Literary agents who want character-driven writing — page 5
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. 215 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 (101–125 of 215)
Being an agent allows me to do what I love best: discovering new and original voices, helping debut writers launch their careers and working with already published novelists who might want a change in direction. What I l…
I am lucky to represent an actively growing list of writers of both fiction and narrative non-fiction. On the fiction side, I read widely so don't like to be too prescriptive, but I do love novels that explore those mome…
For non-fiction, Elly is particularly looking for experts in their fields and writers of: history, nature, science, self-development, biography and memoir, original thinking, lifestyle and food. She is after books that g…
I am an Associate Agent at Blake Friedmann, building a list of non-fiction and select fiction. I’m looking for authors who combine passion for their subject (regardless of the genre) with quality writing. I love authors…
What I’m looking for: I’m drawn to writers with a unique perspective on life and experiences. I love writing that is emotionally powerful but disarms with humour. I’m also a huge horror enthusiast. I’m very interested in…
I represent commercial and upmarket fiction, including book club fiction, crime and thriller, historical and contemporary fiction, and some non-fiction in the areas of lifestyle and personal development. I am currently…
I am looking for bold literary and upmarket fiction that makes me sit up and pay attention at a sentence level. Be it a multi-generational family saga or an anatomy of a single day, I am drawn to novels that can balance…
I am actively building a list of scriptwriters and work with both established career writers who's main needs might be contractual and career support through to those at the earlier end of their journey, who need everyth…
I'm really drawn to stories that explore family dynamics, female friendships, queer identities, sexuality and relationships, marginalised voices, coming of age and female-centred narratives. I also have an interest in s…
My taste in film and television is broad. I’m especially drawn to stories that explore themes of queer identity, love, loneliness, and politics. In television, I enjoy character-driven narratives, engaging dramas, queer…
I’m also keen to find aspiring writers, and am interested in stories that explore our recent history or show us something about our world, whether through fiction or research and reportage. I’m always on the lookout for…
She has a wide-ranging taste and is interested in dynamic, voice-driven narratives that carry a sense of urgency—stories that are emotionally impactful and have a strong hook without being overwritten. She enjoys both da…
Timeless telling styles always entice me as a bicentennial baby fed on Bemelmans, Betsy-Tacy, Burnett, and the Brontës. Yet I am especially hungry for bold, change-making projects that promote underrepresented perspectiv…
As an autoimmune advocate, she is passionate about working with authors who share a deep connection with their characters and embrace life through all disabilities, even the invisible ones. She is still growing her list…
She has a soft spot for speculative stories, mysteries, and anything delightfully weird, and is seeking high-concept, voice-driven adult fiction with strong emotional stakes, a clear hook, and broad commercial appeal. Sh…
He is looking for quirky, cozy, character-driven fantasy, sci-fi, and other speculative fiction, as well as crossover fiction a la The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and The Lost Apothecary. He also loves the macabre (for…
Overall, I’m currently looking for upmarket & book club fiction and non-fiction for adults: Fiction: I’m on the lookout for upmarket & book club novels (propulsive storytelling with beautiful and accessible language) an…
Primarily, I'm looking to build my list in genre fiction of all kinds. I have a special place in my heart for sci-fi and fantasy with a strong sense of style, prose, and characterization. I love writing with an appreciat…
Haley has always been passionate about the written-word and drawn to the transformative power of storytelling. Her love of reading naturally grew into a passion for helping authors share their voices with the world. She…
Jeanne De Vita, Literary Manager Adult romance and romantasy; select women's fiction, genre fiction and nonfiction She is excited by strong voices and compelling stories across the sub-genres of fiction, with a specific…
Jess Gilbert is a literary agent who grew up in the heart of the Midwest and is passionate about helping authors bring their creative visions to life. She is actively seeking compelling literary and commercial fiction, m…
I am seeking "conversation starters" that pair high-concept hooks with beautiful prose and unforgettable voices. I look for work that is compulsive, contagious, and creative. Contemporary & Upmarket: I want voice-driven…
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