Literary agents for crossover — page 2
Phrasemill lists literary agents who want crossover, based on what they say on their public websites. “crossover” is a audience tag; its identifier is crossover. 56 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 56)
I have my own list of authors writing in the literary fiction, non-fiction and upmarket genre space. Although I consider myself an open-minded reader, my taste tends to lean towards literary and book club fiction. I am…
When we launched Graham Maw Christie in 2005, we set out to focus on non-fiction and wanted to build a collaborative, creative, market-driven agency. Twenty years on, a few of our clients also write fiction. She is driv…
Before that, she worked in television and film development where she enjoyed the challenge of finding great storytellers, clever communicators and people with passions who have interesting perspectives or original voices…
Says: “all age ranges”
Says: “crossover literary spaces”
Says: “Female-led literary and crossover fiction”
She has a wide-ranging taste and is interested in dynamic, voice-driven narratives that carry a sense of urgency—stories that are emotionally impactful and have a strong hook without being overwritten. She enjoys both d…
Molly is currently looking to expand the sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and romance areas of her list, from MG through YA, crossover and up to adult books. On the adult side of her list, she represents debut and established w…
Says: “crossover fiction a la The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and The Lost Apothecary”
Says: “crossover potential with a fresh plot and a voice that stands out”
Says: “stories accessible to readers who wouldn't necessarily call themselves fantasy readers”
Their focus is marginalized writers, and they represent speculative fiction, romance, and romcoms. They love cats, gardening, power tools, and books that love you back: sweeping stories, characters with big hearts, and…
Says: “manuscripts that bridge the YA/Adult divide”
Says: “fiction for adults and teens”
Says: “crossover new adult”
Says: “books that can cross over from both middle-grade and YA”
Says: “crossover novels that walk the line between YA and Adult”
Says: “accessible to both romance and fantasy readers”
Says: “projects that have crossover potential, meaning they might fit in the new adult category as well (older YA) and must have a strong romance”
She represents both literary and commercial fiction as well as nonfiction, and brings to the agency experience as a former acquisitions editor, freelance publicist, and writer. She appreciates writing that has depth, an…
Says: “contemporary YA/New Adult crossover”
Says: “…non-fiction, memoir, current affairs, personal development, humor, and select young adult with crossover appeal.”
Says: “fiction for readers aged eight to adult”
Says: “books that appeal to both commercial and literary readers”
Says: “literary fiction crossover/hybrid style novels”
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