Back to Home > Content > Pitching an Agent > Pitching an Agent: Ben Salmon / Rights Unlimited
[Mail story] Mail [Print story] Print

Pitching an Agent: Ben Salmon / Rights Unlimited

An eclectic list of bestselling authors and a domestic rights arm still in its infancy makes this agency an ideal launchpad for authors seeking extra attention

By Rachel Kramer Bussel – June 13, 2006

Number of agents: Five
Number of clients: Over 100
Notable clients: New York Times bestselling author Norman Bogner; renowned actor, director, producer and civil rights activist, Robert Hooks; AWP Best Novel winner Duff Brenna; Olympic silver medalist Sam Hall; fourth-generation linguist and charitable foundation head Lin Berlitz-Hilton
Amount of unsolicited material accepted: While they ultimately accept a small proportion of submissions, agent Ben Salmon encourages them, describing desired manuscripts as, "anything that blows our socks off."
Fiction vs. nonfiction: About 50/50

Background: Founded 21 years ago as an international rights agency, Rights Unlimited has represented a number of bestselling authors internationally,...

AvantGuild Sign Up Now!Sign Up Now!
The How to Pitch series is worth its weight in gold. In just the first month I'd already benefited enough to consider the cost of joining well worth it. -- Gaen Murphree
AvantGuild benefits give you access to:
  • Premium content, including our How to Pitch Guides, an indispensable tool for freelance writers. view sample >
  • Savings of up to $35 per class on mediabistro.com courses and seminars.
  • Insurance discounts for freelancers and small businesses, including medical, dental, auto and home.
  • Lots of other professional discounts, including ZipCar (a $50 value) and your choice of magazine subscriptions (a $10 value).

... and much more! View all benefits or Sign up now!

Already an AvantGuild member?

Log in here to view the full page.

Email
remember me
Password
forgot your password?