Literary agents who want high stakes writing — page 2

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want high stakes, based on what they say on their public websites. “high stakes” is a tone tag; its identifier is high-stakes. 40 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 (26–40 of 40)

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
Says: “strong emotional stakes”
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: “books that keep me at the edge of my seat”
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…
Larissa Melo Pienkowski
Jennifer Azantian Literary Agency · US
Says: “books where the personal stakes are high”
Across age groups, her list spans the spectrum of literary and commercial in both fiction and nonfiction. She believes books are a critical tool in the ongoing fight for liberation, and she has a passion for bringing bo…
Natalie Rosselli
Aaron Priest Literary Agency · New York
Says: “high emotional stakes”
She is actively building her list. Natalie is currently most interested in and actively seeking out adult and new adult fiction, specifically in the following genres: romance, romantasy, and women’s/book club fiction.…
Linda S. Glaz
Linda S. Glaz Literary Agency · US
Says: “conflict, tension, and intense characters”
My goal as an agent is to connect authors to those publishers seeking inspirational or clean reads, whether that be in the Christian or general market. What do I mean by clean reads? Books that anyone can read without b…
Carolyn Forde
Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA
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…
Matilda Forbes Watson
William Morris Endeavor · US
Says: “high emotional stakes”
She represents a diverse list of bestselling adult fiction and non-fiction and is actively looking to take on new clients. She loves to work with debut authors in the early stages of developing a project but also has exp…
Ty Anania
William Morris Endeavor · US
Ty represents adult fiction and nonfiction. In the adult fiction space, Ty is a broad reader, with a taste that tends literary in many forms: he’d love to read your genre fiction, from science fiction and fantasy to ser…
Tali Shammas
Storm Literary Agency · US
Says: “High-stakes fantasy where characters face impossible decisions”
Tali is looking to work with clients over the span of their careers and is not afraid of a writer who wants to explore multiple genres. She is an editorial agent who loves to sink her teeth into a great manuscript and w…
Emma Levrau
The Purcell Agency · US
A lifelong reader who devoured everything she could get her hands on, Emma developed a particular love for fantasy, especially stories with meticulous world-building, high stakes, and morally grey antagonists. She is ge…
Tommy Dean
Talcott Notch Literary Services · US
Marisa A. Corvisiero, Esq.
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…
Hollie Michaels
Martin Literary Management · US
Says: “a gripping story with emotional stakes”
Picture Books, Chapter Books, Middle Grade, Graphic Novels – all ages, New Adult, Select Adult, Illustrators Hollie is excited to build her list of amazing authors and illustrators from kidlit to adult. She is looking f…
Lindsey Aduskevich
Martin Literary Management · US
Lindsey is excited to build her list with passionate, kind, and hard-working authors. As an avid reader, she is open to a wide variety of genres, including picture book, middle grade, young adult, and new adult. After g…

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