So You’re Thinking About Becoming an Agent?

Rosecliff Literary is a fiercely editorial, high-concept-forward literary agency. We represent authors across fiction and select nonfiction with an eye toward tension, voice, and market precision. And we’re growing.

We're looking for sharp, emotionally intelligent, strategically minded people who want to build long-term careers in agenting—with clarity, mentorship, and taste. Whether you’re an experienced industry professional or a reader with razorblade instincts and no formal track yet, we’d love to hear from you.

We don’t care what your résumé looks like. We care what your taste looks like.
If you can back it up, we’ll teach you the rest.

  • Who You Are

    (Or Who You Might Be)

    We’re open to both developing and established agents. You might be:

    A publishing assistant, editor, or scout ready to shift toward author advocacy

    A junior agent without support or visibility in your current role

    An MFA grad, bookseller, or professional reader who knows how to identify story potential

    A social-savvy tastemaker who understands what makes a project move

    What matters most: you know how to spot a killer premise, think in comps, and get genuinely excited about what a book could become.

  • Who We Are

    (Not a Sink or Swim Agency)

    We invest in our people.
    We offer:

    A clear commission structure and quarterly payment schedule

    Submission templates, pitch support, and editorial strategy tools

    Internal mentorship, check-ins, and craft-forward professional development

    A strategic brand that’s already making noise in the industry

    We’re boutique by design. This means we keep our standards high, our systems tight, and our author relationships personal.

  • What to Expect

    (Reviewing on a Rolling Basis)

    This isn’t a cookie-cutter recruitment. It’s a discovery. A vibe check. A talent scout looking for raw editorial fire.

    If you slide into our inbox, here’s the what to expect:

    We read. We’re not just skimming your résumé. We want to get to know you for you.

    We reply. No ghosting here.

    We chat. Expect a call. We’ll talk shop, ask questions, and see if your energy matches ours.

    We grow. This is a partnership. You’re building a career, a list, a legacy. We’re here to make sure you do it on your terms.

    No suits. No buzzwords. Just real talk and real results.

Email us at info@roseclifflit.com with the subject line Agent Inquiry – [Your Name]
Please include:

  • A short note introducing yourself

  • A resume or publishing background

  • 2–3 genres you’re passionate about repping

  • One recent book you wish you had represented—and why