Literary agents who want commercial writing — page 2
Phrasemill lists literary agents who want commercial, based on what they say on their public websites. “commercial” is a tone tag; its identifier is commercial. 87 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 87)
My list spans both children’s and adult books across a variety of genres. Across the board, my tastes lean towards commercial, entertaining, accessible books with clever hooks and something to say about the world. I am p…
Marina is actively building her list of authors writing upmarket commercial, reading group and accessible literary fiction, alongside a select and eclectic children’s, YA & non-fiction list. She is looking for big stori…
Lydia represents everything from picture books to the top end of crossover YA, and she particularly enjoyed working with author/illustrator talent, including graphic novelists. No matter the story, Lydia is drawn to voi…
She is looking for exciting new writers of fiction – commercial and literary- and narrative non-fiction of most genres, excluding SFF. Whilst high fantasy and world building science-fiction isn’t of interest, she really…
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 (…
Lauren is looking for commercial and upmarket women’s fiction, romance (rom-coms, paranormal, and romantasy), and YA/MG novels in most genres. She is open to the following in both adult and YA: science fiction, fantasy,…
She represents authors of children's literature, including picture books, middle grade, and young adult fiction. She is actively seeking new clients and is particularly interested in stories with strong voices, unique p…
Trinity largely represents narrative and idea-driven nonfiction that combines intellectual depth with broad commercial appeal. She's especially interested in authors who bring original thinking, lived experience, rigoro…
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 am actively building a list of scriptwriters and work with both established career writers who's main needs might be contractual and career support through to those at the earlier end of their journey, who need everyth…
She has a soft spot for speculative stories, mysteries, and anything delightfully weird, and is seeking high-concept, voice-driven adult fiction with strong emotional stakes, a clear hook, and broad commercial appeal. Sh…
She is passionate about commercial and genre fiction, including romance, romantasy, fantasy, science-fiction, and horror -- stories that spark conversation and can be enjoyed by all readers.
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