Literary agents for emerging author authors — page 3
Phrasemill lists literary agents who want emerging author, based on what they say on their public websites. “emerging author” is a author identity tag; its identifier is emerging-author. 93 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 (51–75 of 93)
I read to get into other people's heads, so I'm always looking for character-led fiction, particularly those in the contemporary book club, upmarket, or crossover literary spaces. I love reading about unusual character…
Amandeep also speaks French and Italian (and rusty Punjabi) and is seeking books with international appeal that entertain and inform. For non-fiction, she is looking for compelling memoir about universal experiences – C…
Says: “writers and cooks who have started building a platform and are keen to see their words and recipes in print”
Adult romance and romantasy; select women's fiction, genre fiction and nonfiction She is excited by strong voices and compelling stories across the sub-genres of fiction, with a specific interest in romance, fantasy, th…
Says: “emerging and established authors”
Noelle is looking for projects that uplift essential voices from the margins and teaches how to better be human. She is eager to work with and prioritize authors of marginalized identities, and is particularly looking fo…
Says: “unique new voices in stories”
Says: “that introduce new voices to our reading experience”
Says: “new, younger writers”
Says: “emerging voices with a promising platform”
Widely recognized as a top tier agent for thrillers and major front-list fiction, Helen is always open to books that hit the ‘sweet spot’ of commercially successful literary fiction, and is of the strong belief that popu…
Says: “While selective in taking on new clients, Stephen remains excited to discover great new writers and would be thrilled to find a novel that hits big on an emotional level or, if…”
Says: “new and emerging creators”
We primarily deal with New York publishers and larger independent houses, and have longtime relationships with agents in the film industry. Our authors include both established and first-time writers across multiple genr…
Says: “exciting new talent”
Peter Knapp is a partner and agent, representing adult, young adult, and middle grade fiction. He is looking for both emerging voices and established authors, and what drew him to the agenting side of the business is no…
Eryn has an eye for emerging voices and brings a marketing mindset to all her projects. An innately curious person, she is seeking nonfiction projects that dig so deeply into a unique subject that they reveal universal…
Says: “independent scholars with some publication credits”
Says: “young and unpublished authors”
Says: “We are always on the lookout for new voices and good stories.”
Says: “emerging voices with a growing platform”
Says: “new voices in kid-lit”
Says: “bold new voices”
Says: “emerging artists and academics with original ideas and sharp commentary”
Says: “…but he’s especially looking forward to finding and developing new talent – authors, author-illustrators, illustrators – and having a hand in crafting some of the best books out there.”
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