Literary agents who want commercial writing — page 3
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 (51–75 of 104)
Says: “Megan loves to read science fiction, fantasy, and speculative literature that falls anywhere along the commercial to literary spectrum.”
She is currently looking for standout voices and fresh perspectives in both fiction and nonfiction. If you have a compelling story or an idea that can spark thought, start conversations, or touch hearts, Jill would love…
Says: “sharp, commercial adult, young adult, and middle grade fiction”
Says: “This wide-ranging recognition underscores the agency’s commitment to both commercial success and creative excellence.”
Says: “titles with strong commercial potential”
Paige loves to represent commercial and upscale fiction, particularly mystery, thriller, suspense, as well as women’s fiction and romance genres. She also represents narrative and prescriptive nonfiction by authors with…
she adores bookclub-able commercial and literary fiction: stories that provide a new lens on the world in an accessible, bingeable way Tara represents fiction for adults and children, as well as select non-fiction: memo…
Ann Leslie is currently seeking commercial and upmarket women’s fiction (e.g. contemporary and historical fiction, fiction featuring complex family dynamics and sagas and psychological thrillers), romance, mystery, horro…
Says: “books that sit at the intersection of "commercial" and "timeless,"”
She specializes in Historical, whether in Young Adult, Women’s Fiction and Romance, or narrative nonfiction. She is particularly drawn to oft forgotten stories of the past and underrepresented voices, and especially pers…
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…
Rachel is currently building her own list and is interested in adult, young adult, and middle grade fiction. She is a fan of magical realism, contemporary westerns, science fiction and all stories that quicken the pulse…
A literary agent for over twenty years, Andrea represents a wide range of fiction and nonfiction, including projects for adult, young adult and middle grade audiences. Actively seeking projects in the following categori…
Says: “Megan loves to read science fiction, fantasy, and speculative literature that falls anywhere along the commercial to literary spectrum.”
Says: “commercial end of this spectrum”
Says: “literary and commercial”
Says: “fun, commercial story”
We represent nonfiction and fiction, both literary and commercial for the mainstream trade market. Special areas of interest include compelling narrative nonfiction, outstanding biographies and memoirs, lifestyle books,…
Saskia represents commercial and bookclub fiction for adults and young adults.
Kate’s reading tastes – from crime fiction to rom coms – are highly commercial.
Says: “strong commercial appeal”
Faye is interested in in both commercial and niche fiction and nonfiction. Fiction interests include YA, speculative fiction, commercial fantasy, women’s fiction, historical fiction, sci-fi, paranormal, unconventional w…
Aram is looking for novelists – literary and commercial – who put immersive storytelling front and center. Regardless of genre, what gets Aram’s attention is a writer who brings authentic emotional consequences to their…
She represents commercial and literary fiction––she has a soft spot for short story collections––and science, popular culture, and history in the nonfiction space.
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