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. 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 (201–215 of 215)
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…
He is building his client list and is actively looking for commercial and upmarket fiction, as well as compelling narrative non-fiction. He is particularly drawn to stories with a strong sense of place, complex family d…
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…
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 gen…
He represents a select list of authors and is actively seeking new clients. He is passionate about finding and nurturing new voices in fiction and non-fiction. Tom is particularly interested in literary fiction, upmark…
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 selec…
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