Literary agents looking for books about business — page 3
Phrasemill lists literary agents who want business, based on what they say on their public websites. “business” is a subject tag; its identifier is business. 104 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 104)
Paige loves to represent commercial and upscale fiction, particularly mystery, thriller, suspense, as well as women’s fiction and romance genres. She also represents narrative and prescriptive nonfiction by authors with…
Says: “The agency opened for business in 2008, after Doug had spent the previous twenty-two years as a senior editor at four major New York publishing houses.”
Miriam’s areas of interest include: literary and commercial fiction as well as some genre fiction, narrative nonfiction, pop culture, psychology, history, science, art, business books, and biography/memoir. Miriam wants…
While John’s list started out as mostly children’s books, it has evolved to the point where it is now half adult, half children’s authors —and he’s looking to maintain that balance. On the children’s side, John is keenl…
I enjoy working with fun and useful non-fiction, reference (and irreference) titles, as well as online video training with companies such as Linkedin Learning, and Udemy. I’m especially interested in tech, business, per…
A literary agent for over twenty years, Andrea represents a wide range of fiction and nonfiction, including projects for adult, young adult and middle grade audiences. Actively seeking projects in the following categori…
Alex represents a variety of adult fiction and nonfiction. In literary fiction, he especially loves books that are style forward, poignant, or funny, ideally all three. He’s looking for character-driven upmarket novels w…
Her interests include business, health, politics and history, cookbooks, pop culture, Jewish interest, Francophilia, lifestyle, upmarket fiction, historical fiction, and mysteries. Irene is one of the foremost experts i…
Jud has represented, developed and launched a broad spectrum of trendsetting and bestselling books throughout his career, by authors of narrative nonfiction, journalism, cultural criticism, memoir, popular culture, presc…
We represent nonfiction and fiction, both literary and commercial for the mainstream trade market. Special areas of interest include compelling narrative nonfiction, outstanding biographies and memoirs, lifestyle books,…
Courtney enjoys reading voice-driven commercial fiction, dark psychological fiction, and heartwarming romantic comedies. She particularly gravitates towards relatable adult or young adult novels that make her swoon over…
Lucinda Halpern is a literary agent, author, and founder of Lucinda Literary, a boutique agency specializing in fiction and nonfiction by leading experts and cultural voices. Today, Lucinda represents New York Times, Wa…
Looking for: Authors with clear paths to get their books in front of readers. Genres: Nonfiction across most genres, including business, self-help, finance, leadership, pop culture, Christian nonfiction, Christian theolo…
She has represented an eclectic range of commercial fiction and nonfiction—from suspense, thrillers, contemporary women’s fiction and romances to business books.
Anne Marie specializes in the nonfiction areas of human potential, personal growth, health and fitness, business, spirituality, sports, cooking, travel, gift and quirky books.
Says: “Gyulai Founder | Executive VP | Business Affairs B.D.”
Says: “…ranging from esteemed researchers at the forefront of medicine and science, to entrepreneurs and business leaders whose advice and stories inspire millions, to bloggers and journalists whose work…”
Sarah Passick represents high-profile talent across genres in narrative nonfiction, memoir, personal development, business, cooking, and select fiction and children’s books.
She’s selectively building her list in nonfiction in the areas of science and technology; current events; law and politics; memoir; business and marketing; and art, design, food, and lifestyle.
Says: “business and management”
Kelly considers herself a generalist who is drawn to lyrical writing and strong voices. She is especially interested in nonfiction (narrative, practical, prescriptive, academic, commercial, and trade), where she looks f…
Says: “from the worlds of tech and business”
Says: “…boutique literary agency representing a broad range of authors of non-fiction, with a focus on business, psychology, history, science and religion.”
His areas of editorial expertise include popular business, spirituality, and most other areas of nonfiction. “If I feel I can sell it, I’ll represent it”, says Herman.
she has built a dynamic, bestselling client list, placing over a thousand titles in a broad range of categories, including women’s fiction, commercial fiction, fantasy, young adult, romance, LGBT, middle grade, memoir an…
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