Heather Roberts

1852 Literary

Heather is a licensed attorney and voracious reader. She started 1852 Media in 2016 to help authors market their books. She began 1852 Literary Agency to provide more writers an opportunity to publish and to help established authors reach their goals. When not reading, you can find her taking care of her herd of goats, quilting, or spending time with her husband and adult children.

Submissions Open

Subject Focus

Fiction: Debut
Fiction: Mystery/Crime
Fiction: Paranormal
Fiction: Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Fiction: Thriller
Fiction: Women’s/Romance
Fiction: Literary
NF: History/Politics/Current Affairs
NF: Lifestyle
NF: True Crime

Experience

9

Years of Industry Experience

2024

Member Since

Submission Requirements

How to successfully present your work

I am open for submissions for primary and/or subsidiary rights. Submit the first three chapters and a summary of the work you wish for us to consider. If you are requesting representation for your backlist, please submit three chapters of either 1) your most recent work, 2) your bestselling work; or 3) work that you believe most represents your writing style. Submit a full query letter. The letter should include 1) your goals for submitting; 2) short resume of your writing history; 3) why you are seeking agency; 4) any contractual history to the work you are submitting; and 5) if you are requesting subsidiary rights, your sales accomplishments.