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The Wylie Agency

Literary Agency · Tier 1 · Founded 1980
A

Excellent (A) — Imprimatur Grade

The Wylie Agency (Andrew Wylie, 'The Jackal') is the world's most respected literary agency for literary fiction + estates. Strong on six-figure / seven-figure advance negotiation. Multi-decade founder continuity. Material 2024-2025 succession-planning attention as Wylie approaches 79.

92
Composite / 100
/ Subscore Breakdown · 5 Dimensions

Where this grade comes from.

Author Treatment
A
Editorial Quality
A
Sales / Distribution Reach
A
Adaptation Track Record
A-
Rights Posture
A
/ Key Events & Disclosures

Timeline & positioning.

  • Founded 1980 by Andrew Wylie
  • Multi-decade dominance in literary fiction
  • Estate representation (Nabokov, Bolaño, Updike)
  • Material 2024 succession attention

/ Best for

Established literary authors with mid-career bestsellers; estate placements; six-figure advance representation.

/ Watch out for

Selectivity is the highest in the industry. Early-career authors not typically represented. Wylie's age + succession is the material 5-year question.