Biography and memoir are genres of book represented by Langtons International Agency and published by Central Park South Publishing. A biography is a non-fiction book written about a person, usually a famous person or motivational figure. It is account of a person’s life, written by someone else. It tells the narrative story of their life, and their accomplishments. While it includes facts, dates, and history, a good biography will have a narrative arc, with character development, action scenes, and dialogue. Memoir is a type of biography which the author writes about themselves. The author tells their life story and personal history, or a specific part of their life, sharing their experiences and advice. Rather than facts, a memoir focuses on the emotions of the author, as they give the reader insight into their thoughts and feelings.

Langtons International Agency also helps with ghostwriting your memoir.

Publishers look for biographies by famous people, or by someone with a unique experience, that will have a wide audience.

Examples of biography represented by Langtons International to commercial publishers include the bestselling book Trumbo by Bruce Cook, now a major motion picture. Oscar’s Ghost by Laura Lee. Menachim Begin by Avi Shilon. Ben Gurion by Avi Shilon. Conversations with Sarte by John Gerassi.