During its participation at the Sharjah International Book Fair

Sharjah Literary Agency highlights the need for literary
agents to adapt & innovate in the digital age

Sharjah, November 03, 2023

Sharjah Literary Agency (SLA), the first-of-its-kind in the Arab region dedicated to the promotion of Arabic literature, brought together some of the world’s leading literary agents at the ongoing 42nd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) for a dialogue to enlighten and inform publishing and creative industry stakeholders in the Middle East. During SLA’s participation, they informed and inspired attendees on ways they can create quality content while protecting their rights as well as their intellectual property and creative assets in a tech-driven world.

The evolving role of literary agents in the digital era

During a panel discussion on Thursday, SLA Director, Tamer Said offered a comprehensive overview of the ever-evolving role of literary agents in the digital age. He was joined by London-based literary agent Sophie Hicks, who represents New York Times and Sunday Times bestsellers on both adult and children’s lists, and is a member of The Book Society and Women in Publishing; and Yasmina Jreissati, founder and director of Raya Agency from Lebanon who provided valuable insights into the changing landscape of the publishing world and the opportunities presented by the digital era.