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Literary agents looking for books about ambition

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want ambition, based on what they say on their public websites. “ambition” is a theme tag; its identifier is ambition. 4 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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  • Monica MacSwan

    Aitken Alexander Associates · GB

    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…

  • Abby Walters

    David Black Literary Agency · US

    Says: “the reckoning of ambition”

    At David Black, Abby is focused on representing upmarket and literary fiction and is most interested in novels that privilege voice and psychological depth. She is especially eager for character-driven narratives center…

  • Alyssa Reuben

    William Morris Endeavor · US

    Says: “stories where desire, ambition, and relationships collide”

    In fiction, Alyssa is drawn to propulsive, voice-driven stories that blend emotional resonance with undeniable hooks. She is actively looking for novels that grip you from the first page and stay with you long after turn…

  • Rebecca Lommers

    Katie Reed Literary · US

    Says: “The protagonists need to be obsessive about their passions to the point of their downfall”

    Open to anything contemporary or romance, but I am not a huge fan of projects where the majority of the story is based on the typical high school experience, like plots revolving around school dances, sports, etc. I pref…

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