Literary agents who want character-driven writing — page 10

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want character-driven, based on what they say on their public websites. “character-driven” is a tone tag; its identifier is character-driven. 258 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 (226–250 of 258)

Michelle Wolfson
Wolfson Literary Agency · US
Says: “strong, interesting characters”
Michelle Wolfson formed Wolfson Literary Agency in 2007 and is actively seeking authors of commercial fiction in the following categories: young adult, mainstream, women’s fiction, romance, suspense, and thrillers. She…
Jane McGehee
Calligraph · US
In addition to managing Calligraph’s foreign rights, she is building a list of nonfiction and select fiction titles, and looking for a wide range of nonfiction, including journalistic investigations, cultural criticisms,…
Hannah Teachout
Folio Literary Management · US
Says: “characters you don't want to let go of when the book ends”
I love a good adventure on and off the page, but especially the stories that dig into themes of identity and explore the metaphors of magic and monsters. I work on Middle Grade, Young Adult, and Adult fiction across gen…
Alexandra Christie
Curtis Brown (Australia) · AU
Alexandra reads widely, with a particular passion for literary fiction and narrative nonfiction. She has a special interest in debut writers and is drawn to immersive, character-driven novels about the thorniest problem…
Mytecia Myles
Embolden Media Group · US
Says: “deep character development”
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…
Sam Chidley
Karpfinger Agency · US
Says: “stories driven by complex, fully-realized characters”
Sam is actively growing his list of adult fiction and non-fiction. In fiction, he is particularly drawn to stories driven by complex, fully-realized characters and marked by emotional authenticity and a strong sense of p…
Najla Mamou
Savvy Literary Services · US
Says: “deep character profiles”
Najla is an avid reader and loves great first chapters, immersive world building, deep character profiles, and well-rounded dialogue. In nonfiction: Narrative nonfiction based upon true people and places set in any time…
Barbara Candiano
Screenland Literary Associates · US
where she focuses on television, film, and cross-platform intellectual property development She is especially drawn to character-driven storytelling and projects with strong cross-platform potential.
Tali Shammas
Storm Literary Agency · US
Says: “Plot- and character-driven stories”
Tali is looking to work with clients over the span of their careers and is not afraid of a writer who wants to explore multiple genres. She is an editorial agent who loves to sink her teeth into a great manuscript and w…
Maggie Tattersfield
The CAT Agency · US
Says: “Please send work that shows character development, style, color and narrative story-telling.”
Alyssa Santoleri
The Kepner Agency · US
Says: “stories where tangible and flawed characters drive the plot”
As far as what I’d love to see in my inbox? Send what you have! I’m often surprised by the kinds of books I can’t put down. Specifically, I love stories where tangible and flawed characters drive the plot. Strong narrati…
Erin Gray
The Kepner Agency · US
I’m interested in your adult literary, upmarket, historical, and survival fiction; family sagas; Westerns; mysteries, crime novels, and thrillers; narrative nonfiction; novellas; and short story collections. I’ve been kn…
Claire Lee
The Kepner Agency · US
When it comes to manuscripts, I am most interested in acquiring character-driven literary and upmarket novels, novellas, and short story collections. Though I love any good story, I'm partial to road-trip novels and Wes…
Emma Levrau
The Purcell Agency · US
Says: “real psychological complexity”
A lifelong reader who devoured everything she could get her hands on, Emma developed a particular love for fantasy, especially stories with meticulous world-building, high stakes, and morally grey antagonists. She is ge…
Tommy Dean
Talcott Notch Literary Services · US
Says: “stories with deep emotional resonance”
Danielle Bukowski
Sterling Lord Literistic · US
Says: “characters that feel real enough you'd expect to see them out in the world when you close the page”
Danielle represents critically acclaimed, award-winning literary fiction, upmarket fiction, genre-bending commercial, SFF and narrative nonfiction. She’s looking for novels with a unique premise and high-concept hook; s…
Sarah Landis
Sterling Lord Literistic · US
Says: “novels with a strong emotional core”
Sarah Landis represents a wide range of fiction from middle grade to adult. Sarah is particularly drawn to high-concept plots, big hooks, speculative fiction, twisty thrillers, novels with a strong emotional core, and sw…
Aemilia Phillips
DeFiore & Company · US
Says: “character driven projects”
She’s excited to work with writers who push boundaries to address social justice issues. A dual Mexican American citizen with interests in narrative non-fiction, hybrid memoir, commercial and literary fiction, and select…
Sian Ellis-Martin
Blake Friedmann Literary · London
Says: “realistically imperfect and messy characters”
I work with fiction and non-fiction authors in the commercial, upmarket and accessible literary space. I’m keen to hear from authors who feel their voice is underrepresented in publishing and it’s important to me to work…
Lana Harper
Neighborhood Literary Agency · US
She manages the agency’s subrights, and is building an adult genre fiction list with a special interest in queer stories with a strong sense of place, especially settings beyond the U.S. Lana is looking for emotionally…
Marisa A. Corvisiero, Esq.
Corvisiero Literary Agency · US
Says: “character driven stories”
Marisa will judge each story not just on the writing, but also with an eye toward finding creative stories with well developed plots and rich characters with unique voices. She is always hoping for stories with standout…
Logan Harper
Jane Rotrosen Agency · US
Says: “She’s seeking a wide range of character-driven fiction and is particularly drawn to book club fiction, contemporary romance and romantic…”
Ivanka Dimitrova
Olswanger Literary · US
Says: “emotionally resonant storytelling”
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…
Hollie Michaels
Martin Literary Management · US
Picture Books, Chapter Books, Middle Grade, Graphic Novels – all ages, New Adult, Select Adult, Illustrators Hollie is excited to build her list of amazing authors and illustrators from kidlit to adult. She is looking f…
Maile Beal
Arc Literary Management · US
Says: “strong, complex characters”
She is passionate about advocating for writers and artists so that they are empowered to create work that will have a lasting impact - books in which readers will see themselves represented, find tools for social change,…

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