Literary agents looking for books about criticism
Phrasemill lists literary agents who want criticism, based on what they say on their public websites. “criticism” is a subject tag; its identifier is criticism. 33 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 33)
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…
At FBA I am building a list of writers of fiction, non-fiction and select poetry, with a particular openness to authors who can work across these forms. In fiction I am looking for novels, short story collections and no…
Natalie Galustian represents narrative and commercial non-fiction as well as literary fiction. Natalie is primarily looking for strong new voices in non-fiction across musical, visual, dramatic and culinary arts, histor…
Amanda Harris is an award-winning literary agent with over a decade of experience in the publishing industry. Known for her sharp editorial eye and unwavering commitment to diverse voices, she represents a dynamic list o…
Having worked alongside Caroline and her roster of clients for the past few years, I am now actively looking to build a list across both fiction and non-fiction. In non-fiction, my taste is for the narrative. I’m intere…
Lisette is actively building a literary list with a strong focus on international clients for sale both to the UK and around the world. I’m especially looking for literary fiction and narrative non-fiction with great in…
In nonfiction she is drawn to narrative and idea-driven work shaped by expansive curiosity, especially projects that render the hidden structures of the world more legible. Her areas of interest include science, technolo…
Dorian focuses on literary and crossover fiction, and narrative nonfiction. She seeks material that feels both highly relevant and timeless, executed with a distinctive voice, structural mastery, and emotional depth. Sh…
Rachel is interested in a diverse range of nonfiction. She’s drawn to journalism, criticism, and memoir, with particular enthusiasm for history, art, culture, science, and technology.
Liana is interested in a wide range of nonfiction, with particular interest in memoir, criticism, and cultural history.
I’m largely a reader of literary and upmarket fiction and narrative non-fiction. In fiction, I love relationship dramas of all kinds, both grounded and melodramatic. I especially love if they’re a vehicle to explore bro…
She is most interested in narrative nonfiction, especially memoir, biography, history, and cultural criticism.
Our interest ranges—we handle works of biography, criticism, history, memoir, and reportage, in areas including art and design, business, food, music, science, sports, travel, and urbanism. Our guidance begins in the ea…
Hana is actively seeking Science Fiction & Fantasy (adult and YA) Romance: works in the vein of Emily Henry's Beach Read or Mia Sosa's The Worst Best Man. Book Club fiction Thrillers Well-researched and accessible non-fi…
Her list includes literary fiction, memoir/narrative nonfiction, journalism, popular culture, essays, cultural criticism, and history. Samantha is open to queries in the following genres: upmarket fiction, journalism, h…
Alex represents a variety of adult fiction and nonfiction. In literary fiction, he especially loves books that are style forward, poignant, or funny, ideally all three. He’s looking for character-driven upmarket novels w…
I accept queries through Query Manager at: https://QueryManager.com/JoshuaBilmes Take a look at my blog for full information on my query guidelines and what I'm currently looking for. That is the place to go to for all s…
What I desire most are books that can help with this, whether in a straightforward way like narrative nonfiction, or an oblique way like a fantasy or science fiction novel—I'm always on the lookout for books that are gro…
Jud’s hands-on style includes significant editorial guidance on proposals and manuscripts for the strongest possible publisher submission, and an exploration of all potential opportunities for boosting the marketing and…
I represent serious nonfiction, literary fiction, children's books, and graphic novels. I am always looking for work that takes me beyond the boundaries of where I currently am. This can be in categories such as history…
Kelly considers herself a generalist who is drawn to lyrical writing and strong voices. She is especially interested in nonfiction (narrative, practical, prescriptive, academic, commercial, and trade), where she looks f…
Jim represents formally adventurous and stylistically diverse authors of fiction, including Sheila Heti, Alissa Nutting, Yelena Akhtiorskaya, Affinity Konar, J. Robert Lennon, Eleanor Henderson, Jesse Ball, and Teddy Way…
Though he does not handle fiction projects, his nonfiction tastes are eclectic. They fall along two axes: excellent writing and high-quality subject matter. Of late his clients have written on topics such as memoir (Ric…
She is actively taking on new clients, in addition to offering UK representation to our diverse roster of US-based authors. Fiona represents adult fiction and non-fiction and is actively taking on new clients. In fictio…
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