Elite Boutique Literary Consultancy and Representation
AALA Disclaimer: Mangus Literary Group holds itself to the professional and ethical standards set forth by the Association of American Literary Agents (AALA) and has submitted a formal application for membership. Membership status is pending as of this writing. This page will be updated to reflect any change in membership status once a determination has been made. Use of Mangus Literary Group’s services — including consultations, editorial feedback, ghostwriting, or any other offering — does not imply or guarantee literary representation. Representation is offered solely at the discretion of Mangus Literary Group and only upon mutual agreement, typically formalized through a signed representation agreement.
Commission Only Literary Representation.
We only get paid when you do. Mangus Literary Group (MLG) is a commission-only literary agency for nonfiction authors. If we don't sell your book, you owe us nothing.
No reading fees. No retainers. No upfront costs. Our commission covers submission strategy, proposal guidance, contract negotiation, and rights management. We voluntarily follow the AALA Canon of Ethics, so you can trust how we do business.
We represent memoir, sports memoir, and authority nonfiction, and we take on a limited number of authors so each one gets real attention.
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Hybrid Publishing (Agent Guided)
Develop the book at an agency level and professionally bring it to market.
This path combines the core book build with professional publishing execution: editorial production, cover and interior design, metadata, ISBN and distribution setup, production management, publication, and launch preparation.
Outcome: Published for Market Success.
Independent Imprint (Agent Guided)
Don't just own the book. Own the publishing platform behind it.
This engagement uses the same high-level Book Build and professional production standards, but the author publishes through an imprint they control.
MLG can help establish the publishing identity and infrastructure, coordinate production and distribution setup, and prepare the author to operate the imprint as a long-term intellectual-property asset.
Outcome: Your Imprint is The Publisher.
No two books, and no two authors, are alike. That’s why Mangus Literary Group (MLG) doesn’t sell one-size-fits-all packages. Every engagement is a comprehensive, author-specific investment in your book and your career, privately scoped after an initial project review.
What shapes your investment:
Engagements are five-figure investments, and the final scope depends on your manuscript stage, project complexity, publishing path, and author objectives. We outline everything in a private proposal after your project review, so you know exactly what you’re getting before you commit.
We collaborate with a select group of elite ghostwriters, carefully chosen for their reputation, experience, and proven merit — each with strong connections to top publishing houses. Our team specializes in nonfiction, memoir, and thought leadership, with a sharp focus on strong structural craft and writing that centers the author’s authentic voice and perspective.
A definitive book publishing plan for your ideas. We meticulously craft documents that capture the strategic value and literary merit of your work.
Precision mapping of your book within the current marketplace.
Defining your authority and reachable audience for acquisition editors.
Structural architecture and strategic narrative arc development.
Securing the right representation requires an insider’s perspective. We provide high-level strategy to navigate the submission process with absolute confidence.
Refining the first impression to ensure immediate industry resonance.
Identifying high-potential agency targets for your specific genre.
Crafting a compelling 'why now' narrative for agents and publishers.
Every book project requires attention to detail, and we recommend meeting to discuss yours for optimal
guidance.
Mangus Literary Group is an independent literary consultancy and maintains a professional affiliation with Mangus Media Group (MMG). Please be advised that the engagement of Mangus Literary Group for writing or publishing services does not guarantee representation by or publication with any MMG affiliate. All editorial and acquisition decisions are made independently based on merit and market viability.
MLG follows and adheres strictly to the AALA Canon of ethics.