Phrasemill lists literary agents who want complex female protagonist, based on what they say on their public websites. “complex female protagonist” is a trope tag; its identifier is complex-female-protagonist. 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.
Aevitas Creative Management · US
Says: “stories of strong or difficult women”
she is focused on bold, diverse voices in fiction and nonfiction. She’s especially interested in stories of strong or difficult women and unexpected narratives of place, of identity, and of the shifting ways we see ourse…
Bell Lomax Moreton · GB
Lauren represents authors and illustrators across Children's and Young Adult Fiction, New Adult/Crossover and Commercial Women's Fiction, and Adult Non-Fiction. She does not represent Science Fiction, Crime Fiction or Pi…
Darley Anderson Literary, TV and Film Agency · London
Says: “a new fictional female protagonist take on the crime thriller world”
My focus is to find authors and books that will become future bestsellers and brands. I specialise in mysteries, suspense, thrillers, crime and book club fiction, but I’m also a huge fan of anything that embodies the nat…
Darley Anderson Literary, TV and Film Agency · London
Says: “Female-led and feisty”
Jade represents a list of thriller, horror and book club authors.
She represents a growing list of authors writing book club fiction, suspense, thrillers and horror.
Since then, Jade has continued to build a dynamic li…
David Higham Associates · GB
Says: “strong female character facing impossible decisions”
I represent adult and YA romance, fantasy, crime & thriller. Across the board I am looking for hooky one-line pitches, compelling characters, and the kind of stories which turn into obsessions. I'm a fangirl at heart and…
David Higham Associates · GB
Says: “complex female characters”
In fiction I love distinctive narrative voices, well-paced plots with a great hook, and complex female characters. I’m often drawn to humour, quirky or unusual narrators, moral dilemmas and stories about sisters.
In non…
Paper Literary · London
Says: “strong female characters”
Kiya joined Paper Literary in 2025 with a focus on building a list of new and exciting voices in fiction (and selective non-fiction).
She has sold multiple six-figure deals in both the UK and US, and is keenly seeking b…
Peters Fraser & Dunlop · London
Says: “strong female leads”
Upmarket-commercial fiction, series crime and thrillers, historical fiction, high-concept fiction, middle grade, narrative non-fiction, true crime, memoir, popular science/psychology and serious history.
Genres aside, A…
Pérez Literary & Entertainment · London
I represent YA and New Adult and am particularly interested in Contemporary Romance, Romantasy and Fantasy.
I am always attracted to the character and voice first, so give me romantic tension that has me giggling, a vil…
Susan Yearwood Agency · GB
Says: “A strong female lead”
I am currently looking for book club fiction, commercial fiction including romance and saga, women’s fiction, mystery and suspense, as well as non-fiction consisting of self-help and lifestyle, such as cookery.
I am loo…
Susanna Lea Associates
Says: “strong female characters”
I am happy to consider genres across the board and love nothing more than looking after a list with an exciting and wide-ranging mix of styles and readerships.
I would like to see an original concept or hook, polished a…
The Soho Agency · London
Rowan’s taste ranges from commercial well-written genre fiction – particularly rom coms, crime and thrillers – to accessible, page-turning literary and reading group novels, as well as narrative non-fiction (often, but n…
Curtis Brown Group · GB
Says: “novels with unhinged women doing unhinged things”
I would consider my reading tastes to be quite broad and ever-growing, but I am constantly drawn to books that have a decisive voice, unforgettable characters, fantastic worlds or an unexpected twist.
I am currently loo…
Kimberley Cameron & Associates · US
Says: “strong female characters”
In adult fiction, she represents literary, upmarket/book club, and women’s fiction, historical fiction, mystery, suspense, thrillers, science fiction, fantasy, and crossover speculative fiction. With children’s fiction,…
D4EO Literary Agency · US
Says: “strong female main characters”
Kenna DeValor (they/them/theirs) is a queer and nonbinary literary agent, artist, and writer who aspires to bring representation and diversity to the literary world through the books they publish and the authors they rep…
Triada US Literary Agency · US
Moe is primarily interested in children's literature (PB, MG, and YA + graphic novels in those ages) though the right adult work will catch her attention. Her favorite genres include contemporary, fantasy, horror, and ro…
Margret McBride Literary Agency · US
Says: “stories featuring strong female protagonists”
We are always looking for new and interesting projects to get excited about.
Margret is interested in a wide range of commercial and literary fiction and nonfiction, historical fiction, medical suspense, legal thrillers…
New Leaf Literary & Media · US
Says: “interesting and powerful women”
Howland Literary · US
Says: “Women who push too far, want too much, and refuse to be contained”
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…
United Talent Agency · US
On the domestic side, Ethan is building his list of authors across both fiction and non-fiction.
On the fiction side, he casts a wide net, but he generally thinks of his taste as something very human written in an uniqu…
Thompson Literary Agency · US
Says: “multi-dimensional female characters”
She joined TLA in 2019 where she’s excited to grow her list.
In YA, she loves creative and epic fantasies, but she is also drawn to realistic stories with multi-dimensional female characters.
She is always interested i…
InkWell Management · US
Says: “She loves to read young adult, fantasy, light horror, thriller, the occasional rom-com, graphic novels, and almost anything with a strong female lead.”
Codex Literary Agency · US
Says: “strong female leads”
Actively looking for NA Books across all genres, she is also interested in Adult, Young Adult, and Middle-Grade Fantasy, as well as both Upmarket and Commercial Adult, all with never-before-seen worldbuilding, unique cha…
Creative Media Agency · US
Contemporary Romance
quirk settings, smart and messy characters, witty banter
Paranormal Romance
send me your witches, demons, ghosts, and monsters in love
Dark Romance (please no non-con)
Women’s Fiction
disillusionm…
D4EO Literary Agency · US
Says: “strong female characters”
Tara is a self diagnosed Romantasy addict and loves diving into lush worlds with complex characters and messy interpersonal relationships that teach us about our own lives.
She wants to work with authors that dare to dr…
