Kingsley Rights Agency is a literary and intellectual-property representation firm dedicated to helping authors and story-driven properties pursue opportunities across traditional publishing, film, television, streaming, and international markets.
We combine literary representation, publishing strategy, rights development, market positioning, and entertainment strategy to help exceptional stories reach the right decision-makers.
LEADERSHIP
ALEXANDER KINGSLEY
Founder & Managing Director
Alexander Kingsley leads the strategic direction of Kingsley Rights Agency, overseeing literary representation, publishing strategy, intellectual-property development, and entertainment opportunities.
His work centers on connecting authors and distinctive stories with appropriate opportunities across publishing and screen entertainment.
Areas of Leadership
● Literary representation
● Publishing strategy
● Rights development
● Author positioning
● Intellectual-property strategy
● Film & television development
● International opportunities
● Business development
● Strategic partnerships
● Deal evaluation and negotiation
“The role of representation is not simply to find a destination for a book. It is to understand the story, recognize its potential, protect its value, and create a strategy for where it can go next.”
— Alexander Kingsley
Our Services
Building the long-term potential of exceptional stories.
Why Kingsley?
STRATEGIC
We look beyond the immediate opportunity and consider the property's broader potential.
SELECTIVE
We focus on projects where we believe meaningful opportunities may exist.
PROFESSIONAL
We believe high-quality presentation and communication are essential to effective representation.
GLOBAL
We think beyond one territory, one format, or one market.
AUTHOR-CENTERED
We place the author's creative work and long-term interests at the center of our approach.
CROSS-MEDIA
We recognize that today's successful intellectual properties can move between books, audio, screen, international markets, and other formats.
Our Process
Ensuring every property is carefully evaluated, strategically positioned, and connected with right opportunitiesfor long term success.
DISCOVERY
We learn about the author, the work, its audience, and its potential.
TARGETING
We identify appropriate publishing, entertainment, or rights opportunities.
EVALUATION
We assess the property's literary, commercial, publishing, and adaptation characteristics.
REPRESENTATION
We facilitate professional submissions and communications on behalf of represented properties.
POSITIONING
We determine how the property can be presented most effectively to the appropriate market.
NEGOTIATION
Where an opportunity develops, we assist with strategic evaluation and rights discussions within the scope of our representation.
DEVELOPMENT
Where appropriate, we help develop professional submission and presentation materials.
LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT
We look beyond the immediate opportunity and consider the property's broader potential.
What we look for?
Kingsley Rights Agency is interested in distinctive projects with a strong combination of story, audience, positioning, and potential.
We consider projects across a range of categories, including:
FICTION
● Literary Fiction
● Commercial Fiction
● Romance
● Mystery & Thriller
● Crime ● Historical Fiction
● Science Fiction
● Fantasy
● Young Adult
● Children's Fiction
NONFICTION
● Memoir
● Biography
● Business
● Leadership
● Self-Development
● History
● Current Affairs
● Inspirational
● Health & Lifestyle
● Narrative Nonfiction
SCREEN & ADAPTATION
● Feature Film Properties
● Television Concepts
● Limited Series
● Streaming Adaptations
● Book-to-Screen Properties
What makes a property stand out?
We look for projects with one or more of the following characteristics:
A distinctive voice:
A compelling and memorable authorial perspective.
A strong premise:
A story or concept that can be communicated clearly and effectively.
A defined audience:
A clear understanding of who the work is for.
Commercial potential:
A property capable of connecting with a meaningful marketplace.
Adaptation potential:
For screen-oriented properties, characters, worlds, themes, or narratives that can translate effectively into visual storytelling.
Long-term IP potential:
The possibility that the property can grow beyond a single edition or format.