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. 251 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.
Agents (226–250 of 251)
In her spare time, Celsie loves to read genre-bending SFF with strong characters and unique premises.
I read across all genres, and I'm as much drawn to a spicy rom com as I am to small-town thrillers set in isolated, far-off locations. Strong, believable characters and a killer hook are essential, and I always look forw…
Someday, Kanika will present her own angry prose to the world, but until then, her empathy for the writing process makes her beloved among her authors. And though she will read anything even remotely engaging, it wouldn’…
An avid reader, Belinda is especially drawn to mind-bending literary horror, contemporary romance with diverse narratives, the occasional classic, and memoirs that encapsulate identity, culture, and personal transformati…
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…
I am of the rather dramatic belief that stories can change the world. I am interested in stories that surprise me in their exploration of what it means to be human. I want to be moved—to laughter, tears, joy, and all the…
Najla is an avid reader and loves great first chapters, immersive world building, deep character profiles, and well-rounded dialogue. As of July 1, 2026, Najla is only open to the following: Referrals by other publishin…
Logan is especially drawn to character-focused stories with a distinct voice and strong cinematic perspective, particularly screenplays and behind-the-scenes projects.
Barbara Candiano is a Creative Development Executive & Literary Agent at Screenland Literary Associates, where she focuses on television, film, and cross-platform intellectual property development. She is especially dra…
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…
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…
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 is a literary agent at Talcott Notch, specializing in mystery, suspense, thrillers, crime fiction, and upmarket fiction with danger and secrets. He gravitates towards stories with deep emotional resonance, wi…
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…
I represent authors in a range of fiction and non-fiction genres from commercial to the accessible end of the literary spectrum. I’m particularly keen to hear from authors who feel their voice is underrepresented in publ…
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 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…
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