Literary Agent

Full Service Agency

In the effort to provide a full-service agency for Influencers and Brand Ambassadors, Ellie Kay and Company LLC has branched into the book world as a literary agency. As a best-selling author, accomplished editor, and publisher of over one million paid words, Ellie Kay is highly familiar with the world of books. She and her team help her clients cultivate a top-tier proposal that sells, shop the manuscript to the right partners, negotiate an author-friendly contract, and even assist in marketing ideas for their clients. In addition, the agency provides media training for authors and influencers who will be involved in national media, Satellite Media Tours, and/or Radio Media Tours as part of their author duties. Click here for more information on Media Training Services.

 FAQs

  • The Ellie Kay and Company, LLC agency works primarily in the adult non-fiction space as her clients expand their influencer expertise by publishing books addressing the topics of finance, self-help, mental health, communication, military topics,  cybersecurity, lifestyle, parenting, fitness, cooking, travel, beauty, nutrition, bridal planning, gift book devotionals, college planning and a variety of other topics.

    The agency has sold some children’s books in the areas of education, finances and cybersafety.

    Currently, this agency does not accept fiction manuscripts, nor do we represent manuscripts for self-publishing, hybrid publishers or non-royalty-based publishing of any kind.

  • We do not provide editing services and do not charge reader fees for existing clients or new clients. As mentioned earlier, we do provide Media Training for public facing individuals and are usually hired by a company to train their spokesperson. We may, upon occasion, offer consulting services on a per-project basis at the rate of $500/hour.  This agency earns our 15% commission upon the sale of a manuscript proposal that we represent. As a Boutique Agency, we represent influencers, brand ambassadors and spokespersons on an application basis and require a referral from an existing or previous partner for that specific kind of talent.

  • This team has been fortunate enough to have some outstanding partners in book publishing to include (but not limited to):

    • Penguin/Random House/Crown Publishing

    • Simon and Schuster

    • Harper Collins

    • Bethany House Publishers

    • Baker Publishing House

    • Fleming/Revell

    • Christian Arts Publishing

    • Water Brook Press

    • Zondervan

    • Moody Publishers

    • Callisto Kids

    • KS Diggs Publishers

    • Wylie Publishers

    • Brilliance Publishing (audio)

    • Spire (mass market)

  • Currently, the lion’s share of the agency’s literary work is dedicated to their existing boutique agency talent. Authors and talent looking for representation can fill out an initial query form located at: https://www.elliekay.com/workwithellie .

    This agency primarily garners new clients through existing referrals. Having an existing client refer you as talent is a must in some cases (for influencers) and a plus in other scenarios (for authors).

    The potential client will be evaluated by the agency and if it is possibly a good fit, the full proposal will be requested for review. Ellie Kay and Company, LLC will not accept queries that are not already in proposal format. For the proper format, simple google or inquire on ChatGPT  “non-fiction book proposal format accepted by agents and publishers.”

Ellie was instrumental in representing me as a literary agent for my first traditionally published book deal. She masterfully negotiated the retention of certain rights and followed up appropriately to secure an addendum that protected my IP and title usage. While my experience with the publisher has been less than optimal, Ellie helped me get it across the finish line, sidestepping conventional limitations and expectations typically required to secure a book deal.

-Rahkim Sabree

Ellie is a phenomenal literary agent. From the start, she made the entire publishing process feel approachable and far less daunting than I ever imagined. I came in knowing very little about how to navigate the world of book proposals, submissions, and publishing deals, but Ellie guided me with clarity and expertise every step of the way.

She not only helped me develop strong, compelling proposals but also gave me a clear blueprint of my role and responsibilities as an author. Her thoughtful feedback, attention to detail, and industry insight helped me secure opportunities and deals I never thought possible.

Working with Ellie has been seamless. She’s intentional, supportive, and truly invested in her clients’ success. Everyone I’ve collaborated with who has interacted with her has echoed the same sentiment: Ellie is an expert in her field and a joy to work with. I can confidently say that without her, none of my publishing progress would have been possible, certainly not with the ease and confidence I now feel. She has completely changed my experience as an author, and I am deeply grateful for her guidance.

-Fareedah Shaheed