Literary agents who want atmospheric writing

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want atmospheric, based on what they say on their public websites. “atmospheric” is a tone tag; its identifier is atmospheric. 71 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 71)

Jessica Lee
A.M. Heath & Co. · GB
Says: “mines its context for atmosphere and sensuality”
I'm an Associate Agent here at A.M. Heath, actively building a list of literary fiction and non-fiction. In fiction, my taste ranges from the highly literary to novels that engage across the board. I’m drawn to a combin…
Emma Paterson
Aitken Alexander Associates · GB
I represent writers of fiction, non-fiction and poetry, among them a number of bestselling and prize-winning authors. Across all forms, I want to be surprised and transported but moved principally by the quality of the…
Julie Gourinchas
Bell Lomax Moreton · GB
Says: “cosmic, Lovecraftian vibes”
Julie Gourinchas (she/they) is a French-American literary agent championing an award-winning, selective list focused on upmarket adult fiction with commercial drive and appeal, across a wide variety of genres. In fictio…
Clare Wallace
Darley Anderson Literary, TV and Film Agency · London
Says: “the sweeping and the atmospheric”
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…
Jade Kavanagh
Darley Anderson Literary, TV and Film Agency · London
Says: “brooding, atmospheric stories”
Jade represents a list of thriller, horror and book club authors. She represents a growing list of authors writing book club fiction, suspense, thrillers and horror. Since then, Jade has continued to build a dynamic li…
Nicola Chang
David Higham Associates · GB
Says: “moody, mysterious books whose subjects are hewn from an innate obsession with form and language”
I love reading new work and discovering emerging writers. There is nothing more enlivening than encountering a new voice, thinking seriously and playfully on the page, and a writer who has a sense of how their work might…
Laura Williams
Greene & Heaton · GB
Says: “darkness and a claustrophobic feel in novels”
I have a broad list across different genres of fiction, alongside a smaller non-fiction and children’s book list, and I’m always looking for new and exciting projects. I love working on literary fiction and upmarket com…
Hannah Sheppard
Hannah Sheppard Literary Agency · GB
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…
Joanna Swainson
Hardman & Swainson Literary Agency · London
I read widely and aim to reflect that in the authors I represent. In fiction, I’m looking for complex, larger-than-life characters, characters I can root for and who can give me insights into worlds and situations unfami…
Olivia Everitt
Janklow & Nesbit · London
Says: “emphasis on atmosphere and setting”
She is a lover of literary fiction, narrative non-fiction and food writing; Olivia is building her list as Associate Agent, alongside assisting literary agent and Director Claire Paterson Conrad. In fiction, I’m drawn t…
Fabienne Schwizer
Ki Agency · London
Says: “Fabienne loves strong voices and atmosphere, stories that have something to say about the world in both fiction and non-fiction.”
Anna Boyce
Lutyens & Rubinstein · GB
Says: “steeped in atmosphere”
In fiction, the most important things for me are a strong sense of place, convincing characters and confident, immersive writing. I am looking for contemporary fiction that explores the complexities of modern relationsh…
Olivia Maidment
Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency · GB
Says: “a unique atmosphere or setting”
Liv is a Director & Literary Agent representing literary, upmarket and book club fiction. Liv is a Director & Literary Agent specialising in literary, upmarket and book club fiction. She is always excited to discover bo…
Chloe Seager
Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency · GB
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…
Sandra Sawicka
Marjacq Scripts · GB
Her main interests are genre fiction (SFF, speculative, crime, horror) and YA. Sandra is looking for genre fiction - anything between upper end YA to horror, through crime, historical, SFF. In particular, she is drawn…
Kiya Evans
Paper Literary · London
Says: “books that completely immerse and sweep her away”
Kiya joined Paper Literary in 2025 with a focus on building a list of new and exciting voices in fiction (and selective non-fiction). She has sold multiple six-figure deals in both the UK and US, and is keenly seeking b…
Sarah Hornsley
Peters Fraser & Dunlop · London
Sarah is a Literary Agent, actively building a list of adult fiction and non-fiction. I’m currently looking for adult commercial and book club fiction across all genres. I’m always on the look-out for a strong hook – a…
Caro Clarke
Portobello Literary · Edinburgh
Says: “fiction that transports you”
I represent adult fiction and non-fiction. As of 2026, I am at capacity and only take on select projects. I have very broad taste in fiction and I’m attracted to excellent writing, clever plots, unusual settings and com…
Marina de Pass
Says: “…storms; plot twists; hotels; secrets simmering under the surface; dramatic landscapes, a vivid sense of place; an unusual structure; richly drawn characters; but also characters who are not what…”
Marina is actively building her list of authors writing upmarket commercial, reading group and accessible literary fiction, alongside a select and eclectic children’s, YA & non-fiction list. She is looking for big stori…
Eleanor Lawlor
The Soho Agency · London
Says: “the slow but inevitable growing dread”
She is actively acquiring and particularly looking for romance, fantasy and YA submissions. Some themes she’d like to see: Anything rooted in contemporary Irish culture or folklore Romance from across the board: spicy…
Sabhbh Curran
Curtis Brown Group · GB
I’m looking for irresistible, immersive non-fiction across history, travel, nature writing, arts, music, fashion, wellbeing, politics and popular culture. I’m keen to hear from academics, experts and journalists who hav…
Rachel Beck
Liza Dawson Associates · US
Says: “Beautiful but heart-wrenching books like Ann Napolitano’s Dear Edward.”
I believe that the right book can change or heal a life, and I want to find those. But I’m also interested in lighter fiction that helps me escape or simply makes me laugh after a tough day. Or nonfiction that teaches me…
Sonali Chanchani
Folio Literary Management · US
Sonali Chanchani is a literary agent at Folio Literary Management, focusing primarily on nonfiction that advances current social and cultural conversations and centers historically underrepresented voices and perspective…
Joanna MacKenzie
Nelson Literary Agency · US
I’m looking for stories that surprise and delight, characters I can’t stop thinking about, tropes turned on their ears, and, above all, sharp writing. I’d love to find the charm, wit, and twists of The Wedding People by…
Eva Scalzo
Speilburg Literary Agency · US
Says: “lush, escapist settings”
Eva is looking for voice-driven YA and romance that balances heart, humor, and hope—stories where falling in love helps characters discover who they are. Think high-concept setups with emotional depth: the summer that c…

Literary agents who want atmospheric writing

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