We are pleased to announce that a new document has been added to the LitQuest website. The Toolkit for Literary Agents is now available as a downloadable resource in the Toolkit for Literary Agents section. This practical guide is designed to support literary agents working in the international rights market. It covers key topics such

LitQuest has launched Find Partners, a new pilot directory mapping the literary markets of Slovenia, Croatia and Finland. The tool offers an overview of publishers, funders, festivals, book fairs, residencies, awards, agencies and other institutions that form part of the regional book ecosystem. Users can filter results by country, category, audience or month to quickly

Lit-Quest Europe (LAP-CB) is thrilled to welcome three literary professionals who will take part in the 2025 Residency Program in Novo mesto, Slovenia: During their five-day stay, they will participate in the Publishing Conference in Ankaran, deliver lectures, and connect with Slovenian publishers and editors. They will explore the Slovenian publishing scene and learn about

For Chiara Stanziani, the world of books has always been a place of fascination. Now an agent at the Helsinki Literary Agency (HLA), she works to bring outstanding Finnish literature to global audiences, ensuring that authors find new readerships across borders. Her journey into publishing has been shaped by persistence, curiosity, and a bit of

For Ferran Muñoz Jofre, literature is more than just a profession—it’s a passion that bridges cultures, ideas, and languages. As an editor at Editorial Anagrama, one of Spain’s most prestigious publishing houses, he has played a key role in curating a diverse and high-quality literary catalogue. Starting as an intern and rising to the position

Eglė Vėbraitė has spent years shaping the literary landscape of Lithuania through her work as a project manager in several publishing houses, including Kitos knygos, Sofoklis, and Obuolys. With a strong academic background in Lithuanian Philology and Literature & Press, she has built a career that bridges publishing, translation, and literary curation. Fluent in multiple

Anna Mioni is a literary agent, the founder of AC² Literary Agency, and a renowned translator. After a decade of working closely with authors and publishers, she has acquired important and meaningful experience in the publishing world. She recently visited Slovenia and stayed at Goga Press (Založba Goga) literary residence, situated in the heart of

In September, as part of the Lit-Quest project, a trio of literary agents from three different European countries visited us. Among them was the French literary agent Pierre Astier, who has been working as an agent in Paris for two decades and represents many French as well as international authors. We asked him about current

David Piovesan is a researcher who focuses on the role and future of bookstores in Europe. In this conversation, he reflects on the challenges faced by independent booksellers, their cultural significance, and the importance of bibliodiversity. What are some of the main challenges small booksellers are facing today, in France and globally?The first is survival,

This November, as part of the Lit‑Quest Europe (LAP‑CB) residency program, David Piovesan and Aylin Efe completed a short but productive professional visit to Slovenia, coinciding with the Slovenian Book Fair (Slovenski knjižni sejem) in Ljubljana. The highlights of their stay included two well-attended presentations at the fair: In addition to their public appearances, both