Literary agents for biography — page 2
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. 125 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 (26–50 of 125)
I welcome adult fiction and non-fiction submissions with an open mind and am delighted to be building an eclectic list of literary, upmarket and commercial fiction and non-fiction. I admire authors who take creative ris…
He has an eye for literary fiction as well as an eclectic taste in all good writing, and in non-fiction particularly for revisionist history, arts, and biography.
In fiction, we focus on two strands: literary writers whose storytelling crosses over to reach beyond just the 'literary' reader; and both new and established writers who happen to write crime. In non-fiction, we are lo…
Says: “…Fantasy Thriller Fiction Romance General Fiction Fiction Literary Non Fiction Anthology Non Fiction Biography Non Fiction Business Investing Finance Non Fiction Cooking Non Fiction Diet Non Fiction…”
In Adult Fiction she seeks captivating settings and relatable characters that highlight virtues like empathy and self-sacrifice whether the genre is historical (My Antonia, Outlander), literary/upmarket (The Snow Child,…
Sheree Bykofsky founded Sheree Bykofsky Associates, Inc. in 1991. A long standing member of the AAR (now the Association of American Literary Agents, and the first agent to have a web page, Sheree has represented over a…
Says: “Non Fiction Biography”
I love working with authors to develop their stories at whatever stage in their career. I take a deliberate, editorial-minded, and collaborative approach to projects across genres. I'd rather my authors start a trend tha…
Says: “Non Fiction Biography”
Offering individual focus and a global reach, literary agent WILLIAM CLARK represents serious narrative nonfiction, select literary and upmarket fiction, and illustrated books with cultural authority by authors whose wor…
Tracy Crow Literary Agency, LLC is a full-service boutique agency interested in developing emerging writers with unique voices in the genres of mainstream and literary fiction, narrative nonfiction to include biography a…
She went on to hold editor positions with Dearborn Trade, NTC Business Books/Contemporary Books, and McGraw-Hill Trade, where she acquired adult non-fiction titles with a strong emphasis on business subjects. As an agen…
Katherine represents history, biography, politics, current affairs, investigative journalism, narrative nonfiction, cultural criticism, pop culture, adventure, true crime, science, nature, medicine, business, sociology,…
Emily Forland represents voice-driven literary fiction and non-fiction, among them bestsellers and prize winners, and has a special place in her heart for original writing that jumps off the page. Equally drawn to a tra…
Says: “…Mystery Fiction Paranormal Scifi Fantasy Thriller General Fiction Fiction Literary Non Fiction Biography Non Fiction Business Investing Finance Non Fiction Diet Non Fiction Health Non Fiction…”
I’ve worked on a fantastic range of literature: all sorts of fiction—modern, historical, magical, translated, and children’s—as well as non-fiction about global and local politics, our climate, international affairs, his…
I represent books that evoke heartfelt emotions and fervent conversations among its readers. My mission is to mentor and develop authors, particularly those from underrepresented communities, and help them build a brand…
Lisa’s list is primarily nonfiction, spanning memoir, narrative, current affairs, politics, business, culture, sports, humor, biography, health, self-help, and prescriptive. She also represents select adult fiction, youn…
We are always looking for new and interesting projects to get excited about. Margret is interested in a wide range of commercial and literary fiction and nonfiction, historical fiction, medical suspense, legal thrillers…
Matt is looking for emotionally, intellectually, and formally adventurous work of all kinds and is particularly interested in writers who believe nonfiction can be as artful as fiction. Queries for essays, literary fict…
Tom has a stellar reputation for developing and selling both commercial and serious narrative nonfiction as well as select literary fiction. With nonfiction, he’s looking for highly credentialed experts with strong netw…
Says: “Subject Focus Fiction Debut Fiction Mystery General Fiction Fiction Literary Non Fiction Biography Non Fiction Business Investing Finance Non Fiction Cooking Non Fiction Health Non Fiction…”
She is a graduate of Vassar College and has been with Curtis Brown since 1987, representing a wide range of fiction, non-fiction and books for children. Her client list reflects a wide range of interests – including mem…
Her agency represents quality fiction, both literary and commercial, and general nonfiction, with a particular interest in memoir, biography, narrative history, pop culture, sports, travel/adventure, medicine and health.
Rita Rosenkranz represents almost exclusively adult non-fiction titles. Her wide-ranging list includes health, history, parenting, music, how-to, popular science, business, biography, sports, popular reference, cooking,…
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