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Literary agents for debut authors

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want debut authors, based on what they say on their public websites. This page shows 10 of 73 agents. Agents whose websites say they are closed to submissions are omitted. How it works.

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  • Oli Munson

    A.M. Heath & Co. · GB

    I have a wonderfully varied list (one of the perks of being an agent) but I’ve always been a sucker for commercial fiction that has the Holy Trinity of pace, plot and character. Those are the three elements I’m looking f…

  • Rebecca Ritchie

    DHH Literary Agency · GB

    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…

  • Jon Curzon

    Artellus · GB

    Jon represents literary fiction and non-fiction titles that start conversations and spark ideas. From debut fiction, memoir and nature writing to science, history and biography, his emphasis is always towards writers wh…

  • Jamilah Ahmed

    Barbara Levy Literary Agency · London

    Jamilah has recently joined us as an associate agent with a brief to develop new writers, both fiction and non-fiction.

  • Caroline Wood

    Felicity Bryan Associates · Oxford

    I represent a range of fiction, from literary prize-winners to upmarket reading group fiction, and well-written crime novels. I’m looking for work that is ambitious and surprising, both satisfying to read and deep enoug…

  • Hannah Ferguson

    Hardman & Swainson Literary Agency · London

    I love fiction, stories that will whisk me away to another place, be it in time, geographically, or just into another life that’s different from my own. I tend to represent women’s fiction, from the more literary to the…

  • Claire Paterson Conrad

    Janklow & Nesbit · London

    I have wide-ranging tastes in both fiction and non-fiction. In fiction, I work across upmarket commercial to literary fiction and mistrust pigeon-holing books into genres. I’m actively looking to take on distinctive fic…

  • Madeleine Milburn

    Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency · GB

    Madeleine reads across all areas of fiction but is immediately drawn to powerful, voice-led book club fiction with irresistible protagonists and themes that spark up conversations. She loves a literary voice that lingers…

  • Olivia Maidment

    Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency · GB

    Liv is a Director & Literary Agent specialising in literary, upmarket and book club fiction. She is always excited to discover bold, original voices from around the world. Liv is passionate about launching debut fiction…

  • Rachel Neely

    Mushens Entertainment · London

    Whether literary or commercial, I generally prefer darker stories – my favourite books centre characters with tragic fates, dark pasts or buried trauma. Rachel is actively growing her list across a wide variety of genre…

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