Literary agents for action adventure
Phrasemill lists literary agents who want action adventure, based on what they say on their public websites. “action adventure” is a genre tag; its identifier is action-adventure. 45 agents currently want it. Agents whose websites say they are closed to submissions are omitted. The quoted evidence for each tag is on the agent's profile. How it works.
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Agents (1–25 of 45)
Says: “ordinary people undertaking extraordinary challenges and having amazing adventures”
Says: “tales of adventure”
My list is typified by big-concept, commercial series fiction. If you can describe your children’s fiction in one line, or in an ‘X meets Y’ elevator pitch, I want to read it. I like books that have obvious potential fo…
Says: “She is presently open to Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Romance, Horror, Thriller, Action & Adventure and YA Fantasy.”
Chloe is a Director & Literary Agent, shortlisted for Agent of the Year at the British Book Awards in 2024 and 2026, who specialises in SFF, Horror, Young Adult and Middle-Grade fiction. Crossover; romantasy; romance; d…
Says: “action and adventure focus”
Says: “a sweeping or epic adventure where the romance propels the plot forward (without being the entire plot)”
I am happy to consider genres across the board and love nothing more than looking after a list with an exciting and wide-ranging mix of styles and readerships. I would like to see an original concept or hook, polished a…
Says: “Among other things, she is drawn to books that feature: action, and lots of it; mysteries; heatwaves and/or raging storms; plot twists; hotels; secrets simmering under…”
Lydia represents everything from picture books to the top end of crossover YA, and she particularly enjoyed working with author/illustrator talent, including graphic novelists. No matter the story, Lydia is drawn to voi…
I was made an agent in 2010 and always have an open list for submissions. I’m too much of a magpie for a wish-list, but my areas of interest and where I feel I can really add value to the career of an author or illustra…
I have developed a list of writers and presenters focusing on non-fiction, from food writing to history, popular science and nature, travel and adventure, politics and investigative journalism, the arts and memoir of all…
Marisa will judge each story not just on the writing, but also with an eye toward finding creative stories with well developed plots and rich characters with unique voices. She is always hoping for stories with standout…
Katherine represents history, biography, politics, current affairs, investigative journalism, narrative nonfiction, cultural criticism, pop culture, adventure, true crime, science, nature, medicine, business, sociology,…
Says: “romantic adventure for fans of The Mummy and Jewel of the Isle”
Says: “mystical adventures (i.e. Atlantis or Pirates–sea heist, anyone?)”
For fiction, Jason is primarily interested in science fiction, fantasy, thrillers, suspense, literary fiction, and commercial fiction, all at the middle grade, young adult, or adult levels. For non-fiction, he is intere…
She is drawn to stories with flawed and complex characters, plots that challenge traditional tropes, and worlds carved of original imagination. Genres of primary interest: Non-fiction: Science, Health, Business, Leaders…
She has a passion for immersive fiction and content-rich non-fiction. She also has a soft spot for military history. Genres of primary interest: Non-fiction: Business, Leadership, Self-Help, Lifestyle, History, Military…
Now she’d like to advocate for stories that take the reader beyond the traditional hero’s journey. Currently, Michelle represents middle grade, young adult, and some limited adult genres. Drawn to all sorts of stories…
She joined TLA in 2019 where she’s excited to grow her list. In YA, she loves creative and epic fantasies, but she is also drawn to realistic stories with multi-dimensional female characters. She is always interested i…
Says: “Adventure stories with a lot of movement, exploration, but also have solid grounding in the heart and emotions of the kids within the story”
Says: “Adventure-filled stories that read like they came out of the over-active imagination of an eight year old”
Says: “a highly-illustrated adventure story with puzzles and mysteries”
Actively looking for NA Books across all genres, she is also interested in Adult, Young Adult, and Middle-Grade Fantasy, as well as both Upmarket and Commercial Adult, all with never-before-seen worldbuilding, unique cha…
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