptive to traditional domestic fiction and more idiosyncratic work. Humor is always welcome, and her interests reflect a preference for character-driven, psychologically engaging writing.
Emily Forland is an active literary agent at Brandt & Hochman Literary Agents, Inc., currently open to queries. She represents a range of genres, including literary fiction, non-fiction, memoir, history, biography, food writing, cultural criticism, graphic novels, and young adult fiction. Submissions are accepted via email only, with query letters not exceeding two pages.
Query and Submission Hints
Query letters should be no more than two pages and should include a convincing overview of the book project and information about the author and his or her writing credits. The agency does not handle screenplays or textbooks.