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Luke Janklow

An agent with Janklow & Nesbit Associates (see other agents at this agency).

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Luke Janklow represents an eclectic and broad list of authors with multiple talents ranging from imaginative storytelling to broadcast and print journalism, politics and entertainment. There is one governing principle to Luke’s taste: books that are prime examples of their type, successful at what they’re trying to be…with natural storytelling and strong voices. His list features fiction and narrative nonfiction, idea books, disruptors, entertainment, sports and cookbooks as well as some design. In fiction, satire is a particular personal favorite, as is high concept science fiction, big ambitious novels, humor, thrillers/spy stories and young adult. Luke is focused on where publishing is going and what it will look like in the near and far future. He is open to exploring new publishing ideas and how authors can maximize and broaden their earning power and cultural impact. Having graduated from Wesleyan University with a degree in Cinema Studies and Art History, Luke is engaged by the worlds of film, television and digital. He is also exploring branding, products and other unusual ways for storytellers to expand their reach with a particular eye towards the way technology is effecting the way stories are told, distributed and consumed. As a professional musician who once wrote and made records, Luke’s experience in the music business provided valuable lessons that he applies to his work with authors. As a songwriter, he experienced how difficult it is to sit alone and create something and then present it to a sometimes indifferent world. Creating an original work takes imagination and guts; artists and authors need strong advocates in their corner. He saw the music business implode in the digital revolution, and sees preventable parallels that publishing can avoid in this transitional time. We are in the storytelling business and there are stories everywhere.

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Country

United States

Fiction Open

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults, Young adults.

Genres:
GenreSubgenres
General GeneralOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Science Fiction Science FictionOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Suspense/Thriller Suspense/ThrillerOpen to all/most Subgenres, including: Espionage.
Lengths:
Novel Novel
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Humorous, Literary, Mainstream, Satirical.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.


Nonfiction Open

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults, Young adults.

Lengths:
Book Book
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Humorous, Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics, including: Film/Television, Lifestyle (Cooking, Home decor), Music, Society/Culture (Pop culture), Sports/Recreation.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.


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AccuracyWe have received 8 reports from 8 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.
Days Reported8 min | 65.6 mean avg | 13.0 median | 295 max days (106.4 std dev)

Other Information

This agent may not respond to all queries. After waiting a reasonable amount of time, assume your submission will not be accepted.
Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day.
Most recent response reported was received on 06 Sep 2024.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 24 Aug 2024.

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Dates

Last Updated: 09 Oct 2024
Last Audited: 09 Oct 2024. (We audit each active listing twice a year. Learn more at link.)
Date Added: 10 May 2018

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