Literary agents looking for books about friendship

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want friendship, based on what they say on their public websites. “friendship” is a theme tag; its identifier is friendship. 59 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 (1–25 of 59)

Lauren Gardner
Bell Lomax Moreton · GB
Lauren represents authors and illustrators across Children's and Young Adult Fiction, New Adult/Crossover and Commercial Women's Fiction, and Adult Non-Fiction. She does not represent Science Fiction, Crime Fiction or Pi…
Bryony Woods
Bryony Woods Literary Agency · GB
Says: “books about friendships”
Bryony Woods represents an eclectic mix of talented and award winning writers, including Sunday Times and New York Times bestsellers, with a list spanning from quirky children’s fiction and YA through to a broad range of…
Camilla Bolton
Darley Anderson Literary, TV and Film Agency · London
My focus is to find authors and books that will become future bestsellers and brands. I specialise in mysteries, suspense, thrillers, crime and book club fiction, but I’m also a huge fan of anything that embodies the nat…
Molly Ker Hawn
David Higham Associates · GB
Says: “the love of friendship”
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…
Caroline Wood
Felicity Bryan Associates · Oxford
Says: “books about human connection and misconnection”
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…
Gemma Cooper
Gemma Cooper Literary · GB
Says: “high-concept with strong friendships or sibling relationships”
My list is typified by big-concept, commercial series fiction. If you can describe your children’s fiction in one line, or in an ‘X meets Y’ elevator pitch, I want to read it. I like books that have obvious potential fo…
Laura Williams
Greene & Heaton · GB
Says: “stories about female friendships”
I have a broad list across different genres of fiction, alongside a smaller non-fiction and children’s book list, and I’m always looking for new and exciting projects. I love working on literary fiction and upmarket com…
Mia Dakin
Greene & Heaton · GB
Says: “stories that focus on friendship over time, across genre”
In fantasy, I am looking for something more grounded, with a light touch on the magical elements and edging closer to speculative/dystopic. The world building must be incredibly strong and compulsive, so that I’m quickly…
Hannah Sheppard
Hannah Sheppard Literary Agency · GB
Says: “Big family/friendship group stories that will make me cry”
I represent both adult and children’s fiction (as well as a small amount of non-fiction) and, more than anything, I want to be entertained by a great story while caring deeply about your characters. In general I love bo…
Hayley Steed
Janklow & Nesbit · London
Hayley is a Director and Literary Agent representing writers of commercial and bookclub fiction across all genres. I’m particularly drawn to a strong hook and one line pitch – a setting, structure, or a ‘what if’ that c…
Anna Dawson
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…
Madeleine Milburn
Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency · GB
Says: “stories that explore human connection”
Madeleine reads across all areas of fiction but is immediately drawn to powerful, voice-led book club fiction with irresistible protagonists and themes that spark up conversations. She loves a literary voice that lingers…
Maddy Belton
Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency · GB
Says: “a strong friendship at the centre”
Maddy is a Literary Agent specialising in SFF and romance Maddy joined Madeleine Milburn Agency in 2022 to build a list specialising in SFF and romance. She represents adult and YA fantasy, science fiction, horror and…
Kate Evans
Peters Fraser & Dunlop · London
Says: “a group of old friends with simmering tensions”
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…
Nelle Andrew
Rachel Mills Literary · London
Says: “narratives with strong relationships and interrogations at their core”
Literary/Commercial Crossover Fiction; Reading Group or Book Club Fiction; Love Stories; Smart Romance; Romantasy; Epic but accessible Fantasy; Gothic; Issue-led Horror; Historical Plus; Unpredictable Crime and Thriller;…
Thérèse Coen
Susanna Lea Associates
I am happy to consider genres across the board and love nothing more than looking after a list with an exciting and wide-ranging mix of styles and readerships. I would like to see an original concept or hook, polished a…
Sarah Stamp
The Soho Agency · London
Speculative fiction – the real world, with a magical twist – in all its forms. From Natasha Pulley to Bobby Palmer to Kaliane Bradley to Cecilia Ahern to Caro Claire Burke. She wants to wonder: can this be explained by s…
Laura Macdougall
United Agents · London
Says: “novels about friendships”
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…
Erin Murphy
Aevitas Creative Management · US
While she is perhaps best known for her representation of picture book writers, she is currently looking to balance her list with more fiction for middle-graders and young adults, and is especially seeking novels that ce…
Rosie Pierce
Curtis Brown Group · GB
I represent both literary and commercial fiction, and select non-fiction. I’m on the hunt for contemporary stories of love and friendship told with humour, heart and sizzling chemistry (think Rye Lane, Evenings and Week…
Rachel Beck
Liza Dawson Associates · US
Says: “…Immigrant stories Body/sex positivity Feminist characters/themes Found/chosen families Female friendships Complex sibling relationships Urban or southern settings—more specifically, I love New…”
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…
Natalie Edwards
Trellis Literary Management · US
Says: “complex friendship stories”
Dustin Grinnell
Ever After Literary Agency · US
Says: “the bonds between friends and family”
He’s drawn to near-future sci-fi, technology-driven thrillers, and high-stakes medical dramas. While he loves conceptually rich, idea-driven sci-fi, he’s equally interested in stories that explore love in all its forms,…
Michelle Jackson
Jackson Literary Agency · US
Says: “themes of friendship”
I represent books that evoke heartfelt emotions and fervent conversations among its readers. My mission is to mentor and develop authors, particularly those from underrepresented communities, and help them build a brand…
Rhian MacGillivray
Birch Literary · US
I’m looking for adult fiction that falls under the following genres (no YA or children’s, please): Book club fiction I’m looking for books with emotional depth and human connections, or ones that will open up a new wor…

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