Established in Paris
Literary
Agency
Where great stories find their reader — Linwood Messina represents authors and safeguards their work, from first draft to foreign rights.
about linwood messina
A Literary Agency Built on Trust
For over a decade, Linwood Messina has represented authors across fiction and nonfiction, connecting distinctive voices with the readers, publishers, and rights partners who champion them.
We believe in close, long-term relationships with our authors — careful editorial guidance, considered submissions, and representation that puts the work first
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” There are few things more satisfying than connecting a book with the right editor whether I’m acting as a primary agent for an author or selling translation rights. “
— Gregory Messina, Founder
Represented Authors
Voices We Represent
A small selection of the authors on our list.