MANGUS LITERARY GROUP
Literary representation for authors beyond the book deal.
Mangus Literary Group represents serious nonfiction, memoir, and public-figure authors with a publisher-first, author-choice approach. Traditional representation is commission-based and never contingent on purchasing services.
For authors seeking development or publishing support, our separately operated studio provides transparent, fixed-scope options—while preserving the author’s freedom to choose independent providers and publishing paths.
Boutique Authority
Mangus Literary Group is a boutique literary agency representing nonfiction authors, memoirists, and public figures with compelling stories. Founded by veteran ghostwriter and publishing strategist Jeffrey Mangus, MLG combines industry insight with hands-on author advocacy — helping writers secure agent representation and navigate the modern publishing landscape.
Transparent, strong and experienced commission-only literary representation
We don't just shop your work; we fight for its place on the shelf.
Strategic career management beyond the initial book deal.
Mangus Literary Group (MLG) is a commission-only literary agency for memoir, sports memoir, and authority nonfiction. Here is what you can expect, in plain terms.
A literary agent represents an author’s interests to publishers — pitching manuscripts, negotiating contracts, and guiding career strategy. At MLG, representation means active partnership: we work closely with each author from proposal to publication.
Mangus Literary Group is actively seeking exceptional non-fiction authors, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, executives, public figures, subject-matter experts, and celebrity personalities with compelling stories and transformative ideas.
Our primary areas of interest include:
We represent authors whose work combines authoritative expertise with compelling storytelling. Whether you are sharing a lifetime of leadership experience, documenting a remarkable personal journey, or presenting ideas that shape industries and influence culture, we seek manuscripts with exceptional writing, a distinctive voice, and significant commercial potential.
Our editorial and publishing team looks for projects that educate, inspire, challenge perspectives, and create meaningful conversations in today’s marketplace. We are particularly interested in books that establish authors as recognized experts, expand personal brands, and resonate with both national and international audiences.
At Mangus Literary Group, we partner with writers whose work has the potential to become influential books that leave a lasting impact on readers while achieving strong commercial success.
Please Note: We are not currently seeking children’s picture books, poetry collections, highly technical academic texts, or specialized scholarly publications intended for limited academic audiences.
Authors submit a query letter and sample materials for review. If it’s a fit, we move to a discussion about representation and next steps toward publisher submission. (Link to Submissions page.)
Jeffrey Mangus is the founder of Mangus Literary Group and a veteran ghostwriter/publishing strategist with 45+ published titles, including 10 Amazon #1 bestsellers, and placements with HarperCollins Leadership, Blackstone, and other major publishers.
MLG is a literary agency — we represent authors to publishers on a contingency basis. MLG is affiliated with Mangus Media Group (MMG), a separate publishing services company; any potential referral is fully disclosed, and representation decisions are always made independently, based on project merit.
AALA Disclaimer: Mangus Literary Group has applied for AALA membership; that application is currently pending. Use of MLG’s services does not imply or guarantee literary representation, which is offered solely at MLG’s discretion and formalized only through a signed representation agreement.