NZALA

What is NZALA?

The New Zealand Association of Literary Agents was set up to establish standards for literary agents operating within New Zealand.

All NZALA members subscribe to a code of ethics that includes:

• working on commission
• not charging upfront fees for the promotion of manuscripts
• not charging fees for reading manuscripts for agency purposes

Members

Here is a list of NZALA members and their contact details.

• Glenys Bean, www.glenysbean.com
• Michael Gifkins and Associates, michael.gifkins@xtra.co.nz
• Richards Literary Agency, rla.richards@clear.net.nz
• TFS Literary Agency, see our agency services for more details or contact us.

How to contact an agent

Here are some tips on how to approach an agent:

• E-mail first (or write including sae)
• Give a brief statement of your background
• Briefly describe your book.
• Say which publishers you have already shown it to, if any.
• Do not send electronic or hard copies unless you are asked to.
• If you are asked to send a hard copy, make sure you include a prepaid return envelope.

This is the official page of the New Zealand Association of Literary Agents (NZALA).

It is hosted by TFS Literary Agency and Assessment Service