Literary agents looking for books about friendship — page 3

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 (51–59 of 59)

  • WSA | Wendy Sherman Associates · US

    Says: “stories about complicated female friendships”

    Callie is looking for contemporary literary/upmarket adult novels with a fresh hook and strong character-driven plot. She enjoys books that are both smart and entertaining with writing that has moments of humor and elem…

  • William Morris Endeavor · US

    Says: “dark female friendships”

    Haley represents commercial and literary adult fiction, along with creative nonfiction, pop-culture, and lifestyle. She is drawn to novels with complex female characters, dark female friendships, queer stories, rom coms,…

  • William Morris Endeavor · US

    Erin represents fiction and non-fiction for adults and children. More than any specific category or genre, she’s drawn to good stories and distinct points of view; writers who make us think and also those who provide a g…

  • Folio Literary Management · US

    Says: “exploring other types of relationships, such as family, friendships, mentors/role models, etc.”

    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…

  • The Purcell Agency · US

    Current Wishlist: Adult general fiction and debut; women’s fiction, especially friendship stories and romance; young adult issue-driven, middle grade friendship stories and mysteries, as well as chapter books (both ficti…

  • Blake Friedmann Literary · London

    Says: “a friendship story with the same interweaving of lives and emotional resonance as Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors”

    I work with fiction and non-fiction authors in the commercial, upmarket and accessible literary space. I’m keen to hear from authors who feel their voice is underrepresented in publishing and it’s important to me to work…

  • Corvisiero Literary Agency · US

    Says: “special relationships themed stories”

    Marisa will judge each story not just on the writing, but also with an eye toward finding creative stories with well developed plots and rich characters with unique voices. She is always hoping for stories with standout…

  • Tobias Literary Agency · New York

    J.D. represents picture books, middle grade, young adult, and adult fiction and nonfiction, as well as graphic novels and illustrators. She is especially excited to grow her middle grade and young adult lists. For middl…

  • Triangle House · US

    Says: “stories that explore friendship”

    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…

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