Phrasemill lists literary agents who want high concept, based on what they say on their public websites. “high concept” is a tone tag; its identifier is high-concept. 145 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: “books that have a clear pitch; a hook that has me immediately wanting to know more”
I have a wonderfully varied list (one of the perks of being an agent) but I’ve always been a sucker for commercial fiction that has the Holy Trinity of pace, plot and character. Those are the three elements I’m looking f…
A.M. Heath & Co. · GB
I represent authors of fiction and non-fiction. On the fiction side, my list spans the commercial spectrum: from contemporary fiction – be that funny, romantic, moving or high concept – to reading group, historical ficti…
A.M. Heath & Co. · GB
Says: “a high concept hook”
I am looking for a book that I'll be thinking about long after I finish the last page. This could be a twisty suspense with an exciting and original hook (I love a high concept hook!) or an epic or intimate love story wi…
Aitken Alexander Associates · GB
Says: “with an imaginative premise”
I am actively building a list of new writers, and forthcoming debuts I represent include Aea Varfis-van Warmelo’s genre-bending novel Attention-Seeking Behaviour (Peninsula Press), Moya Lothian-McLean’s rom-com Matchmake…
Bell Lomax Moreton · GB
Says: “high concept twist”
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…
Bell Lomax Moreton · GB
Says: “hooky, high-concept work”
Julie Gourinchas (she/they) is a French-American literary agent championing an award-winning, selective list focused on upmarket adult fiction with commercial drive and appeal, across a wide variety of genres.
In fictio…
Colwill & Peddle · GB
Says: “high concept contemporary stories”
I am always looking for fiction with a unique voice and above all a compelling plot-driver story. I love unusual perspectives, dark twists and sharp writing.
At the moment I’m particularly on the lookout for really fres…
DHH Literary Agency · GB
First and foremost, I am drawn to story.
Not just a clever idea, but something that begins with character and carries real emotional weight. Confident writers often have that spark, a sense of a storyteller arriving on…
Darley Anderson Literary, TV and Film Agency · London
Says: “epic high-concept stories”
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…
Darley Anderson Literary, TV and Film Agency · London
Says: “a high concept”
Clare is building both the Darley Anderson Children’s Agency and the Darley Anderson Illustration Agency lists and also represents a boutique list of commercial adult fiction in both the UK and US.
Clare’s very busy wit…
Darley Anderson Literary, TV and Film Agency · London
Says: “stories with big hooks”
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…
Darley Anderson Literary, TV and Film Agency · London
Rebeka is building a dynamic list specialising in commercial romance and romantasy, representing New York Times, USA Today, Sunday Times, Kindle, Apple Books, and Audible bestselling authors from around the world.
Begin…
David Higham Associates · GB
Says: “High concept stories told with humour and heart”
I represent authors of literary and genre fiction including Naomi Alderman, Belinda Bauer, Carys Bray, Oliver Harris, Holly Gramazio, Sarah Hilary, S.E Lynes, Stephen Kelman, Charlotte Philby, Sarah Pinborough, M. L. Rio…
David Higham Associates · GB
Says: “hooky one-line pitches”
I represent adult and YA romance, fantasy, crime & thriller. Across the board I am looking for hooky one-line pitches, compelling characters, and the kind of stories which turn into obsessions. I'm a fangirl at heart and…
David Higham Associates · GB
I am obsessed with crime, thriller, and dark commercial fiction.
I’m looking for dark, gripping commercial fiction that completely absorbs me: books where I care about the characters and find myself reading far later th…
Gemma Cooper Literary · GB
Says: “a clever story with an unusual or interesting hook”
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…
Greene & Heaton · GB
Says: “high concept love story”
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…
Greenstone Literary · GB
Says: “a whole premise that can be summed up in one line”
I read widely across genres! I am always looking for commercial crime, thriller, suspense, bookclub, historical and romance fiction as well as very select non-fiction.
Above everything I want to be entertained. I’m look…
Greyhound Literary · GB
Says: “high concept novels”
She has wide-ranging tastes in fiction and is interested in writing for adult and new adult/crossover readers. She loves character-driven and high concept novels that combine intelligent writing with a commercial hook an…
Hannah Sheppard Literary Agency · GB
Says: “intriguing stories with a strong hook”
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…
Janklow & Nesbit · London
Says: “a strong hook”
I work closely editorially with writers, regardless of genre. With non-fiction, I’ll help hone the smallest seed of an idea into a perfect, irresistible proposal and with fiction, I’ll make sure a first novel is as good…
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…
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: “high concept writing”
In fiction, he looks for anything with originality and style, and his list covers the full gamut from literary to commercial writing. He likes books with an imaginative setting, strong narrative voice, and compelling pre…
Kate Barker Literary Agency · London
Says: “high concept novels”
I have broad taste in novels but generally like narrative and character-driven fiction, interesting settings and high concept novels. I’m looking for work by historically under-represented authors. I’d be delighted to fi…
