About Copps Literary Services
Copps Literary Services, LLC was founded in 2021 by Elizabeth Copps. Together, with Chelsey Emmelhainz, Maeve MacLysaght, and Nicole Payne, we leverage over 30 years of combined industry experience. We aim to pair authors with the perfect publishers, grow their readerships, and foster new career opportunities. As passionate author advocates, our mission is to create an agency dedicated to quality, creativity, and changing the world—one book at a time.
We believe in:
Career partnership
At Copps Literary Services, we strive for genuine and long-lasting partnerships. We believe that success looks different for everyone, and we’re here to help our authors achieve their personal publishing goals.
Creative representation
We see change as an exciting challenge. With the contraction of the publishing industry, it is more important than ever to think inventively to find new and interesting opportunities for our authors.
Candid collaboration
In an industry that often lacks transparency, we value open and honest dialogue, treating clients with respect and working together to strategize and problem solve.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusivity: Copps Literary Services is dedicated to shifting the publishing landscape to reflect the diversity of our world. We are committed to racial equity, inclusivity, and taking an anti-racist stance in all aspects of our business.
Association of American Literary Agents: Our agents are all members of the AALA. CLS adheres to the organization’s Bylaws and Cannon of Ethics.