Manuscript Evaluation
All manuscripts submitted to Sparks Literary Consultants Inc. go through a lengthy, in-depth evaluation process. We read every word you’ve written. It’s the only way to truly understand a manuscript. Reading one page or ten pages gives you only a glimpse. We believe that if you’ve taken the time to write a complete work, we should take the time to read it.
Agent Representation
Do you need an agent? The truth is, having an agent is not a guarantee of success, but it will give you an edge. Publishing houses have several acquisition editors. These editors review submitted manuscripts and decide whether or not they will be published. Acquisition editors are flooded with submissions. To eliminate some of the backlogs, many publishing houses use literary agents as their first line of defence. If a manuscript isn’t good enough to attract a reputable agent, they won’t accept it for consideration.
Self-Publishing
Would you rather develop your manuscript and get it to market quickly? Sparks Lit Books can help with all your self-publishing needs. From editing to layout and design, to printing, eBook, and print-on-demand production options, we handle it all to bring your book to life!
Manuscript Repair
Whether you’re interested in traditional publishing or self-publishing, we have the Writing Coaching and Editing services you need to create, transform, and polish any manuscript. Our experienced Writing Coaches and Editors are available to work with you from the earliest stages of inception to the final review of your work, and every stage in between.
Igniting Literary Excellence
Sparks Literary Consultants, Inc. has been assisting and representing authors since 2014 in a variety of genres, around the world. Owner, Anne Bougie-Johnson, started in the publishing business in 2001 as a literary agent. She then began branching out into manuscript evaluation, manuscript repair, and eventually writing coaching; all while continuing to represent her clients and cofounding and running 4th Floor Press, Inc., a self-publishing company.
In recent years, Sparks Literary Consultants has continued its fervent representation of authors and continued to grow. In 2024, 4th Floor Press was renamed Sparks Lit Books and brought under the Sparks Literary Consultants corporate umbrella
