Kristin Nelson

Kristin Nelson

Nelson Literary Agency, LLC
Likely Open
USA
Updated: 11/9/2025
Agent Bio

Kristin established NLA in 2002 with the goal of enabling every client to make a living solely from writing, a feat achieved by 90% of her authors without other income sources.

Over the last two decades, she has represented over sixty New York Times bestselling titles and many USA Today bestsellers.

Known as a "hard-working bulldog agent that will fight for you," she balances her professional advocacy with personal interests in tennis, pickle ball, and golf, as well as playing Bridge.

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