Literary agents who value dual timeline

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want dual timeline, based on what they say on their public websites. “dual timeline” is a craft tag; its identifier is dual-timeline. 11 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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  • David Higham Associates · GB

    Says: “stories that take place across time”

    I love reading new work and discovering emerging writers. There is nothing more enlivening than encountering a new voice, thinking seriously and playfully on the page, and a writer who has a sense of how their work might…

  • Liza Dawson Associates · US

    Says: “Historical fiction this side of World War II—Dual timeline welcome.”

    I believe that the right book can change or heal a life, and I want to find those. But I’m also interested in lighter fiction that helps me escape or simply makes me laugh after a tough day. Or nonfiction that teaches me…

  • Jill Grinberg Literary Management · US

    Says: “twisty dual-timeline intergenerational sagas”

    she represents a client list that spans all age groups and categories, with an emphasis on fresh perspectives and strong voices Katelyn is looking for voice and quality writing above all else when she falls in love with…

  • Howland Literary · US

    Says: “Dual timelines or narrative reveals that drive momentum”

    She has a soft spot for speculative stories, mysteries, and anything delightfully weird, and is seeking high-concept, voice-driven adult fiction with strong emotional stakes, a clear hook, and broad commercial appeal. Sh…

  • Cooke McDermid Literary Agency · CA

    Says: “dual timeline narratives where the structure gradually reveals a bigger picture”

    Paige is specifically seeking Smart, sexy romance with a strong conceit A food memoir and/or food-centric novel Accredited expertise and science-backed ideas about health and general wellbeing (bonus points if the scienc…

  • Janklow & Nesbit · London

    Says: “playing with timelines so the reader must piece together the series of events”

    I am looking for commercial fiction across the board, but with a particular focus on romance, SFF and commercial thrillers. Across all genres, I am drawn to books with exemplary characterisation and voice. I need to feel…

  • Jennifer Azantian Literary Agency · US

    Says: “stories that explore different point of views and timelines”

    In 2021, she joined Azantian Literary Agency where she represents fiction and nonfiction picture books, middle grade, young adult, graphic novels, and select adult fiction and nonfiction. She is a hands-on editorial age…

  • Katie Reed Literary · US

    Across all genres, Katie is looking for what all readers want in a good story: characters that leap off the page, conflict and tension that grips her in the story, and strong prose that can compete with similar titles in…

  • The Book Group · US

    She’s drawn to big, propulsive fiction that grabs you from the first page and won’t let go. She’s especially interested in atmospheric thrillers, dark psychological suspense, mystery and crime fiction and voice driven up…

  • Savvy Literary Services · US

    Says: “A dual timeline (adult) mother-daughter mystery”

    Najla is an avid reader and loves great first chapters, immersive world building, deep character profiles, and well-rounded dialogue. In nonfiction: Narrative nonfiction based upon true people and places set in any time…

  • The Steve Laube Agency · US

    So, what genres am I looking to represent? Fiction: romantic suspense, thrillers, mysteries, historical, women’s contemporary, writers targeting all of the Love Inspired lines (Love Inspired/Love Inspired Suspense/Trade…

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