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New York Times & USA Today Bestseller
USA Today Bestseller
USA Today Bestseller
USA Today Bestseller
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WE ARE STARLING
LITERARY + MEDIA
A full-service literary agency that nurtures talent and grows careers.
Starling Literary + Media represents bestselling and award-winning creators, as well as debuts. Regardless of where clients are in their careers, our goal is to help create enduring legacies through our strategic guidance, editorial savvy, and innovative business tactics.
WHY STARLING LITERARY + MEDIA
At Starling we're passionate about strategizing our clients' careers.
We work with authors and illustrators, shepherding their work through every step of the process: ideation, editorial revision, submission, deal and contract negotiation, publication, promotion, film/television opportunities, merchandising, and beyond.
Every creator’s path is different, and as a boutique agency, Starling is perfectly positioned to meet each client’s individual needs to best support their evolving creative goals and interests. We are small and nimble, able to pivot quickly and be a source of strength when our clients need us most.