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. 104 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 (26–50 of 104)

Annabel Merullo
Peters Fraser & Dunlop · London
She represents literary and commercial writers of fiction and non-fiction.
Zoë Plant
The Bent Agency · US
Says: “fantasy and science fiction with strong commercial appeal”
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 de Pass
Says: “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.”
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 Silver
The Soho Agency · London
Says: “big, commercial storytelling”
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…
Millie Hoskins
United Agents · London
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…
Emily Talbot
United Agents · London
Says: “accessible, commercial approach”
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 Bieker
FinePrint Literary Management · US
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,…
Amy Cloughley
Kimberley Cameron & Associates · US
She seeks authors with unique, clear voices who put forth smart, tightly-written prose. She is actively building her client list with both debut and veteran writers. Whether literary, upmarket, or commercial, she leans…
Natalie Edwards
Trellis Literary Management · US
JEFF Gerecke
G Agency LLC · US
Michelle Jackson
Jackson Literary Agency · US
I represent books that evoke heartfelt emotions and fervent conversations among its readers. My mission is to mentor and develop authors, particularly those from underrepresented communities, and help them build a brand…
Trinity McFadden
The Bindery · US
Says: “broad commercial appeal”
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…
Liz Nealon
Great Dog Literary · US
Liz Nealon is the President and Founder of Great Dog Literary, where she represents both adult and children’s books, largely non-fiction. Not surprisingly, given her many years working in television and interactive medi…
Angela Rinaldi
The Angela Rinaldi Literary Agency · US
I am passionate about fiction, both commercial and literary, and look for engaging, complex characters, a strong plot, good storytelling and writing that has a distinct voice. I love commercial novels with literary sens…
BJ Robbins
BJ Robbins Literary Agency · US
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.
Brent Taylor
July First Literary · US
Brent Taylor is the founder of July First Literary, where he represents fiction that is voice-driven, commercial, and genuinely fun to read.
Michelle Tessler
Tessler Literary Agency · US
Tessler Literary Agency is a full-service boutique agency formed in 2004 by Michelle Tessler. Based in the Flatiron District in Manhattan, we are dedicated to writers of high quality fiction and non-fiction. Our clients…
Joanna Volpe
New Leaf Literary & Media · US
Clare Israel
David Higham Associates · GB
I am actively building a list of scriptwriters and work with both established career writers, whose main needs might be contractual and career support, through to those at the earlier end of their journey, who need every…
Jonathan
Jonathan Pegg Literary Agency · GB
Says: “accessible estimable writing with commercial potential”
In the continued expansion of JPLA, I am seeking writers with long-term potential who may feel at home with a down-to-earth independent agency. My enthusiasms and track record belong in joined-up pockets across literary…
Annie Bomke
Annie Bomke Literary Agency · US
Her interests span a range of genres—from hard-nosed business books to otherworldly historical novels. She represents a wide variety of adult and YA fiction and nonfiction, including commercial and literary fiction, upm…
Ashlee MacCallum
Howland Literary · US
Says: “broad commercial appeal”
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…
Emily Sacks
WLA Books · US
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.
Gideon Pine
InkWell Management · US
Says: “Megan loves to read science fiction, fantasy, and speculative literature that falls anywhere along the commercial to literary spectrum.”
Heather Cashman
Storm Literary Agency · US
Heather loves books about people she could become friends with--fiction or nonfiction--and introduce a new world, but she cherishes the ones that make her want to be the heroine of her own life. Heather would love to fi…

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