Literary agents who want character-driven writing — page 9

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 (201–225 of 256)

Madeline Wallace
Sanford J. Greenburger Associates · US
Madeline is seeking literary and upmarket fiction, as well as select narrative nonfiction and memoir. She is committed to advocating for voices that have been underrepresented in publishing. In fiction, Madeline loves t…
Sean McCarthy
Sean McCarthy Literary Agency · US
He is drawn to flawed, multifaceted characters with devastatingly concise writing in YA, and character-driven work or smartly paced mysteries/adventures in MG. In picture books, he looks more for unforgettable characters…
Lisa Amstutz
Storm Literary Agency · US
Says: “compelling characters and settings”
Lisa currently represents nonfiction for all ages (preschool–adult), picture book and middle grade fiction, and picture book author/illustrators. She loves books with heart; science, agricultural, and environmental topi…
Madelyn Knecht
Storm Literary Agency · US
Madelyn loves queer stories with dark twists and rich worlds, especially in fantasy and light science fiction. Her favorites include Young Adult fantasy and Adult with fantastic characters you can't help but love. Age G…
Laura Usselman
DeFiore & Company · US
Laura Usselman represents narrative and idea-driven nonfiction and select literary fiction. Laura’s favorite novels are written in distinctive prose and have memorable characters at their heart. She is forever on the hu…
Nadia Lynch
Talcott Notch Literary Services · US
Says: “stories with emotional depth”
Lisa Erbach Vance
Aaron Priest Literary Agency · New York
Says: “characters she'll be passionate about”
Lisa is currently most interested in and actively seeking out fiction, literary or commercial, especially works featuring female characters. Types of work include: Propulsive, emotionally engaging thrillers—domestic or…
Natalie Rosselli
Aaron Priest Literary Agency · New York
Says: “narratives with a great depth of emotion”
She is actively building her list. Natalie is currently most interested in and actively seeking out adult and new adult fiction, specifically in the following genres: romance, romantasy, and women’s/book club fiction.…
Julie Barer
The Book Group · US
Julie represents a variety of writers across a literary spectrum, with a special emphasis on fiction. Julie is looking for novels that are deeply rooted in story, with a powerful emotional center and compelling characte…
Sophie Cudd
The Book Group · US
Sophie represents a wide range of authors, including New York Times and USA Today bestselling novelists and children’s book writers. She champions projects with a wide commercial appeal that balance accessibility with de…
Connor Eck
The Eck Agency · US
Says: “follow a compelling emotional journey”
Connor Eck built tea with a vision for cultivating distinct voices and unforgettable stories, bringing a decade of industry expertise. Over his career, Connor has represented a vibrant roster of storytellers and cultura…
Linda S. Glaz
Linda S. Glaz Literary Agency · US
Says: “conflict, tension, and intense characters who live with reality”
My goal as an agent is to connect authors to those publishers seeking inspirational or clean reads, whether that be in the Christian or general market. What do I mean by clean reads? Books that anyone can read without b…
Marina De Pass
The Soho Agency · London
Says: “richly drawn characters”
Marina is actively building her list of authors writing upmarket commercial, reading group and accessible literary fiction, alongside a select and eclectic children's, YA & non-fiction list. She is looking for big stori…
Laura Cameron
Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA
Laura focuses on adult upmarket and literary fiction and elevated genre including horror, suspense, romance, and grounded speculative fiction. In all categories, she is particularly drawn to books with a commercial hook…
Jane Chun
Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA
Says: “characters with rich inner worlds”
Jane is particularly interested in stories that center marginalized communities and prose that is cinematic and atmospheric with good rhythm. In both fiction and nonfiction, she is drawn towards compelling, fresh voices…
Carolyn Forde
Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA
I’m always looking for books that make me forget where I am while I’m reading. Whether literary or commercial, I’m drawn to stories with emotional depth, unforgettable characters, and a strong narrative pull – page turne…
Catherine Jones
Union Literary · US
She loves character-driven books with heart and humor. She is looking for cinematic speculative fiction like Kaliane Bradley's The Ministry of Time or Silvia Moreno-Garcia's Mexican Gothic; literary horror and imaginati…
Callie Deitrick
WSA | Wendy Sherman Associates · US
Says: “strong character-driven plot”
Callie is looking for contemporary literary/upmarket adult novels with a fresh hook and strong character-driven plot. She enjoys books that are both smart and entertaining with writing that has moments of humor and elem…
Shannon Gallagher
Wernick & Pratt Agency · US
Says: “the expressiveness of the characters”
I am open to all formats, from picture books through YA. And while these categories can be very different, what grabs my attention is a sense of energy and a comfort with, or command of language. I love characters with a…
Francesca Ali
William Morris Endeavor · US
Says: “prioritises character at heart”
She sells UK rights for WME’s incredible array of US-based authors and is actively searching for new clients for her own list. She is editorially focused and has a passion for working alongside authors from the conceptio…
Fiona Baird
William Morris Endeavor · US
Says: “prioritize character and relationships”
She is actively taking on new clients, in addition to offering UK representation to our diverse roster of US-based authors. Fiona represents adult fiction and non-fiction and is actively taking on new clients. In fictio…
Janine Kamouh
William Morris Endeavor · US
Says: “stories that reach readers on both a head and heart level”
Janine’s client list focuses in the children’s, illustrated, and graphic novel spaces where she has the honor and pleasure of representing bestselling and award-winning authors, illustrators, animators, creators, artists…
Hellie Ogden
William Morris Endeavor · US
Says: “vivid, thought-provoking characters”
She represents fiction, children's books and non-fiction and enjoys novels with bold storytelling, moving prose and vivid, thought-provoking characters. She is actively taking on new clients and as an editorially focuse…
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,…

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