Literary agents for contemporary fiction
Phrasemill lists literary agents who want contemporary fiction, based on what they say on their public websites. “contemporary fiction” is a genre tag; its identifier is contemporary-fiction. 63 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 (1–25 of 63)
I am omnivorous when it comes to reading and my list reflects this, encompassing a wide range of genres and styles. I am open to submissions and always hoping to hear from new writers. In terms of who they might be, my…
I represent authors of fiction and non-fiction. On the fiction side, my list spans the commercial spectrum: from contemporary fiction – be that funny, romantic, moving or high concept – to reading group, historical ficti…
I am looking for a book that I'll be thinking about long after I finish the last page. This could be a twisty suspense with an exciting and original hook (I love a high concept hook!) or an epic or intimate love story wi…
Lori specializes in upmarket fiction with propulsive storylines—book club, mystery, suspense, and psychologically layered narratives—and selectively represents cookbooks and literary memoir. Lori Galvin is a literary ag…
She focuses in upmarket and literary fiction by authors who write in English and Spanish. She is passionate about international voices and is used to working with authors that live in different corners of the world. Sh…
Alongside her work on adaptations for the agency’s books, she represents novelists, non-fiction writers and screenwriters with a particular emphasis on guiding authors to write for screen and screenwriters who originate…
Rory is actively building his list and represents authors of literary fiction and non-fiction. In fiction, he is looking for voice-driven and story-led literary writing powered by strong ideas, evocative settings and a…
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…
Julie Gourinchas (she/they) is a French-American literary agent championing an award-winning, selective list focused on upmarket and literary adult and new adult fiction across a wide variety of genres. In fiction, she'…
Clare is building both the Darley Anderson Children’s Agency and the Darley Anderson Illustration Agency lists and also represents a boutique list of commercial adult fiction in both the UK and US. Clare’s very busy wit…
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…
I’m looking for bold, voice-driven fiction for the book club market and women’s fiction. I love to read strong, character-led stories which are well written but also plot-driven, with broad commercial appeal. I’m drawn…
I have a broad list across different genres of fiction, alongside a smaller non-fiction and children’s book list, and I’m always looking for new and exciting projects. I love working on literary fiction and upmarket com…
Maria works with Sam Edenborough handling translation rights on behalf of Greyhound Literary's clients and is building her own list of authors as a primary agent. She has wide-ranging tastes in fiction and is interested…
Emma is a literary agent and actively acquiring literary to commercial fiction, with a focus on upmarket literary/book club fiction, romantic dramas, thrillers and suspense. She is drawn to fiction that balances wide com…
I read crime fiction obsessively and unputdownable is my favourite blurb adjective but I have eclectic taste and also love a wide range of literary fiction and non-fiction which makes you think and question the world we…
I am always open to submissions and am looking for books I love in almost any genre. I am a completely voracious reader and I love to think about how books are working in the world, but my favourite thing is to be swept…
In fiction, the most important things for me are a strong sense of place, convincing characters and confident, immersive writing. I am looking for contemporary fiction that explores the complexities of modern relationshi…
Rachel is a Literary Agent working with the agency's bestselling brand authors and building a list in literary, upmarket and book club fiction, as well as select narrative non-fiction. As a literary agent, she represent…
Whether fiction or nonfiction, Maria is seeking novels that skew literary or upmarket, with an edge. Maria is looking for: literary and upmarket fiction, speculative fiction, horror, magical realism and reimaginings of…
I'm building a list of quality commercial and upmarket/book club fiction, with a select number of memoirs and non-fiction projects also in the mix. Psychological suspense is my first love as both an agent and a reader,…
I am actively looking for exciting new voices across both fiction and non-fiction. I’m interested in non-fiction that says something about the way we live- from beautiful narrative non-fiction with a strong voice to pas…
I represent commercial and upmarket fiction, including book club fiction, crime and thriller, historical and contemporary fiction, and some non-fiction in the areas of lifestyle and personal development. I am currently…
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 (…
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