Literary agents who want character-driven writing — page 6

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. 256 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 (126–150 of 256)

Lily Kovacs
Curtis Brown Group · GB
In terms of fiction, my favourite kind of stories blend narratives around suspense, mystery and psychological drama, and I especially love when this involves post-apocalyptic or survival plot lines. I'm also a big fan o…
Esme Bright
David Higham Associates · GB
Says: “a cast of well-wrought characters”
I assist Andrew Gordon and Jessica Woollard and am also starting to build my own list of literary fiction, narrative non-fiction, and poetry. I am looking for bold literary and upmarket fiction that makes me sit up and…
Clare Israel
David Higham Associates · GB
Says: “well-rounded, complex characters”
I am actively building a list of scriptwriters and work with both established career writers, whose main needs might be contractual and career support, through to those at the earlier end of their journey, who need every…
Amandeep Singh
Graham Maw Christie · London
Amandeep also speaks French and Italian (and rusty Punjabi) and is seeking books with international appeal that entertain and inform. For non-fiction, she is looking for compelling memoir about universal experiences – C…
Molly Jamieson
United Agents · London
Molly is currently looking to expand the sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and romance areas of her list, from MG through YA, crossover and up to adult books. On the adult side of her list, she represents debut and established w…
Alyssa Eisner Henkin
Birch Path Literary · US
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…
Andie Smith
Creative Media Agency · US
Says: “Strong character arcs and fleshed out development on the page”
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…
Ashlee MacCallum
Howland Literary · US
Says: “Relationship-driven stories with strong character arcs”
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…
Charlie Serabian
Martin Literary Management · US
Says: “In fiction and non-fiction, strong characters with discernable personalities”
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…
Elizabeth Guthrie
P.S. Literary Agency · CA
Says: “fiction with character-driven plots”
Elizabeth Guthrie is an associate agent at PSLA representing fiction and nonfiction. Elizabeth is interested in a broad range of books, but is especially drawn to fiction with character-driven plots that end with clever…
Haley Moe
The Rudy Agency · US
Says: “stories with flawed and complex characters”
She is drawn to stories with flawed and complex characters, plots that challenge traditional tropes, and worlds carved of original imagination. Genres of primary interest: Non-fiction: Science, Health, Business, Leaders…
Heather Cashman
Storm Literary Agency · US
Says: “strong character arcs”
Heather loves books about people she could become friends with--fiction or nonfiction--and introduce a new world, but she cherishes the ones that make her want to be the heroine of her own life. Heather would love to fi…
Jeanne De Vita
Martin Literary Management · US
Says: “un-put-downable characters, themes, and places”
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 interest in romance, fantasy, th…
Jennie Goloboy
Donald Maass Literary Agency · US
Jennie is particularly looking for fun, innovative, diverse, and progressive science fiction and fantasy for adults. She thinks that one of the most important jobs of science fiction is to imagine a future we want to li…
Jess Regel
Helm Literary · US
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…
Jill Marsal
Marsal Lyon Literary Agency · US
She is currently looking for standout voices and fresh perspectives in both fiction and nonfiction. If you have a compelling story or an idea that can spark thought, start conversations, or touch hearts, Jill would love…
Jo Ramsay
Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA
Says: “unique POV, character-driven, genre blending”
For fiction, Jo is seeking books that subvert genre expectations or combine genres in innovative and twisty ways. They’re particularly searching for speculative fiction/light sci-fi (Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro,…
Jonathan Agin
O'Connor Literary Agency · US
Says: “vivid character portraits”
Jonathan Agin is interested in non-fiction—mainly intellectual and social history, biography, and cultural criticism. His clients include journalists, scholars, and other highly perceptive and opinionated writers working…
Kate Rogers
KO Media Management
Says: “diverse, character-driven narratives”
Kate loves illustrated stories with graphic elements or multimodal components. All ages (Children’s, MG, YA, and Adult) welcome, as long as there is a visual component! Genres include humor, horror/thriller (bonus if it’…
Katie Erickson
Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency · US
She represents picture books, as well as middle-grade and young-adult literature, specifically focusing on author-illustrators. I am eager for character-driven stories that explore what it means to be human while leavin…
Laurie Dennison
Creative Media Agency · US
Says: “character development that is directly and organically integrated with the plot”
Suspense (Psychological and Domestic, like First Lie Wins) Romance Contemporary with a strong commercial hook (Like Happy Place) Light fantasy/paranormal grounded in the real world Book Club Fiction Women’s Fiction…
Michelle Hauck
Storm Literary Agency · US
Says: “Characters with lots of back-story”
Now she’d like to advocate for stories that take the reader beyond the traditional hero’s journey. Currently, Michelle represents middle grade, young adult, and some limited adult genres. Drawn to all sorts of stories…
Nina Richner
Howard Morhaim Literary Agency · US
Says: “emotionally complex characters”
Nina Richner is an agent representing adult fiction and narrative nonfiction. Nina is looking for literary fiction, horror/thriller, contemporary fiction, queer fiction, and magical realism. They are drawn to emotionall…
Noelle Falcis Math
Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA
Says: “characters evolve and change”
Noelle is looking for projects that uplift essential voices from the margins and teaches how to better be human. She is eager to work with and prioritize authors of marginalized identities, and is particularly looking fo…
Rach Crawford
Wolf Literary Services · US
Says: “intimate novels that burrow deep into the brain of one captivating weirdo”
Rach represents literary and upmarket fiction and narrative nonfiction. In nonfiction she is drawn above all else to lyrical writing and rigorous thinking, and is interested in climate change, nature, ecology, geopoliti…

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