our story:
Founded in Red Hook Brooklyn, Volume Five® is a fiction-dedicated agency in association with High Line Literary Collective, that was built on the foundation that while great storytelling is paramount to outstanding fiction, focused author care is paramount to an outstanding publishing career. We are relentless in our pursuit of not only a great deal, but the best deal for long term prospects for all our clients ambitions!
We represent a dynamic roster of award-winning and bestselling novelists for audiences ranging from children and tweens, to young adults and adults writing across all genres and styles. Always with an eye for that sweet spot between Literary prestige and commercial sales appeal, we are dedicated to outstanding, conversation-starting fiction.
We are passionate about discovering fresh stories and feircely advocating for underrepresented voices. Our focus remains on cultivating long-term careers that provide our authors the satisfying endings they so often write, but most of all, We are committed to our work as life-long author champions and dedicated to building books as brands in new and innovative ways.
We love what we do, and it shines through in each and every project.
Why We’re Different:
Strategy.
We’re specialists in long-term growth. Listen, we love to learn but we’re not about to experiment with your work. “See what sticks” is our strategy for pasta, not publishing. From the inception of the book to consulting on the Television adaptation, our focus on career longevity and growth, means we’re staying on top of nuances, saturations & fluctuations across marketplaces to target the best approach for all your needs.
Care
We’re dedicated to 360 degree Author-care. Once upon a time (what can I say? we love fiction!) a literary agent functioned as a book deal broker. And while we’re as ferocious as ever, we also know that the most successful book deal means different things to different people. So whether your goals are specific and singular or that trio of prestige, placement, and payment - our goal-setting achieves the best possible results for you financially, editorially, and experientially. we want you to be as secure as you are talented.
Innovation
We’re adaptable. Our strategic and author-focused approach also means we’re ready to adjust with creative thinking backed by knowledge. From changing technologies, to labor strikes, to market constriction we are always expanding our relationships and awareness to guide you through this rapidly changing industry. Broad horizons and cultivated relationships with experts across legal, publicity, public relations, and technology mean we’re always ready to see you through the challenges of this journey, so you can focus on the storytelling.