Literary agents for biography
Phrasemill lists literary agents who want biography, based on what they say on their public websites. “biography” is a genre tag; its identifier is biography. 155 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 155)
I am omnivorous when it comes to reading and my list reflects this, encompassing a wide range of genres and styles. I am open to submissions and always hoping to hear from new writers. In terms of who they might be, my…
Karen is based in Los Angeles and is especially interested in arts and entertainment, memoir, biography, health and wellness, spirituality and works of non-fiction that inspire and shine a light on contemporary condition…
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…
Jon Michael Darga represents titles across a diverse range of genres, including memoir (most recently, the New York Times bestselling Vagabond by Tim Curry), pop culture (New York Times bestsellers How to Save a Life by…
Adriana has a long trajectory of supporting authors and illustrators from underrepresented backgrounds and always welcomes submissions that offer a diverse point of view. She is interested in illustrators with fresh, un…
Sarah Levitt represents critically acclaimed, award-winning, and NYT bestselling nonfiction and select fiction writers (including two MacArthur "Geniuses" and counting). Her list includes journalists, academics, historia…
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…
Trevor is looking for popular science with a clear relevance to everyday life, narrative history, military history, humour, biography, popular culture, natural history and great memoirs by passionate people whose lives h…
I represent writers of fiction, non-fiction and poetry, among them a number of bestselling and prize-winning authors. When I read something new, I want to be surprised and to feel transported. In fiction, I admire story…
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…
Michael is open to nonfiction submissions in history, current affairs, biography and geopolitics, with particular interests in intelligence studies and the history of war. In fiction he is open to submissions of interna…
Jon represents literary fiction and non-fiction titles that start conversations and spark ideas. From debut fiction, memoir and nature writing to science, history and biography, his emphasis is always towards writers wh…
He’s interested in children’s books across all age ranges and narrative non-fiction, biography, sport, music and autobiography. He’s also interested in crime fiction and anything a bit weird and wonderful.
It has a particular interest in food writing and cookery, commercial non-fiction, memoir, biography, true crime, lifestyle, health, parenting and commercial fiction.
Led by Tom J. Cull, we work closely with authors with a keen eye for unique voices and compelling stories. The agency specialises in representing a wide range of nonfiction genres, including memoirs, biographies, histor…
I am happy to consider submissions in the following areas: Fiction: historical fiction, upmarket crime and thriller, speculative fiction. Non-fiction: memoir, narrative non-fiction, investigative journalism, business, fo…
Emily particularly welcomes proposals for original, illuminating and useful cookery, health, wellness and psychology books, as well as innovative storytelling in the areas of history, memoir, biography, current affairs a…
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 not only a number of award-winning and bestselling authors but also many writers whose careers have only just begun, across a broad range of non-fiction. I am always on the look-out for authors who can write…
At FBA I am building a list of writers of fiction, non-fiction and select poetry, with a particular openness to authors who can work across these forms. In fiction I am looking for novels, short story collections and no…
I act for a broad range of both fiction and non-fiction authors writing for the general-trade market. I am always on the look-out for the original and the excellent - whether in fiction or non-fiction. I'm drawn to rea…
I represent historical thriller writers, contemporary and historical literary novelists, upmarket genre and bookclub fiction, science writers, food writers, historians, nature writers, music journalists, memoirists, and…
I am looking for well-written genre fiction, including thrillers, crime, historical novels, clever literary horror (not too gory), science-fiction, fantasy, romance, literary fiction that is well written with great chara…
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…
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