Our Services:
Discover how Jade Lotus Literary Agency assists Asian authors
Dedicated Advocacy for Asian Authors
We prioritize amplifying Asian writers’ voices, ensuring their stories receive the attention and representation they deserve in the global literary market.
Global Connections and Opportunities
Our network opens doors to international publishers and media, bridging authors to diverse audiences and expanding their career horizons.
Personalized Literary Guidance
We offer tailored support throughout the publishing process, from manuscript translation and development to contract negotiations, ensuring each author’s vision is honored.
Jade Lotus Literary Agency provides professional literary representation for selected authors, with a focus on international publishing and translation-driven projects.
Our role is to act as an advocate, strategist, and liaison between authors, publishers, editors, and translators.
Literary Representation
- Representation of Asian literary works for English-language publication
- Strategic positioning of manuscripts for U.S., UK, and international publishers
- Assisting the author and the publisher during the translation process
- Submission management and editorial advocacy
Translation & International Rights
- Coordination with professional literary translators
- Development of English-language sample translations
- Management of translation rights and foreign rights inquiries
Publisher Outreach
- Targeted pitching to appropriate editors and imprints
- Preparation of submission materials (synopsis, positioning, pitch letters)
- Ongoing communication with publishing partners
Contract & Rights Support
- Review and negotiation of publishing terms
- Coordination with U.S. legal counsel when required
- Guidance on subsidiary rights and international editions
Self-Publishing Division
JLLA’s Self-Publishing Division offers Asian authors a direct pathway to English-language readers through global platforms — without waiting for traditional acquisition.
- Zero upfront cost — JLLA advances all production costs; expenses are recouped only from earned royalties
- Author retains full copyright at all times
- 70% of net royalties to the author / 30% JLLA commission
- Wide distribution — Amazon KDP, Google Play Books, Kobo, Draft2Digital, IngramSpark
- Formats — ebook, paperback, and audiobook
- Three-stage translation workflow — AI-assisted translation → bilingual quality review → English editorial polish
- Timeline — 10–16 weeks from signed agreement to live publication vs. 12–36 months via traditional acquisition
- Governed by a separate Self-Publishing Services Agreement, fully distinct from the Author-Agent Agreement
What We Do Not Offer
Jade Lotus Literary Agency does not provide:
- Manuscript coaching
- Ghostwriting services