Literary agents for commercial fiction — page 5

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 (101–125 of 161)

John Cusick
Folio Literary Management · US
I represent a diverse list award winners and New York Times bestsellers. My focus is middle grade and young adult novels, as well as new adult and adult romance and commercial fiction that includes elements of fantasy, s…
Diana Fox
Fox Literary · US
Harvey Klinger
Harvey Klinger · US
Says: “adult commercial and literary fiction”
He personally loves great adult commercial and literary fiction; and in non-fiction, books with a strong narrative voice in all disciplines, but written by an author who already has an established professional platform i…
Helen Heller
Helen Heller Agency · CA
Says: “major front-list fiction”
Widely recognized as a top tier agent for thrillers and major front-list fiction, Helen is always open to books that hit the ‘sweet spot’ of commercially successful literary fiction, and is of the strong belief that popu…
Carrie Howland
Howland Literary · US
Carrie is accepting submissions for: adult literary, upmarket, and commercial fiction as well as memoir, narrative and prescriptive non-fiction, and cookbooks.
David Hale Smith
InkWell Management · US
Says: “David Hale Smith David Hale Smith is looking for mind-blowing commercial fiction and compelling nonfiction.”
Alexis Hurley
InkWell Management · US
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…”
Eliza Rothstein
InkWell Management · US
Says: “…fiction that explores diverse communities or intergenerational stories, commercial fiction that crosses genre borders, and fiction from Latinx and Spanish-speaking writers.”
Jacinta di Mase
Jacinta di Mase Management · AU
Says: “quality commercial fiction”
Jacinta has always been passionate about the rights of creators and represents a diverse range of award winning and emerging writers and illustrators across all areas of the trade publishing market. Jacinta is on the lo…
Hannah Todd
Janklow & Nesbit · London
I am looking for commercial fiction across the board, but with a particular focus on romance, SFF and commercial thrillers. Across all genres, I am drawn to books with exemplary characterisation and voice. I need to feel…
Mara Hollander
Jennifer Azantian Literary Agency · US
I'm actively seeking to represent authors from communities traditionally underrepresented in publishing, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA, and disabled and/or chronically ill writers. In fiction, I'm seeking accessibly-written…
Jennifer De Chiara
Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency · US
Adult Fiction: I'm passionate about literary fiction with a unique, beautiful voice, but I also enjoy commercial fiction, women's fiction (no bodice-rippers, please), chick-lit, mysteries, suspense, thrillers - in genera…
Jim Donovan
Jim Donovan Literary · US
We primarily deal with New York publishers and larger independent houses, and have longtime relationships with agents in the film industry. Our authors include both established and first-time writers across multiple genr…
Lindsay Guzzardo
Keystone Literary Agency · US
Says: “High-concept commercial fiction”
Whether fiction or nonfiction, Lindsay seeks exceptional storytellers whose work combines a compelling hook, emotional or intellectual resonance, and the potential to reach a broad readership. She is especially interest…
Elizabeth Kracht
Kimberley Cameron & Associates · US
She represents both literary and commercial fiction as well as nonfiction, and brings to the agency experience as a former acquisitions editor, freelance publicist, and writer. She appreciates writing that has depth, an…
Bethany Jett
MacGregor & Luedeke Literary · US
Bethany Jett has an affinity for projects with strong commercial appeal and potential for literary recognition. Genres: Children’s; Gift Books; Cookbooks; Commercial Fiction; Christian Nonfiction
Denise Marcil
Marcil O'Farrell Literary · US
She has represented an eclectic range of commercial fiction and nonfiction—from suspense, thrillers, contemporary women’s fiction and romances to business books.
Faye Atchison
Margret McBride Literary Agency · US
Says: “commercial and niche fiction”
Faye is interested in in both commercial and niche fiction and nonfiction. Fiction interests include YA, speculative fiction, commercial fantasy, women’s fiction, historical fiction, sci-fi, paranormal, unconventional w…
Deirdre Mullane
Mullane Literary · US
Mullane Literary Associates is an independent literary agency with an emphasis on idea-driven nonfiction, especially in the areas of history, science, politics, narrative nonfiction, nature/environment, sports, mind/body…
Aashna Avachat
Neighborhood Literary Agency · US
Says: “commercial adult fiction”
She is currently building a list focused on authors of color and is looking for kidlit, commercial adult fiction, select non-fiction, and illustrators.
Curtis Russell
P.S. Literary Agency · CA
Says: “…Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, where she worked on various types of commercial fiction, focusing on speculative fiction and genre-bending fantasies.”
Curtis represents a wide-ranging and diverse list that reflects his broad literary interests. His talent for identifying creators with standout ideas across categories has helped shape PSLA’s growth, and his ability to s…
Kimberly Brower
Park, Fine & Brower Literary Management · US
Kimberly works with all types of authors who write commercial fiction, from debuts to #1 New York Times bestselling authors, and likes to consider them all her favorites. Kimberly is interested in adult commercial ficti…
Peter Knapp
Park, Fine & Brower Literary Management · US
Peter Knapp is a partner and agent, representing adult, young adult, and middle grade fiction. He is looking for both emerging voices and established authors, and what drew him to the agenting side of the business is no…
Rachael Dillon Fried
Sanford J. Greenburger Associates · US
Rachael is selectively growing her client list with a keen interest in women’s literary and commercial fiction. She hopes to build long-term relationships with clients who are passionate about developing their career.
Gaia Banks
Sheil Land Associates · London
Says: “We look for literary fiction, commercial fiction and non-fiction in the categories below.”

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