Marilyn Biderman

Before joining the Transatlantic Agency, Marilyn worked at her own literary agency and consultancy practice for seven years, where she helped launch the careers of début and prize-winning authors.

She had previously worked at McClelland & Stewart for twelve years, most recently as Vice President, Director, Rights and Contracts, handling international rights for authors including Leonard Cohen, Alistair MacLeod, and Madeleine Thien.

Marilyn is a member of the Law Society of Ontario, a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School, and holds a BA in English Literature from the University of Toronto.

She has guest-lectured at Humber College, Ryerson University, Simon Fraser University, and the University of British Columbia, taught in Centennial College’s publishing program, mentored publishers for the Association of Canadian Publishers and the Canada Council, served as a juror in literary competitions, authored papers on copyright law, served on the inaugural executive of the Professional Association of Canadian Literary Agents, and participated in the organizing committee for the International Visitors Program of the Toronto International Festival of Authors.

She also served on Sheridan College’s Professional Advisory Council for Creative Writing & Publishing and chaired the board of The Dance Current, and she is proud of her work with the St John Ambulance Therapy Dog program.