Cathy Hemming

About the Agent

Cathy Hemming is associated with McCormick & Williams in New York, an independent literary agency specializing in literary and commercial fiction and quality non-fiction, including memoir, history, narrative, biography, lifestyle, sports, self-help, and pop culture. Devoted to representing authors at every aspect of successful publishing, Cathy is closely involved in each stage of a project. She works in tandem with authors to develop ideas, crafting proposals and editing manuscripts to achieve the best marketplace results. Looking beyond the immediate deal, she makes certain that her authors are well-served throughout the publication process, with a hands-on approach to editing, design, publicity, marketing, and sales. As an agency built on the talents and promise of its authors, Cathy takes an active role in career management, helping authors reach their widest possible audience through all available avenues, including magazine writing, lecturing, and the sale of international, film/tv, and subsidiary rights throughout the world.