Speaking

Alice Speilburg is the CEO & Founding Literary Agent of Speilburg Literary Agency, representing commercial fiction and narrative nonfiction in traditional publishing. With 15+ years of experience, she has guided authors through acquisitions, multi-book deals, subsidiary rights, and long-term career strategy.

Alice brings insider knowledge of the publishing industry to executives, professional associations, and entrepreneurs, translating complex editorial and intellectual property concepts into actionable insights. She specializes in platform building, content strategy, and the commercial side of publishing — helping professionals leverage books and ideas to build authority, influence, and long-term impact.*

Her authors have landed contracts with Big-Five publishers, reached national bestseller lists, and received awards including American Library Association honors, Edgar Awards, and Goodreads Choice Awards, with several titles featured on The New York Times and The Washington Post “Best Books of the Year” lists.

*Speaking and consulting services are separate from literary representation. Booking an event or consultation does not imply consideration for agency representation.