Tanya McKinnon
McKinnon Literary
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Updated: 8/28/2025
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Tanya McKinnon founded her agency in 2014 after nearly two decades in publishing as an editor, literary scout, and agent.
She helps authors shape projects through a rigorous in‑house editorial process and advises on long‑term career trajectories while capping new clients to maintain focus.
Her list has produced numerous New York Times bestsellers and winners of major awards including the National Book Award, Pulitzer Prize, Lambda Literary Award, LA Times Book Prize, and Frederick Douglass Book Prize.
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