Liza Dawson

About the Agent

Liza Dawson founded her agency in 1996, building a reputation for developing authors' careers. She represents big commercial fiction and literary fiction, as well as nonfiction that aims to make the world a better place and explores life's complexities. Her list includes books for almost all ages, with many award winners and New York Times bestsellers. She finds it thrilling to sign a talented debut novelist, work with them, and place them with a passionate editor. It's equally exciting to relaunch a much-published writer. Liza spends considerable time helping her nonfiction writers craft their proposals. She sees herself as a talent hunter and, once a sale is made, a ferocious talent guardian.