Kathryn Willms

KATHRYN WILLMS is passionate about partnering with writers in all stages of their careers to build lasting and fulfilling literary success. She loves to work with writers of ambitious, unconventional, smart, and well-written nonfiction that pushes cultural conversations and knowledge in new and surprising directions.

She acquires across all nonfiction genres; her recent deals include cookbooks, cultural investigations, history, lifestyle, and women’s health. She is not currently acquiring conventional memoirs (although books exploring a topic that incorporate a personal story are very welcome). In all works, she looks for a deep curiousity and engagement with the big ideas of our times.

Kathryn also acquires select fiction in the genres of upmarket adult fiction, women’s fiction, and speculative literary fiction. 

She is looking for smart and joyful books with a sense of humour, a strong voice, and a satisfying ending.

She enthusiastically welcomes submissions from BIPOC and LGBTQ-2S creators.

Previously VP and senior editor at Colborne Communications and publisher of the hybrid Iguana Books, Kathryn has dedicated over a decade to working with writers to bring their books to market. She is also an experienced educational editor and writer, who continues to freelance for educational institutions, companies, and publishers.

Originally from Surrey, BC, Kathryn holds an MA in English from the University of Calgary and now calls Toronto, Ontario, home.