Literary agents who want commercial writing
Phrasemill lists literary agents who want commercial, based on what they say on their public websites. “commercial” is a tone tag; its identifier is commercial. 104 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 (1–25 of 104)
I am looking for a book that I'll be thinking about long after I finish the last page. This could be a twisty suspense with an exciting and original hook (I love a high concept hook!) or an epic or intimate love story wi…
Jo really enjoys reading a strong voice in a story packed with passion and intrigue across adult crime, thrillers & suspense, contemporary romance, women’s fiction spanning commercial, literary, historical, and humour.…
Says: “commercial drive and appeal”
Bryony Woods represents an eclectic mix of talented and award winning writers, including Sunday Times and New York Times bestsellers, with a list spanning from quirky children’s fiction and YA through to a broad range of…
Says: “books that will become future bestsellers and brands”
Says: “strong market appeal”
Says: “sheer entertainment value”
Says: “global commercial appeal”
I am proud to represent a great list of both fiction and non-fiction authors. What all my authors have in common is great, exciting writing, that has brought me on adventures, and taught me something new. This is a huge…
Says: “quality need not be to the sacrifice of commercial success”
Charlie represents a wide range of fiction and non-fiction, both literary and commercial. He is looking for original work and to build long-lasting and significant careers for his clients. Charlie is looking for stimula…
In fiction she is looking for smart, compelling writing across the spectrum from commercial to literary, particularly when it opens a door into a previously inaccessible world or experience (Crazy Rich Asians, Prep), exp…
I represent both adult and children’s fiction (as well as a small amount of non-fiction) and, more than anything, I want to be entertained by a great story while caring deeply about your characters. In general I love bo…
Says: “commercial / literary spectrum”
Sallyanne Sweeney joined the agency in 2013 and has since built a list that spans fiction, non-fiction and illustration, across children’s and adult publishing. Known for her close editorial work, Sallyanne has a partic…
Hayley is a Director and Literary Agent representing writers of commercial and bookclub fiction across all genres. I’m particularly drawn to a strong hook and one line pitch – a setting, structure, or a ‘what if’ that c…
Says: “accessible estimable writing with commercial potential”
Says: “Their sweet spot is books that combine strong commercial appeal with a sense of social criticism - for example Lee Mandelo, Nicola Griffith, P.”
I represent a wide range of best-selling and award-winning authors across fiction and non-fiction. I love working with authors and their publishing teams to build them into brand names and award winning and bestselling a…
Says: “more commercial than literary”
Currently focused on millennials - particularly young women with a solid platform she has a strong list of clients, mainly in the non-fiction field. Susan represents a number of journalists and has a penchant for off-be…
Madeleine reads across all areas of fiction but is immediately drawn to powerful, voice-led book club fiction with irresistible protagonists and themes that spark up conversations. She loves a literary voice that lingers…
Catherine represents children's (middle grade and YA) and adult fiction. In children's fiction, whether literary, commercial or genre, she is looking for singular and underrepresented voices, powerful ideas, imaginative…
“Whether literary or commercial, I generally prefer darker stories – my favourite books centre characters with tragic fates, dark pasts or buried trauma.” Rachel is actively growing her list across a wide variety of gen…
Says: “more commercial than literary”
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