Literary agents for debut authors authors — page 2
Phrasemill lists literary agents who want debut authors, based on what they say on their public websites. “debut” is a author identity tag; its identifier is debut. 72 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 72)
Says: “Subject Focus Fiction Debut Fiction Mystery General Fiction Fiction Literary Non Fiction Biography Non Fiction Business…”
Patricia represents young adult and middle grade fiction in all genres, adult book club/upmarket fiction (including upmarket fiction with speculative and horror elements), and the whole spectrum of commercial women’s fic…
Says: “first-time as well as seasoned authors”
Says: “Subject Focus Fiction Debut Fiction Mystery Scifi Fantasy General Fiction Non Fiction Biography Non Fiction Narrative Non…”
Tessler Literary Agency is a full-service boutique agency formed in 2004 by Michelle Tessler. Based in the Flatiron District in Manhattan, we are dedicated to writers of high quality fiction and non-fiction. Our clients…
Says: “Subject Focus Fiction Debut Fiction Mystery Fiction Paranormal Scifi Fantasy Thriller Fiction Romance General Fiction Non…”
Natanya is looking for literary, upmarket, and commercial fiction. She is particularly interested in books that help us understand our world. She’s looking for multicultural voices, psychological thrillers, suspense, boo…
Being an agent allows me to do what I love best: discovering new and original voices, helping debut writers launch their careers and working with already published novelists who might want a change in direction. What I…
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…
In terms of fiction, I’m particularly drawn to character and voice driven narratives that make me feel deeply and think hard about the world around us. If the writing is compelling, agile, atmospheric and intelligent I…
I assist Andrew Gordon and Jessica Woollard and am also starting to build my own list of literary fiction, narrative non-fiction, and poetry. I am looking for bold literary and upmarket fiction that makes me sit up and…
He has an extremely diverse list of award-winning and bestselling authors, representing writers of both literary and commercial fiction and all genres (including book group, upmarket fiction, crime and thrillers, specula…
Says: “debut and established writers”
Says: “While Amy represents many bestselling and prolific authors, she prides herself on her ability to find talented debut authors and help them launch successful careers.”
Danielle specializes in upmarket and literary fiction, young adult and middle grade fiction, as well as select nonfiction. Thanks to her extensive editorial background, she enjoys working closely with authors to develop…
She is open to working with both debut and established authors. Jess is actively seeking compelling literary and commercial fiction, most genre fiction, and will consider select YA. Please note, she is probably not the…
Says: “debut author with a powerful story”
Says: “Subject Focus Fiction Debut Fiction Mystery Thriller Fiction Romance General Fiction Non Fiction Pop Culture Childrens…”
Because she believes no good story should ever be filed away in a drawer but be shared with the world, she wishes to represent debut voices as an agent. Ritu is looking for: Kidlit: Picture books, Middle Grade and Young…
Says: “debut authors seeking to build long-term careers”
Says: “She particularly loves working with debut authors and is looking for writing that is memorable and enduring.”
He is actively building his list, seeking narrative non-fiction, literary and upmarket fiction, and graphic novels, particularly works by LGBTQ+ writers. He loves fostering the careers of debut authors, working closely…
She represents a diverse range of writers, with an emphasis on fiction. Alice is drawn to distinctive voices and unique perspectives. She loves discovering debut writers and is dedicated to nurturing and developing the…
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