About
RoBarry Publications & Literary Agency
RoBarry Publications was established in 2015 in Calgary, AB, Canada (Treaty 7 territory). Rohadi Nagassar initially founded the imprint to publish a collection of his titles, the first one being, Soul Coats – Restoration. An Adult Bible Coloring Book.
The publishing imprint focusses on non-fiction manuscripts in the faith genre and faith related art books.
In 2024, RoBarry Publications expanded to include literary agency services for writers looking for wider publication with traditional imprints particularly in the USA. Rohadi has worked with the publishing industry in Canada and the United States since 2015. He has published works with both RoBarry Publications and traditional imprints.
Those seeking literary representation, we are currently accepting pitches from BIPOC authors in the non-fiction genre, and all authors focussed on narratives coinciding with justice and faith for a modern world.
Frequent Asked Questions
How much does representation cost?
Your book agent should not charge you any money. We are compensated when your book sells, and subsequent royalty payments. Typical fees range from 10-20% of the author’s total book royalties and advances.
How long does it take to receive a response from submitted manuscripts?
You can expect a reply within one month, usually sooner. We will also aim to provide you with some feedback. (April, 2024)
What does publishing look like?
We will only take on projects that fit our ethos, and those that do usually fit within our hybrid publishing approach where authors contribute a portion to the production of their books to share with the world.
What is the wait time for a reply for agency representation?
We aim to provide a reply within two weeks for authors looking for agent representation.
Why choose RoBarry?
For literary representation we understand the publishing industry and work authors put in. We want to get you published, but also know there’s a gap in author support during the writing process and post-publication. We want to fill this gap where creators feel more supported during their writing ventures, and seek to add more sustainable support features for represented authors.