Phrasemill lists literary agents who want family, based on what they say on their public websites. “family” is a theme tag; its identifier is family. 82 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.
A.M. Heath & Co. · GB
Says: “Love and / or family stories that attend to the mess of human relationships”
I'm an Associate Agent here at A.M. Heath, actively building a list of literary fiction and non-fiction.
In fiction, my taste ranges from the highly literary to novels that engage across the board. I’m drawn to a combin…
Aevitas Creative Management · US
Jenni specializes in literary fiction and loves everything from traditional novels, to the dark and twisty, the voicey, the funny, and the strange.
She represents family dramas, social novels, thrillers, horror, story c…
Aitken Alexander Associates · GB
Says: “capacious, boisterous stories about love and family life”
I am drawn to novels which have energy, ambition, and a distinct sensibility; literary novelists who play with genre and form, who often have an unusual devotion to the paraphernalia of daily life and are scrupulous (som…
Darley Anderson Literary, TV and Film Agency · London
Says: “messy family dynamics”
Jade represents a list of thriller, horror and book club authors.
She represents a growing list of authors writing book club fiction, suspense, thrillers and horror.
Since then, Jade has continued to build a dynamic li…
David Higham Associates · GB
Says: “a novel which carefully chronicles the domestic and its attendant dynamics”
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…
David Higham Associates · GB
My primary focus is books for children and young adults.
I also represent select fiction for adults, generally but not exclusively speculative.
I have a thriving list, but I always have room for an irresistible new pro…
David Higham Associates · GB
Says: “novel that considers familial bonds in any guise”
I am building a list of literary and upmarket fiction and non-fiction.
I am particularly drawn to writing which combines elements of other genres. I love strange concepts and wild ideas, stories that play with form and…
Felicity Bryan Associates · Oxford
Says: “messy family stories”
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…
International Creative Agency · GB
At ICA, Sharmaine is actively building a list of fiction and non-fiction with international ambition, seeking distinctive voices, emotional resonance, and stories that broaden how we see the world.
She is looking for li…
Janklow & Nesbit · London
Says: “rich family stories”
She is a lover of literary fiction, narrative non-fiction and food writing; Olivia is building her list as Associate Agent, alongside assisting literary agent and Director Claire Paterson Conrad.
In fiction, I’m drawn t…
Johnson & Alcock · London
In fiction, Anna is looking for literary fiction and book club novels, as well as romance, historical, crime/thriller, romantasy, horror, mystery and fantasy that skews towards the nostalgic.
She is drawn to fiction wit…
Johnson & Alcock · London
Says: “stories about families and relationships”
Anna Power is the MD of Johnson & Alcock and looks after a diverse list of best-selling and prize-winning authors, as well as emerging original voices in fiction and narrative non-fiction.
In fiction, Anna invites submi…
Lexington Literary · GB
I am looking for bold and affecting literary fiction set anywhere in the world. Writing with a distinctive and off-kilter voice will always catch my eye - I love prose which is wryly funny; full of feeling; inflected wit…
Paper Literary · London
Says: “novels about families and relationships”
My list is mostly fiction; I am looking for reading group fiction, high concept novels, page-turners, and fantasy. I am particularly looking to work with debut writers. For me, it’s not about genre, it’s about the story,…
Peters Fraser & Dunlop · London
Says: “a funny-sad family drama”
I am actively looking for exciting new voices across both fiction and non-fiction.
I’m interested in non-fiction that says something about the way we live- from beautiful narrative non-fiction with a strong voice to pas…
Rye Literary · GB
I have over the years represented many bestselling commercial fiction authors, award-winning crime fiction, women’s fiction and literary fiction and am still very much on the lookout for well-written fiction in these gen…
Sophie Hicks Agency · London
Says: “surprising and excellently plotted multi-generational family story”
Sarah represents a wide range of authors in both fiction and non-fiction: literary and commercial fiction writers, as well as writers who work within the areas of food, lifestyle, personal development, popular science, t…
Susanna Lea Associates
Says: “a traditional intergenerational family or friendship story”
I represent literary, book club and general fiction, as well as some narrative non-fiction and am actively developing a carefully curated client list of career authors.
I am on the lookout for general fiction, immersive…
The Blair Partnership · GB
Says: “captivating and multi-layered family dramas”
I represent commercial and upmarket fiction, including book club fiction, crime and thriller, historical and contemporary fiction, and some non-fiction in the areas of lifestyle and personal development.
I am currently…
Says: “A novel with a complex, competitive & ruthless (but also loyal, loving & unforgettable) family at its core – something like TV's Peaky Blinders, Succession, Yellowstone or Kin.”
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…
The Soho Agency · London
Says: “emotional family drama”
Rowan’s taste ranges from commercial well-written genre fiction – particularly rom coms, crime and thrillers – to accessible, page-turning literary and reading group novels, as well as narrative non-fiction (often, but n…
United Agents · London
Says: “books that use food as a way of exploring family, migration, grief, belonging, cultural inheritance”
I welcome adult fiction and non-fiction submissions with an open mind and am delighted to be building an eclectic list of literary, upmarket and commercial fiction and non-fiction.
I admire authors who take creative ris…
United Agents · London
Says: “novels that explore the complexities of relationships and family life”
I read widely and eclectically, and my list reflects my broad tastes as a reader. I have a background in classical languages and philosophy, so as well as being seduced by great writing and by an author with something ne…
Watson, Little · London
Says: “novels that examine family and relationship dynamics”
I am an Associate Agent a Watson, Little and I am building my list with writers of fiction and non-fiction who I can work closely and considerately with to build a career. I am actively looking for voices that continue t…
Curtis Brown Group · GB
Says: “books which explore family relationships and dynamics with a lightness of touch”
Steph represents a broad range of writers from debut authors to bestselling brand authors, and is drawn to a variety of genres including thrillers and espionage, book club fiction and romance with a twist, gothic stories…
