Literary agents for biography — page 5
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 (101–125 of 125)
Jim Rutman represents adult literary fiction and non-fiction. In fiction, he is interested in audacious novels that test the form and prioritize language. His non-fiction interests are wide ranging, from history, journal…
Says: “Subject Focus Non Fiction Biography Non Fiction Health Non Fiction Lifestyle Non Fiction Memoir Non Fiction Narrative Non…”
Brettne’s areas of interest include literary and commercial fiction for adults, and works of narrative history, biography, memoir, spiritual exploration, and psychology. She also represents food, health, and lifestyle ex…
Elizabeth's main areas of focus include: literary fiction, young adult fiction, narrative nonfiction (especially issue-based books), history, biography, food writing and cookbooks and memoir. We welcome new authors in t…
Though he does not handle fiction projects, his nonfiction tastes are eclectic. They fall along two axes: excellent writing and high-quality subject matter. Of late his clients have written on topics such as memoir (Ric…
Samantha represents a vibrant client list of novelists, memoirists, investigative journalists, graphic novelists and thought leaders. Plurality of voices, stories and authors of all backgrounds are encouraged! Originali…
A lifelong New Yorker and lover of the written word, Christina is looking for both seasoned authors and new voices in fiction and nonfiction. She specializes in literary fiction and has a soft spot in her heart for inter…
He is interested in narrative nonfiction, literary and crime fiction, memoir and first-person hybrids, sports, current events, biography--writing that obsessively entertains, reveals a hidden realm, and broadens our sens…
Zoë’s interests are wide-ranging; she represents non-fiction – history, memoir, biography, narrative journalism, “big idea” books and business titles as well as self-help and spirituality. She also represents some litera…
Carnicelli Literary Management, with offices in New York City and the Hudson Valley, is home to numerous bestselling and award-winning authors publishing in the areas of history, current events and politics, sports, memo…
representing a wide range of fiction, non-fiction and books for children Her client list reflects a wide range of interests – including memoir and biography, natural history, literary fiction, mystery, suspense, women’s…
Mytecia represents and develops select nonfiction and fiction projects, creative voices with distinctive perspectives, and meaningful stories to tell. She is particularly interested in projects that translate thought-pr…
We represent writing which covers a broad range of genres, including memoir; geography; economics; politics; history; nature writing; biography; science; travel; and literary fiction.
She acquires books in a wide range of areas in the humanities and social sciences. She works with authors writing general readership books, as well as scholarly books. Special interests: current events, environment, bi…
He represents fantasy, science fiction, thrillers, and mysteries as well as a select group of literary writers, and also loves smart narrative nonfiction including books about current events, popular culture, biography,…
Genres of primary interest: Non-fiction: Biography, Memoir, Business/Career Development, Cooking, Culture/Society, Current Events/History/Politics, Health/Medicine/Lifestyle, Science/Technology, Relationship Advice, Spor…
An Oxford history graduate, Emily focuses primarily on non-fiction and enjoys taking a proactive, personal and collaborative approach to working with authors. Emily particularly welcomes proposals for original, illumina…
He loves working with writers who have a deep and singular insight into their chosen world. In non-fiction, I am primarily interested in: cultural history; biography; art history; film; religion and spirituality; psycho…
Ivanka is seeking commercial and upmarket fiction, including women’s fiction, book club fiction, mystery, thriller, romance, magical realism, low fantasy, and time-slip fiction. She is drawn to stories where history int…
She is seeking nonfiction in the categories of biography, memoir, history, science/nature, pop culture, cultural criticism, current events, politics, and narrative nonfiction. She has a strong interest in feminism (espe…
She represents a wide range of both fiction and non-fiction in the adult and children's spaces, working with New York Times bestselling and debut authors, and is passionate about collaborating with authors from diverse b…
My interests in nonfiction are wide ranging, but I'm particularly interested in “big idea” books, high-concept/outward-facing memoir, pop-culture, pop-science, psychology, philosophy, whip-smart and voicey prescriptive p…
I have represented authors in general non-fiction, biography, narrative and memoir, along with a specialization in food writing, food politics and cookbooks Lifestyle and food are a passion, in addition to nerdy experts…
Says: “…authors publishing in the areas of history, current events and politics, sports, memoir, biography, health and wellness, business, and literary fiction.”
representing a wide range of fiction, non-fiction and books for children Her client list reflects a wide range of interests – including memoir and biography, natural history, literary fiction, mystery, suspense, women’s…
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