Scott Hoffman is a founding partner and agent at Folio Literary Management, specializing in platform-driven nonfiction. He is currently not accepting unsolicited submissions.
About Scott Hoffman
Scott Hoffman is a founding partner of Folio Literary Management. Before entering publishing, he worked in politics and strategic consulting and was a founding partner of Janus-Merritt Strategies in Washington, D.C. He holds an MBA from NYU’s Stern School of Business and a BA from the College of William and Mary.
Hoffman specializes in platform-driven nonfiction, including big-idea books by experts and thought leaders, prescriptive books focused on personal or professional transformation, and issue-driven narrative nonfiction tied to current events. He is especially interested in health, fitness, wellness, business, psychology, history, and social issues, particularly projects with a strong concept and authors who can integrate a book into an established platform or business.
He does not represent fiction, children’s books, screenplays, or poetry.
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Non-fiction
From narrative nonfiction and memoir writers to authors, experts, scholars, and journalists with well-researched, compelling and new ideas, we love authors who are ready and able to promote their work and expertise in all forms of media.
Fiction
From picture books to new adult, we're enthusiastically on the hunt for compelling voices and projects that spark wonder, laughter, curiosity, and intrigue. Above all, we welcome authors and illustrators who are passionate about creating exceptional books for children, teens, and young adults.
Children's
From picture books to new adult, we're enthusiastically on the hunt for compelling voices and projects that spark wonder, laughter, curiosity, and intrigue. Above all, we welcome authors and illustrators who are passionate about creating exceptional books for children, teens, and young adults.
Hints
I’m always on the lookout for: Experts in their fields looking to integrate a book into their business, especially in the areas of health/fitness/wellness and business Books about psychology, business, history, or social issues from academics and thought leaders Books that can hook me on concept alone