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. That’s the only way to truly understand a manuscript. Reading one page or ten pages gives you only a glimpse. We believe if you’ve taken the time to write a complete work, we should take the time to read it.
Agent Representation
Do you need a literary agent? Everyone will have advice for you on this point. The truth is, having an agent will give you an edge. Publishing houses have several acquisition editors. These are …
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!
Editing
Thorough, careful editing can make an enormous difference to the quality of your writing and the success of your manuscript. These days, publishing houses will only consider polished, professionally edited manuscripts. You have to put your best foot forward. Hiring a Sparks Editor prior to submitting your manuscript is a smart investment—in your work and yourself.
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
