Literary agents who want high concept writing — page 3

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.

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Agents (51–75 of 145)

Lydia Silver
The Soho Agency · London
Lydia represents everything from picture books to the top end of crossover YA, and she particularly enjoyed working with author/illustrator talent, including graphic novelists. No matter the story, Lydia is drawn to voi…
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…
Millie Hoskins
United Agents · London
Says: “high concept stories”
She is looking for exciting new writers of fiction – commercial and literary- and narrative non-fiction of most genres, excluding SFF. Whilst high fantasy and world building science-fiction isn’t of interest, she really…
James Wills
Watson, Little · London
Says: “a high-concept love story set in a glamorous but dangerous world”
James looks after a dynamic and wide-ranging list of writers. James is passionate about reading and good writing. He is hugely enthusiastic about his authors’ work and is always searching for strong storytelling and new…
Rachel Beck
Liza Dawson Associates · US
Says: “Gimme fresh premises, snappy banter and mature characters.”
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…
Marisa Corvisiero
Corvisiero Literary Agency · US
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…
Katherine Flynn
Calligraph · US
Katherine represents history, biography, politics, current affairs, investigative journalism, narrative nonfiction, cultural criticism, pop culture, adventure, true crime, science, nature, medicine, business, sociology,…
Adria Goetz
KT Literary · US
Says: “Adria has eclectic taste but particularly enjoys projects that are tinged with magic, have so much heart you can practically hear their heartbeat, and have a compelling, commercial hook.”
Shannon Hassan
Marsal Lyon Literary Agency · US
Says: “a big hook”
She represents upmarket adult fiction, middle grade fiction, and young adult fiction She looks for contemporary and historical stories with a fresh voice and a big hook, and is especially interested in underrepresented…
Donovan Levine
Neighborhood Literary Agency · US
Donovan is looking for genre fiction, such as Mystery/Thriller, Historical, YA contemporary, and New Adult, as well as Narrative Nonfiction and Memoir, with a particular interest in underrepresented voices, untold multic…
Joanna MacKenzie
Nelson Literary Agency · US
I’m looking for stories that surprise and delight, characters I can’t stop thinking about, tropes turned on their ears, and, above all, sharp writing. I’d love to find the charm, wit, and twists of The Wedding People by…
Elisa Moles
Painted Fire Literary Agency · US
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Nelson Literary Agency · US
Literary/commercial novels that tackle timely issues and uncomfortable or complicated relationship dynamics and leave the reader grappling long after the last page is read (Intermezzo, Little Fires Everywhere, All Adults…
Eva Scalzo
Speilburg Literary Agency · US
Says: “high-concept setups with emotional depth”
Eva is looking for voice-driven YA and romance that balances heart, humor, and hope—stories where falling in love helps characters discover who they are. Think high-concept setups with emotional depth: the summer that c…
Bridget Smith
JABberwocky Literary Agency · US
Says: “a high-concept premise that leaves space for big feelings”
Young adult fiction: I am open to all genres of YA. I have a soft spot for layered, emotional contemporary, preferably with more than an ounce of humor; sophisticated and unusual SFF; and vivid, immersive historical fict…
Rebecca Strauss
DeFiore & Company · US
Rebecca Strauss is an agent at DeFiore and Co. and focuses on literary and commercial fiction, women's fiction, fantasy, science fiction, romance, mystery, YA, pop culture and select non-fiction. In all genres, she's lo…
Bridget Wagner Matzie
Aevitas Creative Management · US
Says: “strong original ideas”
Bridget Wagner Matzie represents a dynamic list of journalists, scientists, doctors, business leaders, activists, and expert writers who inspire, challenge and expand our understanding of the world. She is most interest…
Maeve MacLysaght
Aevitas Creative Management · US
Says: “strong commercial genre concepts”
The goal of her list is to increase the amount of queer and BIPOC joy in the world, and to make space for marginalized authors to rework the tropes that historically oppressed them. She is looking for strong commercial…
Dorie Simmonds
Dorie Simmonds Agency · GB
BIG IDEAS BOOKS: Non-fiction ideas which can be in the area of pop psychology, popular science, business, history, health and wellness, lifestyle, relationships, parenting, cookbooks PLATFORM BASED NON-FICTION: must hav…
Orli Vogt-Vincent
David Higham Associates · GB
I am building an exciting literary fiction and non-fiction list, and I am also lucky enough to work across DHA managing director Lizzy Kremer’s list of internationally bestselling writers. In terms of fiction, I am look…
Safae El-Ouahabi
Rogers, Coleridge & White · GB
She has a wide-ranging taste and is interested in dynamic, voice-driven narratives that carry a sense of urgency—stories that are emotionally impactful and have a strong hook without being overwritten. She enjoys both d…
Molly Jamieson
United Agents · London
Says: “unique, hooky plots”
Molly is currently looking to expand the sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and romance areas of her list, from MG through YA, crossover and up to adult books. On the adult side of her list, she represents debut and established w…
Amanda Elliott
Movable Type Management · US
She is partial to adult and young adult high-concept, thematic, and genre-blending fantasy, as well as any work of speculative fiction with cozy elements.
Ashlee MacCallum
Howland Literary · US
Says: “High-concept or instantly pitchable premise that is wildly unique”
She has a soft spot for speculative stories, mysteries, and anything delightfully weird, and is seeking high-concept, voice-driven adult fiction with strong emotional stakes, a clear hook, and broad commercial appeal. Sh…
Charlie Serabian
Martin Literary Management · US
Says: “great characters that hook you and high concept, easy through lines”
Primarily, I'm looking to build my list in genre fiction of all kinds. I have a special place in my heart for sci-fi and fantasy with a strong sense of style, prose, and characterization. I love writing with an appreciat…

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