Literary agents for biography — page 3
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 (51–75 of 125)
Peter Rubie specializes in a broad range of high-quality fiction and non-fiction. In non-fiction, he specializes in narrative non-fiction, popular science, spirituality, history, biography, pop culture, business and tech…
Says: “Subject Focus Fiction Debut Fiction Mystery Scifi Fantasy General Fiction Non Fiction Biography Non Fiction Narrative Non Fiction Science Non Fiction True Crime Non Fiction General…”
Particular areas of specialty include literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, biography, journalism, politics, social history, health and business.
Cullen Stanley seeks compelling narrative nonfiction, historical memoir, biography, mind-body-spirit, and books on art and design. In fiction, she likes novels with strong plot lines, inspirational stories and memorable…
We are dedicated to cultivating quality writing and unique ideas in a range of genres, with a focus on literary fiction, history, social issues, biography, popular science, the environment, and the culinary arts. We look…
Says: “…Tahan Clausen, Mays & Tahan Literary Agency – Owner/Agent Subject Focus Fiction Mystery Non Fiction Biography Non Fiction Diet Non Fiction How To Non Fiction Lifestyle Non Fiction True Crime…”
Says: “Biography & Memoir”
Tessler Literary Agency is a full-service boutique agency formed in 2004 by Michelle Tessler. Based in the Flatiron District in Manhattan, we are dedicated to writers of high quality fiction and non-fiction. Our clients…
Henry Thayer primarily represents nonfiction, including biography, history, current affairs, international relations, politics, the arts and sciences, sports, and popular culture. He is looking for engaging stories that…
She is interested in biography, memoir, music, popular science, politics, social justice, cookbooks, sports, health and wellness, spirituality, fashion, art, design, adult art books, popular culture, and anything that ad…
Mitchell Waters represents a wide and diverse array of literary and commercial fiction and nonfiction, including mystery, history, biography and memoir. He is particularly drawn to historical fiction and voice-driven na…
Before that, she worked in television and film development where she enjoyed the challenge of finding great storytellers, clever communicators and people with passions who have interesting perspectives or original voices…
He is building an international list, primarily non-fiction but with select fiction projects. His tastes in non-fiction are eclectic: interests include history, biography, social science, mental health, spirituality, mu…
BIG IDEAS BOOKS: Non-fiction ideas which can be in the area of pop psychology, popular science, business, history, health and wellness, lifestyle, relationships, parenting, cookbooks PLATFORM BASED NON-FICTION: must hav…
He is looking for gripping narrative non-fiction, and well written, mind-expanding works in the areas of history, biography, memoir, current affairs, sport, popular culture and popular science.
In terms of fiction, I’m particularly drawn to character and voice driven narratives that make me feel deeply and think hard about the world around us. If the writing is compelling, agile, atmospheric and intelligent I…
I assist Andrew Gordon and Jessica Woollard and am also starting to build my own list of literary fiction, narrative non-fiction, and poetry. I am looking for bold literary and upmarket fiction that makes me sit up and…
She is most interested in narrative nonfiction, especially memoir, biography, history, and cultural criticism.
Says: “a novel about Anagarika Dharmapala, Mary Foster, and Maria Banta, "The Countess."”
Says: “biographies with a different format or unknown person”
Jonathan Agin is interested in non-fiction—mainly intellectual and social history, biography, and cultural criticism. His clients include journalists, scholars, and other highly perceptive and opinionated writers working…
Areas of interest include biography, criticism, history, memoir, and reportage, in areas including art and design, business, food, music, science, sports, travel, and urbanism. We champion deeply informed trade books (“…
Her interests are wide-ranging and her clients' work includes contemporary, historical and literary fiction, crime and thrillers, memoir, biography and narrative history.
The agency represents titles with strong commercial potential in fashion, biography (especially music), autobiography, crafts, health, cookery and children's picture books. Other areas of interest include history, natura…
Says: “Biographies of obscure or underappreciated historical figures”
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