Sam Hiyate
Meet Sam Hiyate, the driving force behind The Rights Factory. With a knack for discovering and developing talent, Sam has catapulted numerous writers to bestseller status. More than just an agent, he's a dedicated mentor, shaping manuscripts for market success and guiding authors toward lasting careers.
As an instructor of "A Literary Agent’s Guide to Getting Published" at the University of Toronto Continuing Studies and the host of the podcast "Agent Provocateur," Sam provides insider insights into the world of publishing and agenting. For writers seeking a collaborator, Sam Hiyate is the catalyst for literary success—trust him to discover your voice and elevate it to new heights. Your success isn't just a possibility; with Sam, it's inevitable.
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Best fit: All genres of fiction and non-fiction
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Official Biography
SAM HIYATE is keen to discover new voices and help writers prepare their works for market, and to help them build lasting careers. At his agency, The Rights Factory, he's worked with colleagues to discover and develop works with a number of writers and helped put them on bestseller lists. Sam also teaches A Literary Agent’s Guide to Getting Published at the University of Toronto Continuing Studies and is the host of the podcast Agent Provocateur, giving a behind-the-scenes view into publishing and agenting.