Leita Williams

Leita acquires practical and commercial nonfiction in the categories of self-improvement, poetry, spirituality, comedy, social commentary, memoir, wellness, Christian living, and lifestyle. Some of her favorites niches include nature writing, LGBTQ voices, experiment-driven projects, Southern authors, food writing, Gen Z, and inspirational illustrated books. Since joining Convergent in 2021, she has edited acclaimed titles like Make Believe by Victoria Hutchins, Habits for Healing by Nakeia Homer, Making Room by Carl Siciliano, Soulfull by Farrell Mason, and Here by Lydia Sohn. Her upcoming projects include A Rebellion of Care by David Gate, Uncoupled by Daniel Cox, and a book with Victor Fontanez. Georgia-bred and Brooklyn-based, Leita is always looking for the next community-driven storyteller that wants to help create meaning in the world.