Another top literary agency in NYC is Erica Spellman-Silverman. She is the senior vice president at Trident Media Group and represents many writers, as well as handling book-to-film rights for other Trident agents. Her list of clients includes the actor Sean Patrick Flanery. Those who choose to work with Erica Spellman-Silverman should keep in mind that the agency’s mission is to help writers get published and their books read.