Maria Vicente – Literary Agent
Q: Who is Maria Vicente?
A: Maria Vicente is an associate agent at P.S. Literary Agency. She is a creative and editorial agent, providing support to her clients through all stages of the writing and publication process. Maria is dedicated to managing authors’ literary brands for the duration of their careers.
Her reading preferences vary across categories and genres, which is reflected in her client list. She is actively looking for literary and commercial fiction, young adult, middle grade, illustrated picture books, and nonfiction projects in the pop culture, pop psychology, design, and lifestyle categories. She has affinities for literary writing, strong character development, and original storytelling formats.
Q: What has Maria done?
A: Maria’s publishing career began as an intern with Bree Ogden at D4EO Literary Agency. She also interned at P.S. Literary before joining the agency as an associate agent. Maria has a B.A. in English Literature from Carleton University, a Bachelor of Education from The University of Western Ontario, and many years of experience editing and designing literary magazines. She is currently an editor for Underneath the Juniper Tree, a literary/art horror magazine for children.
Q: Where can I find Maria?
A: Follow Maria on Twitter! Also be sure to read her blog, I Believe in Story.
20Q INTERVIEW with Maria Vicente
Twenty things you (probably) didn’t know about Literary Agent, Maria Vicente.
Q&A INTERVIEW with Maria Vicente
Maria answers what her position as associate agent entails, what she looks for in a query, talks about “high concept” YA and children’s books, the importance of an online presence and much more.
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