Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency

The Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency (SDLA) is a premier literary agency based on the West Coast of the United States, renowned for representing a diverse range of high-profile and award-winning authors in both fiction and non-fiction. The agency’s core mission is “To find and sell well books that make a difference”.
Key Characteristics:
Reputation: The agency’s founder and president, Sandra Dijkstra, has been dubbed “the best agent in the West” by Newsweek and an “über-agent” by the Los Angeles Times, recognized as one of the nation’s top five literary agents by Esquire.
Genres and Interests: SDLA represents a broad spectrum of genres. Key areas include:
Non-Fiction: History, politics, current affairs, business, science, cultural studies, and memoirs.
Fiction: Literary and commercial fiction, thrillers, suspense, romance, young adult (YA), and children’s books.
Global Reach: The agency is active in selling subsidiary rights, including foreign translation, film, audio, and e-book negotiations, securing over 150 licenses annually.
Author Advocacy: SDLA prides itself on being a strong advocate for its clients, offering support throughout the entire publishing process to ensure their books reach the widest possible audience.