New Agent Alert: Daniel Niv of Olswanger Literary
Literary agent alerts (with this spotlight featuring Daniel Niv of Olswanger Literary) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building their client list.
Daniel Niv (she/her) is the co-founder and editor of Spell Jar Press, a publisher of print anthologies. She majored in Literature and Creative Writing and previously worked as a librarian. For the past few years, she has also freelanced as a manuscript reader for various publishing houses. Following her internship with literary agent Anna Olswanger, she became a Literary Associate at Olswanger Literary.
Currently Seeking
Fiction: I am looking for fantasy manuscripts, particularly romantasy! I also love new adult, magical realism, dark academia, historical fiction and retellings, and family sagas. For romance, I am more intrigued if the setting is historical or unique.
The most important thing for me when reading a manuscript is to connect with the protagonist. I often find myself connecting to vulnerable protagonists who discover their strengths. Overall, I love stories with a compelling hook, an emphasis on character development, high stakes, and plot twists.
I welcome manuscripts with diverse voices from all backgrounds and marginalized communities.
Nonfiction: I am interested in historical narratives with compelling storytelling (preferably related to wartime), and works on spirituality and esoteric topics.
How to Submit
I exclusively represent non-illustrated adult fiction and nonfiction. Although I love young adult books, I do not represent them.
Please use the link below to fill out a short query form and attach the first three chapters of your manuscript. If you would like, you can include a short synopsis.
Robert Lee Brewer is Senior Editor of Writer's Digest, which includes managing the content on WritersDigest.com and programming virtual conferences. He's the author of 40 Plot Twist Prompts for Writers: Writing Ideas for Bending Stories in New Directions, The Complete Guide of Poetic Forms: 100+ Poetic Form Definitions and Examples for Poets, Poem-a-Day: 365 Poetry Writing Prompts for a Year of Poeming, and more. Also, he's the editor of Writer's Market, Poet's Market, and Guide to Literary Agents. Follow him on Twitter @robertleebrewer.
