EDITING
“Linda Langton combines honest appraisal with a craftsman’s touch… Both you and your project will be delighted with the result.” - Professor Stanley Renshon, “The Obama Presidency of Change” (Routledge Publishing, Spring 2011)
“Linda is truly gifted as an editor. She is both nurturing and thought provoking to writers. She offers a unique blend of insights and considerations that never compromise the writer’s own vision. We trust her judgement completely.” - Victoria Jancek, “The Tome Travelers”
“I can highly recommend Linda Langton and her company as a valuable source for all writers, whether experienced or first time, writers of fiction or nonfiction. Prior to publication I worked extensively with Linda on my book, “The Enchanted Riddle,” book one of a magical realism trilogy. Her energy, enthusiasm, and insights were of inordinate value to me and I cannot recommend her highly enough.” - Charlotte Kandel, “The Enchanted Riddle” (Strident Publishing UK, July 2012)
“As a relatively new writer, who is just getting up the courage to put my work into the world for critique, Linda Langton has made that process much less intimidating. She is open and available to discuss editorial feedback and how my writing is progressing. Her supportive encouragement is incredibly comforting, especially after a tough day of editing. Overall,Linda’s warmth and collaborative nature help make the iterative editing process of getting a book ready for publication, almost fun.” - Natalya Swann, “Circle of Fire”
“Professional, dedicated, and committed to excellence, Linda should be considered a first choice for anyone wishing only the best in writing and publication assistance. As a first-time author, through her knowledge, creativity, and dedication, I have learned a lot from Linda.” - Michael T. Force, “The Light Bringer” (HCI Books, Sept. 2011)
“I’ve been working with Linda on an edit of a new manuscript and wanted to take this opportunity to comment on her professional honest advice and direction. Since we began, she has proven to be an outstanding resource of knowledge, creative thought, and constructive criticism that has not only enhanced my work but also elevated my writing skills. I would recommend Linda and her company to any author who aspires to bring their work to a higher level.” - Christopher A. DiGiuseppi, “The Light Bringer” (HCI Books, Sept. 2011)
“Linda Langton has provided me with a wonderful editing service and some great ideas for improving my book. I look forward to continuing to work with her in the future.” - Alan Shelton
“Linda, thank you and your staff so much for the help you have afforded me in developing my manuscript. I have been impressed not only with your professionalism, but with your warmth and personal attention. I was equally as impressed with the sensitivity of your editing. As a Christian writer, I was concerned that the spirituality of my writings would not be addressed in your overview. I was delighted to find that you had spent as much effort reflecting on my message as you had my storyline, style, and writing abilities. I would be thrilled to recommend you and your company for anyone’s editing needs.” - Crandall May
“Thank you so much for putting me in contant with your editor. She is a Godsend. I know her comments will make my book so much better and help me as an author, too.” – Cory Lancaster “Love…Out of Order”
“Having written over 200 articles for the New York Times and Los Angeles Times – maximum length 3,000 words – I wanted to transform one article about the discovery of the most important known Jewish Holocaust rescuer into a 90,000 word book. Linda guided me each step of the way, marrying the feel of the rescuer’s story to the historical narrative, not just telling readers about the rescues, but showing how they took place in a taut ‘you are there’ style. Bravo!” - Joseph Hanania, “Goosestep”
“Your suggestions have been right on, Linda! I think it is a much better book now and as always, I stand prepared to continue incorporating your suggestions as you see fit. Thank you, you have been a wonderful help and inspiration.” - Bill Harmening, “The Misadventures of Salem Jack & Finnegan Reeves”
“I have just finished reading the overview sent in by your editor, which is excellent, there are a lot of very good points and nothing I could disagree with. I remember reading that William Faulkner said that ‘you have to let go of all your little darlings’ (well something like that), which is basically what editing is. Please tell her she is a very good editor and I would definitely like to work with her again.” - John French, “The First Daughter”
PUBLISHING
Bestselling author Avi Shilon, Menachem Begin: A Life (Yale University Press, Nov. 2012)
“Huge thanks to my wonderful agent Linda Langton for taking me as her client, and securing my publishing deal with St. Martin’s Press, which is exactly what I wished for and had in my top choices.” – Amir Ahmad Nasr, “My Isl@m: How Fundamentalism Stole My Mind- And Doubt Freed My Soul” (St. Martin’s Press, June 2013)
“I am thrilled that I came across Linda Langton’s agency for our true-crime book about a serial killer, “I Would Find a Girl Walking.” Linda was efficient, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and persistent, and was able to secure a contract for us with the best publisher, in our opinion, of true-crime books, Berkley/Penguin Books. Linda develops strong relationships with both clients and editors alike, and is a true pleasure to work with.” – Diana Montane, “I Would Find a Girl Walking: Letters from a Serial Killer” (Berkley Publishing, March 2011)
“I’m a newby author and did not have a clue as to how to get my Dog-Gone Good Cookbook published. Linda Langton was my savior. She believed in the project from the beginning and helped me through every step of my proposal. Within one week of Linda sending out my proposal she had two very nice offers from well respected large publishing companies. Thank you Linda you are a blessing.” - Gayle Pruitt, “The Gog-Gone Good Cookbook: for Humans and their Canine Kids” (St. Martin’s Press, 2012)
“I was thrilled with the quick response Linda was able to get from top-tier publishers, and by the fact that she was able to generate enough interest to trigger an auction among them within a week of sending out my book. Her guidance during the negotiation phase was similarly valuable, as is the support she’s lending me now, as I complete my manuscript and move on to the marketing phase of my book release.” – Ian Greenleigh, “The Social Side Door: How Social Media Has Rewritten the Rules of Access and Influence” (McGraw Hill, November 2013)
“It was my literary agent, Linda Langton of Langtons International Agency, who really made the book possible, by spending hours pushing and encouraging me when the task seemed too formidable, holding my hand when I was depressed and constantly reminding me that I was privy to the mind of one of the greatest thinkers of the twentieth century and not to waste it.” - John Gerassi, “Talking with Sartre” (US/UK Yale University Press, Nov. 2009)
“Finding an agent is hard enough, but finding one that “gets it” is nearly a miracle. Linda gets it. She is the eager advocate that a writer needs. When I wasn’t able to make it to the big BookExpo in New York, it was as if I were there anyway because of her tenacious representation. From the beginning of our relationship, I could see that it would be a good one.” – Mike Hill, “Cannibal Capitalism” (John Wiley and Sons, Nov. 2011)
“When we were first thinking of hiring Linda Langton, we didn’t know what to look for in a good agent. We were newbies at this particular aspect of professional writing, so we looked at the testimonials on her website and saw that she had numerous very happy clients. We thought, “Okay, we’ll give Linda a try and see what happens.” Well, here it is just a few months later and we are about to sign a contract with Berkley Books. Plus, Linda is now shopping the movie rights for us. We, too, are very happy clients and definitely recommend her services!” – Lisa Bonnice and Stacey M. Kannanen, “Sink or Swim: the Stacey Kananen Story” (Berkley Books, March 2013)
“At each step along the way, it has been enjoyable and rewarding to work with Linda and her staff in finding a publisher for my mainstream/literary novel, Boundaries. Linda is a knowledgeable and experienced agent who gives tremendous support and encouragement, and she is a lovely person with whom to work. I greatly appreciate her enthusiasm and ability to communicate and would wholeheartedly recommend Linda Langton to authors seeking a top-ranked, highly professional agent.” – Christina Zilius Mason, “Boundaries”
“Every author should be so fortunate as to have an agent with the energy, enthusiasm, and intelligence that Linda Langton brings to bear for her authors.” – Stanley Renshon, “The Obama Presidency and the Politics of Change” (Routledge Publishing, Spring 2011)
“Thank you Linda for your tireless efforts in finding a great publisher for my book, The Dogs of Central Park. In what is undoubtedly a difficult environment this task could not have been easy. Your dedication to my project, and your support throughout, is greatly appreciated.” – Fran Reisner, “The Dogs of Central Park” (Universe/Rizzoli Publishing, May 2011)
“My thanks to Linda Langton, my agent, for her enthusiasm and effort to place the book in difficult times.” – Robert Emmet Hernan, “This Borrowed Earth” (Palgrave McMillan, Feb. 2010)
“Langtons International Agency has provided me excellent support. Ms. Langton possesses an extraordinary set of skills, knowledge and insights to successfully navigate the publishing world. Perhaps more importantly, she is down to earth and shares a genuine desire with her clients to advance their interests. I have a great deal of faith and confidence in Langtons International Agency and strongly recommend it to other writers.” – Dr. Lawrence Kaplan, “Homer Lea” (Westholme Publishing, March 2011)
“I would like to thank my tenacious, hardworking and enthusiastic literary agent, Linda Langton, who refused to take “no” for an answer in these difficult times of publishing and was the one who made this book a reality. You are a great agent, a great person to work with and a great friend.” – John Coventry, “I Was, I Am, I Will Be” (Ben Bella Books, Dec. 2010)
“When I was searching for an agent to represent my book, Linda quickly embraced the vision of this project and worked tirelessly in her representation of my work – finding a publisher in a matter of weeks. I am very grateful for her counsel, help, and tenacious work on my behalf. Linda did an excellent job and I highly recommend her to any author.” – Ron Brown, “Courageous Life” (Dreamtime Publishing, Oct. 2008)
“While there are many reputable literary agents out there, Linda Langton is among the finest in the game. Her zeal, attention to detail and overall professionalism made Langtons International Agency my far-and-away first choice to represent my manuscript and, hopefully, my future projects. Naturally, I was delighted when my query resulted in an expedient-and positive-response. Never have I felt more comfortable putting my career in someone else’s hands. So if you’re looking for a literary agent with excellent publishing relationships, a proven track record and a genuine respect for authors and the craft of writing, you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone better!” - Adam Slutsky, “Don’t Marry A Stripper.”
“You are doing a great job with this, being very pro-active, and really being my advocate. I wanted you to know I see it, and I truly appreciate it. In other words, you are a very good.” – Jim Dale, “Summer Jobs.”
