Horror Literary Scout
Scouting horror for Brazilian publishers.
Hi, I'm Fernando. I scout English-language horror novels for Brazilian publishers.
I have worked as a film and literary producer for one of Brazil’s most important thriller authors, developing projects for film, TV, and books published in Brazil, the US, and other territories. I also have a background in creative writing and screenwriting, and I'm a fan of contemporary horror from the US for many years now.
I'm interested in adult horror and thriller novels with commercial potential, broad international appeal, and low dependence on highly local context. If you're an agent or editor, I would love to hear from you. For now, I am not looking for independent authors.
01 / Ongoing scouting
A focused report on the US horror market: which titles and authors are gaining momentum, how their translation potential looks for Brazil, what local references or gaps matter, and the strongest publicity and marketing angle for each book.
02 / Single-title evaluation
Send me a title and I'll do a full read and make a market assessment. I'll analyze commercial potential, themes and topics with localization match, narrative elements that may need adaptation, comparable books, and the target readership for a Brazilian edition.
03 / Strategic positioning
Access to a daily updated database of trending books, rights tracking, agent contacts, author momentum, comparable titles, and market notes to support faster scouting and acquisitions decisions.
Or email me at hi@fticon.co