Welcome to Rosecliff Literary

Rosecliff Literary: Where stories find their path.

Publishing can feel like a black box. We're here to crack it open.

At Rosecliff, we believe good stories deserve great homes and the writers behind them deserve real support. We’re a literary agency built on radical transparency, editorial precision, and actual care (not just the buzzword kind). We represent authors who take risks, write boldly, and want their work to matter. And we do it with a sharp eye, a clear plan, and a deep belief that this industry works better when it works for more of us.

What We Believe

Publishing isn’t one-size-fits-all, so we don’t follow one-size-fits-all rules. At Rosecliff, we’re not chasing trends. We’re building something smarter. More equitable. More human. Because when the industry feels impossible to navigate, the answer isn’t to hustle harder. It’s to change the map.

We believe:

  • Access shouldn’t be about who you know.

  • Feedback should be honest, not cryptic.

  • And a literary agent should be a partner, not a gatekeeper.

We're not here to hoard knowledge. We're here to share it and lift the whole boat.

What Makes Us Different

Seasonal Wishlists, Strategic Timing
Our MSWLs change with the seasons, because readers shift, stories shift, we shift. We honor those rhythms and reflect them in the kinds of manuscripts we’re actively seeking each quarter.
Winter might bring us inward. Summer might make us bold. We stay attuned and intentional.

Hands-On Representation
We’re in the weeds with you. That means:

  • Deep editorial notes when you need them

  • Submission strategies built around your actual goals

  • Real talk when something’s not working—and a plan for what will

We're not just looking for a great book, we're helping you build a great career.

Values-Driven Agenting
We show up with integrity. We root for our peers. And we care about the kind of future we’re building in this industry.

What It’s Like to Work With Us

We’re not building an empire. We’re building relationships. Representation at Rosecliff is collaborative, responsive, and designed for the long haul. We’re not just pitching your book. We’re thinking about what you want three books from now, and how to get you there. You’ll get strategy, support, and a whole lot of behind-the-scenes demystification. Because when you understand how the system works, you can stop writing for it and start writing what actually matters to you.

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