Literary agents for commercial nonfiction
Phrasemill lists literary agents who want commercial nonfiction, based on what they say on their public websites. “commercial nonfiction” is a genre tag; its identifier is commercial-nonfiction. 68 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 (1–25 of 68)
I run the children’s books department at AM Heath and I’m always on the lookout for new storytelling talent. I represent writing for all ages from 3+, and I’m especially keen to find new writers for middle grade and you…
Chris Bucci represents bestselling and award-winning fiction and non-fiction authors including, Highway of Tears by Jessica McDiarmid; Is Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong About Everything? by Timothy Caulfield; and The War Widow by…
He has worked with a wide range of bestselling and prize-winning authors of upmarket non-fiction History & archaeology: He commissioned books by bestselling historians including Julia Boyd, Simon Jenkins, and Sinclair M…
It has a particular interest in food writing and cookery, commercial non-fiction, memoir, biography, true crime, lifestyle, health, parenting and commercial fiction.
I joined David Higham in 2025 after more than ten years working as an editor in illustrated children’s publishing. I began my career at Templar Publishing and Big Picture Press, where I worked across their boutique list…
Emily particularly welcomes proposals for original, illuminating and useful cookery, health, wellness and psychology books, as well as innovative storytelling in the areas of history, memoir, biography, current affairs a…
Alex is actively building his list and is always on the lookout for new writers of speculative fiction, commercial fiction, literary fiction, crime and thriller and serious non-fiction. His tastes range widely, and in f…
Tim represents a wide range of authors and is particularly interested in pop culture, narrative and serious non-fiction, food-writing, nature and the outdoors, sport and commercial non-fiction and fiction of all forms.
I am actively looking for exciting new voices across both fiction and non-fiction. I’m interested in non-fiction that says something about the way we live- from beautiful narrative non-fiction with a strong voice to pas…
What I’m looking for: A voracious reader since I excitedly ran into a bookcase and split open my forehead aged 6, I am happy to consider genres across the board and love nothing more than looking after a list with an ex…
I am a literary agent representing children's illustrators and authors of picture books, middle grade, YA and non-fiction. In fiction, I work on everything from young fiction through to young adult. On the younger end (…
Donald is interested in non-fiction, he is keen to see writing on history, popular science, social issues, nature, money and life management, music, sport, film and technology. He is also looking for well-written memoir…
An avid reader across genres, Lauren is particularly interested in adult and YA commercial fiction, especially women’s fiction, romance, mysteries, and thrillers, as well as select non-fiction titles. She is an editoria…
Her agency represents quality fiction, both literary and commercial, and general nonfiction, with a particular interest in memoir, biography, narrative history, pop culture, sports, travel/adventure, medicine and health.
I represent a wide range of fiction and nonfiction, and I’m always on the hunt for compelling and accessible stories that spark “brain butterflies.” As an Arab woman and immigrant, I’m drawn to books that amplify joy and…
I tend to focus on non-fiction; specifically art, photography, music, style and anything - well - unusual.
For general non-fiction she seeks out activists, psychologists, creatives, change-makers and thought-leaders with books that are authoritative, accessible and authentic. On the narrative/memoir side she is drawn to beau…
Valeria is passionate about expanding her non-fiction list, working with thought leaders, experts and visionaries to craft books that inspire a wiser and healthier world. Her focus is on representing high-quality zeitge…
We welcome submissions from authors worldwide who have crafted compelling stories that captivate, challenge, and inspire. We accept submissions across a range of genres, but for a better idea of what we’d like to repres…
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