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. 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 (26–50 of 68)

  • David Higham Associates · GB

  • P.S. Literary Agency · CA

    She represents adult fiction and non-fiction. She is seeking diverse voices in commercial genre fiction and is always looking for gothic horror, inventive fantasy, and atmospheric mystery. In non-fiction, Alex is looki…

  • WSA | Wendy Sherman Associates · US

    Laura Mazer is a literary agent with WSA, where she represents writers of adult fiction and nonfiction, with a special interest in cultural commentary, health and wellness, women’s lifestyle, popular history and science,…

  • Susanna Lea Associates · GB

    Lauren is passionate about nonfiction books with a social mission, or those which aim to make science accessible to all, as well as upmarket commercial fiction, literary fiction, and speculative fiction.

  • Carol Mann Agency · US

    As an agent, Joanne represents a wide array of nonfiction. She has vast experience working with academics and experts in diverse fields, helping them develop and write books for a broad market. She also has a particula…

  • Chalberg & Sussman · US

    She represents a wide range of serious and unserious nonfiction, including self-help, personal growth, big idea, humor, and pop culture titles. Rachel is open to queries for nonfiction only

  • 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.

  • DeFiore & Company · US

    Tamara represents writer and illustrator clients in both the children’s and adult markets, with a particular focus on talented LGBTQ+ and BIPOC storytellers. Tamara is actively seeking graphic novels for all ages and ac…

  • DeFiore & Company · US

    Chris represents books across a broad spectrum of nonfiction—memoirs, narrative, prescriptive, Christian, and sports—and works with her authors to develop books that are appealing and accessible to a broad audience. She…

  • Dunow, Carlson & Lerner Literary Agency · US

  • Dystel, Goderich & Bourret · US

    Fiction Debut Fiction Mystery Thriller Fiction Romance General Fiction Non Fiction Biography Non Fiction Business Investing Finance Non Fiction Cooking Non Fiction Health Non Fiction History Politics Current Aff…

  • 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

  • Frances Goldin Literary Agency · US

    Her taste is bold and eclectic; she loves working with writers who, to steal from a line Dickinson, “tell all the truth but tell it slant.” Lucy’s nonfiction taste is anchored by her interest in the way culture shapes u…

  • Fresh Books Literary Agency · US

    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…

  • Georges Borchardt · US

    Pronoy Sarkar joined in 2025, focused on non-fiction. He is interested in bold, ambitious, and conversation shifting projects across a range of areas, including history, biography, popular science, politics and current a…

  • Harvey Klinger · US

    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…

  • Irene Goodman Literary Agency · US

    Her interests include business, health, politics and history, cookbooks, pop culture, Jewish interest, Francophilia, lifestyle, upmarket fiction, historical fiction, and mysteries. Irene is one of the foremost experts i…

  • Kate Nash Literary Agency · GB

  • Keystone Literary Agency · US

    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…

  • 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…

  • Regal Hoffmann & Associates · US

    Although he studied Canadian poetry at McGill University, he is primarily looking for fiction, focusing on novels with speculative elements, strong writing, and a lot of heart (please see his client list for examples of…

  • Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency · US

    Jill is looking for fiction and non-fiction by unrepresented voices, BIPOC and Latinx writers, disabled persons, and people identifying as LGBTQ+, among others. She is interested in commercial and upmarket fiction, with…

  • 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…

  • The Book Group · US

    Jamie Carr joined The Book Group in January 2020. A senior agent at TBG, she champions award-winning debuts, commercial book club fiction, and expert-driven nonfiction at the forefront of culture. Jamie represents novel…

  • The Seymour Agency · US

    Elisa represents authors writing from Picture Books to Adult literature and is the French foreign rights agent for The Seymour Agency. She is always on the lookout for new voices in kid-lit and in romance. Accepts Cont…

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