What We Do
We often help authors develop their ideas from concept to proposal to finished book, which could entail editorial support, guidance in brand development and marketing, or assembling a team to amplify an author’s work. We are experts at negotiation and strategy, so the book deals we make are carefully planned and executed so as to be as robust as possible with the best partner for each author. Our team enjoys the process of collaboration to make each author’s experience professionally satisfying, friendly, fun, and sustainable.
What People Are Saying
“A good literary agent is a fighter on behalf of authors, but a great literary agent is also deeply kind, discerning, and honest. Stephanie possesses all of these qualities in spades, and they seem embedded in the ethos of the Tade Agency. Best of all, Stephanie and her team seek to understand not just the type of writer you are but the one you dream of becoming.”
— Rebecca Pacheco, author of Still Life
“Stephanie and her team are a dream to work with. She’s represented me for years and it’s just so wonderful to have someone who not only looks out for my work with thoughtfulness, care, and precision but is also creative and is available to help brainstorm how each book should look and feel.”
— Lodro Rinzler, author of The Buddha Walks into a Bar and Sit Like a Buddha
“I feel blessed to be represented by Stephanie and the fantastic ST Team. She is a total professional with decades of experience. As a first-time author, I didn’t know what to expect and Stephanie patiently showed me the ropes with accuracy and humor. She always prioritizes and values how I feel and what I want as the author. She is more than my literary agent, she is a mentor in the world of publishing, a trusted guide, and a real friend."
— Terri Cole, author of Boundary Boss
"I like most people. I love relatively few. I respect only a small handful for how well they practice their craft. I like Stephanie. I love Stephanie. And I respect Stephanie. I am unspeakably proud to be represented by her.”
— Rabbi Steve Leder, author of The Beauty of What Remains
“I’ve known Stephanie a long time, and when we first started working together I worried that she was too friendly, too nice… would she be soft in negotiations? Is it good that people seem to like her? Should I have a junk yard dog as an agent? Then I saw there was an iron fist in that velvet glove, and there was nothing to worry about. Seriously. She’s as good as it gets.”
— Frank Lipman, M.D., author of The New Rules of Aging Well and Better Sleep, Better You (with Neil Parikh)
“The Stephanie Tade Agency made our first experience with publishing seamless. They were always available to answer our questions, and even though they have many clients, they were able to be present with us at every turn. The agency not only supported us during the writing process, but they had a strategic plan on how to get our book publicized, culminating with being featured on Good Morning America. Stephanie and her team were organized and professional from beginning to end and made the relationship feel more like family than business. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience.”
—Ali Smith, Atman Smith, and Andrés González, authors of Let Your Light Shine
“Stephanie, or ST as she is often called, absolutely rocks! ST is an amazing example of a successful woman, wife, and mother who looks out for the best interest of her clients rather than herself. When negotiating book deals she 100% puts my interest and wants and needs above her financial interest. She is the best book agent out there and I am so blessed to have her not only as mine but also as a friend and advisor.”
— Amy Myers, M.D., author of The Autoimmune Solution, The Autoimmune Solution Cookbook, and The Thyroid Connection
“Stephanie Tade is beyond awesome! I used to be a published author before I had a literary agent, but after appointing Stephanie, she’s taken me and my work to a whole new level in the publishing world! She’s also helped me out when I faced a sticky visa situation. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Stephanie, both as an agent, and as a human being!”
— Anita Moorjani, author of Sensitive is the New Strong
“Stephanie Tade embodies Gandhi’s 3Hs in earnest! HEAD: Stephanie is super sharp and knows the publishing industry inside and out. She digs deeper to understand the potential of a book to make a difference in real lives. She has vision to see what is possible, and provides valuable input to make it as good as it can be. HANDS: Stephanie is energetic and fearless, and doesn’t hold back in rolling up her sleeves in service of the client. She’s masterful in how she navigates relationships with publishers, PR specialists, authors, and more. HEART: Stephanie is refreshingly down-to-earth, wise, and caring. Her personal journey and contemplative practice inform how she shows up – steady, kind, and authentic – and what to focus on (books that help people and the planet). To say it has been a true delight working with Stephanie is an understatement!”
— Susan Bauer-Wu, author of A Future We Can Love
”My life was changed by working with Stephanie Tade and her agency. At the time, I was a medical doctor with an idea. I'd never written a book before and definitely didn't consider myself an author. Most agents that I pitched the idea to were skeptical. But Stephanie not only believed in me, but she challenged me to make it better. Stephanie and her team guided me through the process of building a compelling book proposal, joined me on a tour of the major publishing houses, and helped me secure an incredible first book deal. That book, Fiber Fueled, launched in May 2020 as an instant New York Times bestseller and has since sold hundreds of thousands of copies. My second book, The Fiber Fueled Cookbook, was an even bigger launch and spent three weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. A lot has changed in a short period of time for me, and while I may not yet consider myself an author I do know that I couldn't have done it without Stephanie Tade and her fantastic agency.”
—Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, M.D., author of Fiber Fueled and The Fiber Fueled Cookbook
“It’s hard to imagine that Stephanie is amazing as the testimonials suggest. But here’s the real truth: She’s actually even better. Having Stephanie as your agent is like being given a superpower. She made navigating a first-time publishing experience nearly-seamless, and even fun, bringing more to the party that I even knew one human could. Stephanie combines the wisdom, experience and passion you’d want in your advocate, the savvy and prowess you’d want in a negotiator, kindness and humor you’d want in a friend, and the straightforward, insightful, openness you’d want in a member of your team. Team Tade is the best team around and the only team for me.”
