Literary agents for adult
Phrasemill lists literary agents who want adult, based on what they say on their public websites. “adult” is a audience tag; its identifier is adult. 233 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.
Agents (1–25 of 233)
I specialise in non-fiction, seeking fresh, expert perspectives on history, science, nature, politics, big ideas, smart thinking, economics, health, and the arts. I am particularly interested in writers who can open rea…
Maggie Cooper represents adult fiction and nonfiction, with an emphasis on books that make our world weirder, kinder, more joyful, or all three. Maggie is actively seeking imaginative, genre-bending literary fiction; ca…
Jen Marshall represents acclaimed and bestselling nonfiction projects such Melissa Murray’s THE TRUMP INDICTMENTS, a 2024 #1 New York Times bestseller, Marisa Meltzer’s GLOSSY, a 2023 New York Times bestseller and a New…
Alongside her work on adaptations for the agency’s books, she represents novelists, non-fiction writers and screenwriters with a particular emphasis on guiding authors to write for screen and screenwriters who originate…
I am actively building a list of new writers, and forthcoming debuts I represent include Aea Varfis-van Warmelo’s genre-bending novel Attention-Seeking Behaviour (Peninsula Press), Moya Lothian-McLean’s rom-com Matchmake…
Christina is open to German-language submissions only. Alongside adult fiction and non-fiction, she also considers manuscripts in the children’s and YA space. Across all segments, she is drawn to well crafted, voice-driv…
Lauren represents authors and illustrators across Children's and Young Adult Fiction, New Adult/Crossover and Commercial Women's Fiction, and Adult Non-Fiction. She does not represent Science Fiction, Crime Fiction or Pi…
Jo really enjoys reading a strong voice in a story packed with passion and intrigue across adult crime, thrillers & suspense, contemporary romance, women’s fiction spanning commercial, literary, historical, and humour.…
Bryony Woods represents an eclectic mix of talented and award winning writers, including Sunday Times and New York Times bestsellers, with a list spanning from quirky children’s fiction and YA through to a broad range of…
Harry Illingworth is a literary agent at DHH Literary Agency. He represents authors of commercial and upmarket fiction and non-fiction, with a particular passion for crime, thrillers, and book club fiction. He is buildin…
Clare is building both the Darley Anderson Children’s Agency and the Darley Anderson Illustration Agency lists and also represents a boutique list of commercial adult fiction in both the UK and US. Clare’s very busy wit…
I’m very proud of the eclectic list of adult fiction, children’s books and non-fiction I have built since then. I represent authors of literary and genre fiction including Naomi Alderman, Belinda Bauer, Carys Bray, Oliv…
I represent adult and YA romance, fantasy, crime & thriller. Across the board I am looking for hooky one-line pitches, compelling characters, and the kind of stories which turn into obsessions. I'm a fangirl at heart and…
My primary focus is books for children and young adults. I also represent select fiction for adults, generally but not exclusively speculative. Specifically, I’m looking for exceptional middle-grade and young adult fic…
Her company has grown to represent everything from prize-winning literary fiction to bestselling picture books worldwide whilst maintaining the caring, family feel of a boutique agency. Children’s authors such as Stanto…
I have been building a list of adult non-fiction and children’s fiction writers since 2001. In non-fiction, I particularly love history and philosophy and biography, especially from authors who have the academic credent…
I represent a list of literary and upmarket fiction and non-fiction. This summer, I’m really looking to read literary and genre crossover: stylish, clever writing with horror, sci-fi, thriller, gothic, mystery, or dysto…
Maria works with Sam Edenborough handling translation rights on behalf of Greyhound Literary's clients and is building her own list of authors as a primary agent. She has wide-ranging tastes in fiction and is interested…
A life-long reader of speculative fiction, Sam would like to see highly original submissions in the science fiction, fantasy and literary horror genres. He's also keen to take on experts writing non-fiction for a genera…
I represent both adult and children’s fiction (as well as a small amount of non-fiction) and, more than anything, I want to be entertained by a great story while caring deeply about your characters. In general I love bo…
She represents award-winning and bestselling authors of commercial and upmarket fiction and non-fiction for adults and young readers. She is particularly drawn to stories that explore the complexities of human relations…
Emma is a literary agent and actively acquiring literary to commercial fiction, with a focus on upmarket literary/book club fiction, romantic dramas, thrillers and suspense. She is drawn to fiction that balances wide com…
In fiction, I am looking for anything extraordinary and precise, in the vein of Anita Brookner, Jenny Offill and Gwendoline Riley. Work that pulls apart the strands of the everyday and weaves them into powerful, elegant…
Currently focused on Children's fiction, historical fiction, mystery and supernatural horror. She is looking, in particular, for slick and humorous middle grade fiction, STEM titles for children and mind-provoking adult…
Maddy is a Literary Agent specialising in SFF and romance Maddy joined Madeleine Milburn Agency in 2022 to build a list specialising in SFF and romance. Her list includes bestselling authors Lucy Jane Wood, Alexandra Ch…
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