Phrasemill lists literary agents who want experimental, based on what they say on their public websites. “experimental” is a craft tag; its identifier is experimental. 79 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.
Howland Literary · US
Says: “books that quietly yet unapologetically challenge and deconstruct genre, craft, or structural conventions”
Maggie primarily seeks accessible literary fiction and upmarket fiction for adult readers with distinct character voices, lyrical prose, and propulsive plots. She loves books that quietly yet unapologetically challenge a…
Janklow & Nesbit · London
Says: “books that play with form when telling us about a big event”
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: “work that defies categorization altogether”
Roma Panganiban began her publishing career at The Gernert Company before moving to Janklow & Nesbit in 2019, where she began representing literary and upmarket fiction and nonfiction across the adult and children’s mark…
Jennifer Azantian Literary Agency · US
Says: “play with formatting”
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…
Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary Agency · US
In adult and YA, Rebecca’s interests cover a wide range of genres, but most of all, she is interested in grounded, speculative stories, page-turning contemporary romance, non-linear storytelling, and elevated writing acr…
McIntosh & Otis · US
Says: “offbeat narrative structures”
Christa has been at McIntosh and Otis, Inc. in the Children’s Literature Department since 2009 where she is actively acquiring for all age groups in children’s.
Christa is taking on picture books very sparingly and is n…
Park, Fine & Brower Literary Management · US
Says: “stories that play with form”
Mia is looking for smart books for smart women. In fiction, she is seeking character-driven stories, stories that play with form, and your book club’s next read.
Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency · US
Jennifer is most interested in literary fiction, speculative fiction, and translated fiction for the adult market, unusual history, journalism, politics, and pop-culture and music history.
She's fond of oral histories i…
Sterling Lord Literistic · US
Says: “audacious novels that test the form and prioritize language”
Jim Rutman represents adult literary fiction and non-fiction. In fiction, he is interested in audacious novels that test the form and prioritize language. His non-fiction interests are wide ranging, from history, journal…
Talcott Notch Literary Services · US
Says: “books that push boundaries”
The Book Group · US
Says: “distinctive and original fiction that breaks the rules”
Julie represents a variety of writers across a literary spectrum, with a special emphasis on fiction.
Julie is looking for novels that are deeply rooted in story, with a powerful emotional center and compelling characte…
The Soho Agency · London
Says: “Novels with unusual structures”
Marina is actively building her list of authors writing upmarket commercial, reading group and accessible literary fiction, alongside a select and eclectic children's, YA & non-fiction list.
She is looking for big stori…
Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA
Says: “surprising and inventive style”
Eva is building a list that includes a wide range of upmarket and literary fiction, as well as narrative nonfiction.
memorable narrative voice
rich, layered multigenerational and family sagas
surprising and inventive…
William Morris Endeavor · US
Says: “science-fiction that plays with form”
She sells UK rights for WME’s incredible array of US-based authors and is actively searching for new clients for her own list. She is editorially focused and has a passion for working alongside authors from the conceptio…
Zeno Agency · London
Says: “more out of the box”
I am always interested in a Ghibli-esque tale.
I am a big fan of horror, especially workplace horror (which says nothing about Zeno, I promise!)
I’m always on the lookout for Scottish voices, especially those from my h…
Folio Literary Management · US
Says: “unusual narrative structures”
I love a good adventure on and off the page, but especially the stories that dig into themes of identity and explore the metaphors of magic and monsters.
I work on Middle Grade, Young Adult, and Adult fiction across gen…
Embolden Media Group · US
Says: “out-of-the box perspectives”
Deidra is drawn to well-told stories with fresh viewpoints. Whether fiction or nonfiction, she gravitates toward engaging, thoughtful, and creative first-rate narrative and out-of-the box perspectives that help us laugh,…
Karpfinger Agency · US
Says: “undermines a realistic footing with elements of the surreal”
Sam is actively growing his list of adult fiction and non-fiction. In fiction, he is particularly drawn to stories driven by complex, fully-realized characters and marked by emotional authenticity and a strong sense of p…
Margaret Kennedy Agency · AU
Says: “genre-defying short form pieces”
WordLink, Incorporated · US
Says: “stylistically unconventional writing that uses language in an unexpected way and makes it feel unfamiliar and then familiar again”
Macey is looking for literary fiction, romance, fantasy, psychological suspense and horror, narrative nonfiction, and cross-genre works that encompass any mix of these elements.
She especially loves stylistically unconv…
Sterling Lord Literistic · US
Sarah Landis represents a wide range of fiction from middle grade to adult. Sarah is particularly drawn to high-concept plots, big hooks, speculative fiction, twisty thrillers, novels with a strong emotional core, and sw…
Heirloom Literary · US
Says: “pushes narrative boundaries”
Collaborating with authors as an agent at Heirloom, Sahar is drawn to daring work that finds laughter alongside grief, explores mental health and emotional healing, and pushes narrative boundaries.
She loves romance wov…
Vicky Bijur Literary Agency · US
Says: “unique approaches to the form of the contemporary novel”
She is interested in literary fiction with experimental and speculative bends. She is particularly excited by queer voices, Midwestern settings, and unique approaches to the form of the contemporary novel.
Claire is cur…
The Gernert Company · US
Maisie loves books that are provocative and insightful—writing that offers her a new perspective, is keenly attentive to detail, and takes risks. Most of all she admires writers themselves, and the patience and fortitude…
Triangle House · US
Renée is seeking narrative nonfiction, adult speculative, upmarket, and literary fiction, and children’s books. She is looking for works that center POC and LGBTQIA+ voices and is particularly drawn to the work of Black…
