Literary agents who want high concept writing — page 5

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 (101–125 of 145)

Chelsea Eberly
Folio Literary Management · US
I represent graphic novelists, illustrators of picture books, and authors who write middle grade, young adult, crossover new adult, and the select adult novel. I’m always on the lookout for new talent. Send me high-conc…
Quressa Robinson
Folio Literary Management · US
Quressa Robinson is a literary agent at Folio Literary Management, representing adult fiction with a particular focus on science fiction & fantasy, horror, and romance. She is drawn to work that combines bold, distinctiv…
Lauren Spieller
Folio Literary Management · US
Says: “high concept contemporaries”
On the kidlit side, I represent MG and YA, along with crossover novels that walk the line between YA and Adult. Whatever the age category or genre, I’m passionate about representing diverse and underrepresented voices, a…
Lucy Cleland
Frances Goldin Literary Agency · US
Says: “'big idea' books”
Her taste is bold and eclectic; she loves working with writers who, to steal from a line Dickinson, “tell all the truth but tell it slant.” Lucy’s nonfiction taste is anchored by her interest in the way culture shapes u…
Pronoy Sarkar
Georges Borchardt · US
Says: “high concept/big think”
He is interested in bold, ambitious, and conversation shifting projects across a range of areas, including history, biography, popular science, politics and current affairs, economics/law, high concept/big think, investi…
Eddie Schneider
JABberwocky Literary Agency · US
What I desire most are books that can help with this, whether in a straightforward way like narrative nonfiction, or an oblique way like a fantasy or science fiction novel—I'm always on the lookout for books that are gro…
Susan Velazquez Colmant
JABberwocky Literary Agency · US
Says: “fun, high-concept premises that play with tropes”
In general, I gravitate towards any story that details a complicated family dynamic, illustrates a transformative coming-of-age experience, and features unique voices like multicultural and LGBTQIA+ characters. To note,…
Hannah Todd
Janklow & Nesbit · London
Says: “clear USP and hook”
I am looking for commercial fiction across the board, but with a particular focus on romance, SFF and commercial thrillers. Across all genres, I am drawn to books with exemplary characterisation and voice. I need to feel…
Mara Hollander
Jennifer Azantian Literary Agency · US
Says: “a hook that makes my jaw drop”
I'm actively seeking to represent authors from communities traditionally underrepresented in publishing, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA, and disabled and/or chronically ill writers. In fiction, I'm seeking accessibly-written…
Alexandra Weiss
Jennifer Azantian Literary Agency · US
Says: “high concept hooks”
In 2021, she joined Azantian Literary Agency where she represents fiction and nonfiction picture books, middle grade, young adult, graphic novels, and select adult fiction and nonfiction. She is a hands-on editorial age…
Francesca Riccardi
Kate Nash Literary Agency · GB
Says: “high concept hooks”
She represents commercial and upmarket fiction and reads widely across all genres, with particular interests in books with a strong voice and sense of place, high concept hooks, and novels that showcase lesser known expe…
Katie Reed
Katie Reed Literary · US
Says: “stories with a marketable hook”
Across all genres, Katie is looking for what all readers want in a good story: characters that leap off the page, conflict and tension that grips her in the story, and strong prose that can compete with similar titles in…
Lindsay Guzzardo
Keystone Literary Agency · US
Whether fiction or nonfiction, Lindsay seeks exceptional storytellers whose work combines a compelling hook, emotional or intellectual resonance, and the potential to reach a broad readership. She is especially interest…
Elizabeth Kracht
Kimberley Cameron & Associates · US
She represents both literary and commercial fiction as well as nonfiction, and brings to the agency experience as a former acquisitions editor, freelance publicist, and writer. She appreciates writing that has depth, an…
Maria Napolitano
KT Literary · US
Says: “supremely pitchable high concepts”
As an agent, Maria represents a broad range of genre fiction, from commercial romance to radical speculative fiction, subversive mysteries and thrillers, and select upmarket book club fiction. She is drawn to character-…
Jacklyn Saferstein-Hansen
Renaissance Literary & Talent · US
Says: “a fresh, market-aware premise”
She represents character-driven commercial and upmarket fiction with strong emotional stakes and narrative urgency. She is particularly drawn to women’s fiction, historical fiction, romance, mystery, and thriller/suspen…
Jill Marr
Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency · US
Jill is looking for fiction and non-fiction by unrepresented voices, BIPOC and Latinx writers, disabled persons, and people identifying as LGBTQ+, among others. She is interested in commercial and upmarket fiction, with…
Natalie Barracliffe
Sheil Land Associates · London
Says: “a strong hook”
As I grow my list, I’m particularly interested in fantasy/romantasy, thrillers and romances in the Adult and Young Adult market. I'm specifically looking for a paranormal romance, and a dark academia book with a strong…
Melissa Danaczko
DeFiore & Company · US
Melissa represents a wide-range of Adult fiction and non-fiction titles. In fiction, she gravitates towards high-concept novels with a fresh perspective, energetic writing, deep emotional connection, and an immersive sen…
Lisa Erbach Vance
Aaron Priest Literary Agency · New York
Lisa is currently most interested in and actively seeking out fiction, literary or commercial, especially works featuring female characters. Types of work include: Propulsive, emotionally engaging thrillers—domestic or…
Elisabeth Weed
The Book Group · US
She’s drawn to big, propulsive fiction that grabs you from the first page and won’t let go. She’s especially interested in atmospheric thrillers, dark psychological suspense, mystery and crime fiction and voice driven up…
Marina De Pass
The Soho Agency · London
Says: “with a clear hook”
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…
Laura Cameron
Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA
Laura focuses on adult upmarket and literary fiction and elevated genre including horror, suspense, romance, and grounded speculative fiction. In all categories, she is particularly drawn to books with a commercial hook…
Carolyn Forde
Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA
Says: “High-concept ideas grounded in authentic human emotion”
I’m always looking for books that make me forget where I am while I’m reading. Whether literary or commercial, I’m drawn to stories with emotional depth, unforgettable characters, and a strong narrative pull – page turne…
Callie Deitrick
WSA | Wendy Sherman Associates · US
Says: “a fresh hook”
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…

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