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Jan Kardys

President, Literary Agent at Black Hawk Literary Agency
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Jan Kardys is a seasoned publishing professional with 16 years of experience, holding senior roles at Google, Black Hawk Literary Agency, and Unicorn Writers' Conference, with expertise in creative writing, editing, and contract management.
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Redding, Connecticut, United States, US
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  • Publishing
  • Books
  • Editing
  • Editorial
  • Creative Writing
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I am Jan Kardys, a passionate literary professional based in Redding, Connecticut. With over 15 years of experience as the President and Literary Agent at Black Hawk Literary Agency, I specialize in publishing, editing, and creative writing. My journey in the publishing world includes founding the Unicorn Writers' Conference, where I connect writers with industry experts. I have a strong background in contract management from my time at Scholastic and Google, where I honed my skills in negotiating and compliance. I hold a BA in English Literature from Elmira College and have furthered my studies at the University of Exeter. Fluent in both fiction and non-fiction writing, I am a published author and enjoy blogging about literary trends and insights.

Experience

  • Black Hawk Literary Agency
    • Redding, CT
    • President, Literary Agent
      • 2008 - Present
      • Redding, CT

      Consider manuscripts, work with writers to get them published and submit to book publishers. Assist in developing a marketing platform for their work to enhance their image in print and over the internet. Having worked for Google for 3 years I have many creative ideas to assist writers.

  • Unicorn Writers' Conference, Inc.
    • Redding, CT
    • Chairman, Founder
      • Dec 2008 - Present
      • Redding, CT

      Writer's Digest Magazine featured Unicorn conference in their Feb 2012 issue and we were sold out five years in a row - over 267 people attended in March 2014. Next conference is March 25, 2017 at Reid Castle, Purchase, NY. Signature is our 1-1 manuscript review sessions for 40 pages read in advance by the agents and/or editors you select for a 30 minute appointment at the castle (additional $60 each). Price is $325 and includes three meals and all the workshops available (5 different ones every hour). Additional charge for query letter review workshop and flap copy workshop - provide material in advance for review. unicornwritersconference.com

  • Unicorn Writers Conference
    • Chairman
      • 2010 - 2010

  • Scholastic
    • Contracts Manager
      • Dec 2006 - Dec 2008

      Draft and negotiate contracts for largest children's book publisher.

  • Google
    • Senior Contracts Associate
      • Dec 2003 - Nov 2006

      Reviewed and approved Google AdWord contracts as well as other Google products. Created a compliance system for AdWord contracts. Created Google Museum Club and active co-chairman of Authors at Google in NYC.

  • ArisGlobal
    • Executive Assistant & Contracts Coordinator
      • Oct 2002 - Aug 2003

  • Towers Perrin
    • Director of Contracts
      • Feb 2002 - Aug 2002

  • Little, Brown and Company
    • Director of Contracts
      • Feb 1996 - May 2000

  • Macmillan
    • Director of Contracts, Copyrights & Permissions
      • Jan 1985 - Feb 1996

  • DirectGroup Bertelsmann
    • Assistant Contracts Manager
      • Dec 1983 - Aug 1985

  • Scholastic
    • Rights & Permissions Associate
      • Dec 1980 - Dec 1983

  • St. Martin's Press
    • United States
    • Book and Periodical Publishing
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Subsidiary Rights Associate
      • Jan 1980 - Jun 1980

    • Subsidiary Rights Associate
      • Jan 1980 - Jun 1980

  • Lippincott & Crowell, Publishers
    • Executive Assistant & Contracts Coordinator
      • Nov 1978 - Jun 1980

  • Harcourt
    • Production & Editorial Assistant
      • Apr 1977 - Jan 1980

Education

  • 1972 - 1976
    Elmira College, Exeter University
    BA English Literature, English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • 1975 - 1976
    University of Exeter
    English Language and Literature, General
  • 1972 - 1976
    Elmira College
    BA, English Literature
  • 1974 - 1975
    Exeter University
    Junior Year Abroad, English Literature

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