ποΈπ WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT πποΈ
#SamHiyate, Founder and CEO of #TheRightsFactory, is leading a 10-week workshop titled "Sell Your Memoir," drawing on 22+ years as a literary agent and 25 successfully sold memoirs.
π Apply here: syww.org/products/sel...
πβ¨ Weβre delighted to share that #TheRightsFactory clients, #LeslieShimotakahara and #MauriceVellekoop, will be reading as part of the #BrocktonWritersSeries, alongside Tamara Jong and Jes Battis this week!
More information here: brocktonwritersseries.wordpress.com/next-event/
In loving memory of Elaine Dewar.
#TheRightsFactory mourns the loss of this brilliant journalist and author, whose investigations and storytelling left an indelible mark on Canadian literature and journalism.
Read Elaine's obituary in #theGlobeandMail here: www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
It's been a busy few weeks at #TheRightsFactory, and we have more agent news to share with you!
Trisha Telep has been promoted to #literaryagent, and we are beyond excited to celebrate with her on this hard-earned achievement.
Join us this Sunday for a free online session with #SamHiyate, founder and CEO of #TheRightsFactory, as part of the #KauaiWritersConference online series! π΄π
Sam will also be attending the Kauai Writers Conference in person this November.
π Join the session here: us06web.zoom.us/j/8466820037...
Weβre excited to announce #WARRIORSANDHEROES: STORIES OF INDIGENOUS WAR HEROES by #WayneArthurson, publishing with #OrcaBooks in fall 2027.
This collection sheds light on the bravery and sacrifice of Indigenous military heroes.
Wayne is represented by Stacey Kondla at #TheRightsFactory.
TRF is thrilled to announce that award-winning, Texas-based academic R.J. Josephβs short story collection #MYMONSTERSAINTLIKEYOURS has been acquired by Cassandra Thompson at Quill & Crow π€
World rights were sold by #NatashaMihell at #TheRightsFactory.
π #Bookdeal alert! π
#WHATEVER by Ali Bryan and Emily Weedon is coming your way from @dundurnpress.bsky.social in winter 2028!
This wildly original #anthology brings together a rogues' gallery of Gen X voices from across Canada.
Repped by Stacey Kondla and Kathleen Foxx at #TheRightsFactory.
π¨ New episode alert!
In Episode 61 of #TheAuthorβsEdge podcast, host @allisonlanelit.bsky.social sits down with Sam Hiyate, president of #TheRightsFactory, to break down how to craft a #queryletter agents canβt ignore. βοΈπ©
π§ Listen now: www.lanelit.com/blog/how-to-...
π’ Exciting news! We're thrilled to welcome @mwbelford.bsky.social to #TheRightsFactory as our newest #literaryagent! π
Matt is on the lookout for bold nonfiction with fresh takes!
Matt champions #underrepresentedvoices. Got a story with heart + perspective? Query now: bit.ly/QueryMattBel...
π Congratulations are in order for our very own @jestrudel.bsky.social on her promotion to Associate Agent at #TheRightsFactory! π
With a focus on children's literature, Jes's dedication + passion for great storytelling make her an incredible asset to the team. Excited for everything to come ππ
Congratulations on the promotion to associate agent, @jestrudel.bsky.social π
and to @katemoodyagent.bsky.social on her promotion to assistant agent, as well! We are excited to see what amazing books you'll both discover π
#LiteraryAgents #AgentPromotion #WorkPromotion #TheRightsFactory
π We are excited to share that @literaryclara.bsky.social has joined #TheRightsFactory team as an #associateagent! β¨ She's on the hunt for adult upmarket & genre fiction with a unique twist ποΈ
π¬ Query Clara: https://buff.ly/3WT9eS5
For more info on Clara's interests: https://buff.ly/4b7fmMx