Literary agents for commercial fiction — page 4
Phrasemill lists literary agents who want commercial fiction, based on what they say on their public websites. “commercial fiction” is a genre tag; its identifier is commercial-fiction. 161 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 (76–100 of 161)
Says: “high-concept commercial fiction with a literary flair”
Says: “genre fiction of all kinds”
Says: “Claire is actively seeking upmarket and commercial fiction in the adult and YA categories, with a special focus on book club fiction, thrillers and…”
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…
Says: “commercial and literary fiction”
Says: “Contemporary with a strong commercial hook”
A story I haven't heard, told well, that surprises, that puts me under its spell. Actively building my client list, I’m looking for fiction, namely, novels in these general categories (in no order of preference): commer…
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…
Under the umbrella of commercial fiction for young adult and adult audiences, she is looking for manuscripts in the romance, fantasy, mythology, dark academia, dystopian, horror, and thriller genres.
Says: “Highly giftable, commercial fiction with strong visual appeal”
Lydia is excited to build a diverse client list of her own and partner with authors to craft and share meaningful stories that leave a lasting impact on readers. Lydia is looking for the following in Fiction (primarily…
Hana is actively seeking Science Fiction & Fantasy (adult and YA): Romance: Book Club fiction Well-researched and accessible non-fiction in various topics including but not limited to: politics, social justice issues,…
Her list is primarily focused on commercial fiction and narrative non-fiction: domestic thrillers, high-concept suspense, romance, voice-driven women’s fiction, memoir, ripped-from-the-headlines narratives, personal inve…
Says: “commercial and upscale fiction”
Fiona’s list is diverse, ranging from commercial fiction to memoir to narrative non-fiction. She is particularly drawn to fiction with tight plotting, fresh narrative voice, and credible dialogue. Fiona’s non-fiction l…
Mason only represents adult books. He is seeking innovative, boundary-pushing literary fiction, engrossing upmarket and commercial fiction, and nonfiction that amplifies traditionally underrepresented voices in publishin…
Says: “Now he brings those experiences to the other side of the table in offering publishers the kind of high-quality commercial fiction and nonfiction that he himself was proud to publish.”
Says: “strongly written commercial”
Says: “The agency represents a wide range of literary and commercial fiction, nonfiction, children's literature and illustrated works for all ages.”
Says: “commercial and literary fiction”
Miriam’s areas of interest include: literary and commercial fiction as well as some genre fiction, narrative nonfiction, pop culture, psychology, history, science, art, business books, and biography/memoir. Miriam wants…
Says: “smart commercial fiction”
While John’s list started out as mostly children’s books, it has evolved to the point where it is now half adult, half children’s authors —and he’s looking to maintain that balance. On the children’s side, John is keenl…
Bibi specializes in Romance and Commercial fiction, as well as select Childrens and Young Adult authors. In Romance she enjoys contemporary, historical, Romantasy and speculative rom-coms. She is not the right agent for…
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