Compass Talent

Book and Periodical PublishingNew York, United States2-10 Employees

Compass Talent is a New York-based full-service literary agency that represents a broad range of fiction and non-fiction, including literary and commercial novels, children’s books, memoir, journalism, history, science, and cookbooks. The agency works with authors to shape proposals and manuscripts, guiding them through the publication process and developing ideas in collaboration with clients to help projects reach their potential. Beyond editing and development, Compass Talent manages all aspects of a book’s life cycle, including foreign rights and film rights, indicating a holistic approach to career management for authors. The firm emphasizes close collaboration with authors to navigate publication stages and expand opportunities across markets, including a strong interest in cooking and food-related writing. Based in New York, Compass Talent traces its leadership to Heather Schroder, who founded the agency after a lengthy career at ICM Partners, positioning itself within the book and periodical publishing industry as a boutique firm that covers both literary and up-market non-fiction. The agency’s client roster spans commercial and literary fiction as well as serious non-fiction, reflecting a broad and diverse editorial focus.

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