Literary agents for commercial nonfiction — page 2

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. 47 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 (26–47 of 47)

Jennifer Herrera
David Black Literary Agency · US
Says: “nonfiction books about big ideas”
She loves reading nonfiction books about big ideas and is particularly drawn to smart, issue-driven books, especially those from journalists as well as writers with professional expertise, including science, psychology,…
Nick Walters
David Luxton Associates · London
His principle interests are in the fields of commercial non-fiction with an emphasis on sport, lifestyle, self-help and leadership.
Evan Gregory
Ethan Ellenberg Literary Agency · US
specializing in genre fiction and commercial non-fiction, especially the areas of SFF and pop-culture He is currently seeking new clients
Matt Wagner
Fresh Books Literary Agency · US
Says: “fun and useful non-fiction”
I enjoy working with fun and useful non-fiction, reference (and irreference) titles, as well as online video training with companies such as Linkedin Learning, and Udemy. I’m especially interested in tech, business, per…
David Dunton
Harvey Klinger · US
He specializes in music-related nonfiction, biography, narrative nonfiction, and young adult & middle-grade fiction. Actively seeking projects in the following categories: NONFICTION: Music History Music Journalism Memo…
Susan Velazquez Colmant
JABberwocky Literary Agency · US
In general, I gravitate towards any story that details a complicated family dynamic, illustrates a transformative coming-of-age experience, and features unique voices like multicultural and LGBTQIA+ characters. To note,…
Tanya McKinnon
McKinnon Literary · US
Says: “accessible, idea-driven nonfiction”
I represent serious nonfiction, literary fiction, children's books, and graphic novels. Growing up all over—Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and the US—I found my home in books where writers confront the chaos of reality…
Kevin O'Connor
O'Connor Literary Agency · US
Says: “serious adult nonfiction”
As an agent, Kevin takes on serious adult nonfiction (Brian McCullough’s How the Internet Happened, Claude Andrew Clegg’s The Black President). On the adult fiction side, he represents Afghan and Iraq War vet Adam Kovac…
Kelly Thomas
Serendipity Literary Agency · US
Kelly considers herself a generalist who is drawn to lyrical writing and strong voices. She is especially interested in nonfiction (narrative, practical, prescriptive, academic, commercial, and trade), where she looks f…
Lisa Amstutz
Storm Literary Agency · US
Says: “nonfiction for all ages (preschool–adult)”
Lisa currently represents nonfiction for all ages (preschool–adult), picture book and middle grade fiction, and picture book author/illustrators. She loves books with heart; science, agricultural, and environmental topi…
Samantha Haywood
Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA
Says: “big idea nonfiction”
Samantha represents a vibrant client list of novelists, memoirists, investigative journalists, graphic novelists and thought leaders. Plurality of voices, stories and authors of all backgrounds are encouraged! Originali…
Angeline Rodriguez
William Morris Endeavor · US
Says: “select platform-driven nonfiction”
Angeline has worked with a variety of fiction in genre, upmarket commercial, and literary categories, as well as select platform-driven nonfiction. She specializes in speculative fiction and loves high-concept stories th…
Connor Smith
Hesperides Literary · US
Michael Ebeling
Ebeling and Associates · US
Says: “Our Focus With over 20 years of experience in the publishing industry, The Ebeling Agency represents a wide range of commercial non-fiction.”
Zoë Pagnamenta
Calligraph · US
Says: “"big idea" books”
Zoë’s interests are wide-ranging; she represents non-fiction – history, memoir, biography, narrative journalism, “big idea” books and business titles as well as self-help and spirituality. She also represents some litera…
Craig Pyette
Lucinda Literary · US
Craig Pyette is an Agent at Lucinda Literary, where he is building a select list of thought leaders and innovators who bring unique and challenging perspectives to the world of books. He is particularly interested in inv…
Natalie Jerome
Originate Literary Agency · GB
Natalie specialises in commercial Non-Fiction
Jackie Garcia-Morales
Storm Literary Agency · US
Children’s Literature: Seeking author-illustrators that want to work across fiction and nonfiction picture books, chapter books, and graphic novels (spanning age audiences). Particularly interested in STEM/STEAM, social-…
Mariam Keen
Whispering Buffalo Literary Agency · London
Whispering Buffalo is building its list and welcomes unsolicited submissions. The agency handles: Commercial and literary fiction - all genres Commercial non-fiction Children’s and young adult fiction Whispering Buffalo…
Emily Sweet
Aevitas Creative Management · US
An Oxford history graduate, Emily focuses primarily on non-fiction and enjoys taking a proactive, personal and collaborative approach to working with authors. Emily particularly welcomes proposals for original, illumina…
Katherine Latshaw
Folio Literary Management · US
I’m looking for commercial nonfiction: cookbooks; lifestyle; memoir; pop culture; health & wellness; social media-platformed projects; incisive essay collections; illustrated/gift books; feminist and underrepresented voi…
Hollie Michaels
Martin Literary Management · US
Says: “nonfiction told in a fun / engaging way”
Picture Books, Chapter Books, Middle Grade, Graphic Novels – all ages, New Adult, Select Adult, Illustrators Hollie is excited to build her list of amazing authors and illustrators from kidlit to adult. She is looking f…

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