Kate Epstein is a literary agent with the Epstein Literary Agency. Kate is also the founder and president, and she is a member of the Association of Authors’ Representatives. Kate travels periodically to her native New York CityÑan easy train ride from her Washington, DC-area locationÑand is actively building relationships with editors at publishers large and small. The particular strengths she brings to authors include:
Intelligent and insightful editing.
Concept sharpening when required.
An imagination for companion books when the time comes.
An understanding of editors that comes from having been one.
A willingness to work with independent publishers that offer good distribution, as well as larger publishers.
Enthusiasm and attentiveness.
A passion for working with authors and for defending their interests.
An understanding of authors’ emotional experience of the publishing process.
Kate participates in writer’s conferences from time to time, and values the opportunity to meet writers and share her opinions about the business of publishing. Upcoming appearances at such events, if any, are listed in the News section.
Epstein Literary offers a standard agency agreement that follows AAR guidelines and charges 15% commission on sales to North American publishers. No fees, ever. Standard expenses are charged against sales, not billed directly. Kate Epstein founded the Epstein Literary Agency in October, 2005, after four years’ acquisitions experience at Adams Media. Kate Epstein holds a B.A. with Highest Honors in English from the University of Michigan. She lives with her husband and two children outside Washington, DC.