Literary agents looking for books about history — page 10
Phrasemill lists literary agents who want history, based on what they say on their public websites. “history” is a subject tag; its identifier is history. 272 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 (226–250 of 272)
Says: “unique perspectives on historical events”
Says: “path-breaking work in the fields of history”
Says: “social and cultural history”
Elizabeth's main areas of focus include: literary fiction, young adult fiction, narrative nonfiction (especially issue-based books), history, biography, food writing and cookbooks and memoir. We welcome new authors in t…
Though he does not handle fiction projects, his nonfiction tastes are eclectic. They fall along two axes: excellent writing and high-quality subject matter. Of late his clients have written on topics such as memoir (Ric…
He focuses on titles in the areas of history, science, narrative nonfiction, business, current events, memoir, psychology, sports, and literary fiction.
Jane is particularly interested in stories that center marginalized communities and prose that is cinematic and atmospheric with good rhythm. In both fiction and nonfiction, she is drawn towards compelling, fresh voices…
Says: “Social and cultural history”
Says: “forgotten, unexamined history”
Says: “chronicles recent history”
Says: “…jackets, packaging, fantasy, graphic novels, animals, educational, learning, family, food, history, humor, multicultural, religion, scientific, and trade.”
Her particular areas of interest are: history, memoir, women’s issues, cultural studies, and, most of all, fiction that is both literary and gripping. She is a hands-on agent with a passion for great storytelling. She l…
His list includes commercial and literary fiction, sci-fi and fantasy, YA, narrative non-fiction, business, self-development, history, true crime, pop culture, humor, and sports.
Ethan is passionate about important, life-changing subjects told through engaging stories, and brings a strong editorial approach to his clients’ books. he lectures regularly about book publishing and writing across the…
Dara represents adult nonfiction that tells great stories, from serious history and memoir to pop science and parenting. Across genres, she is drawn to projects with potential for international success and books that ma…
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…
Jay represents a wide range of both fiction and nonfiction – from international literary work to suspense thrillers, investigative journalism, political theory, history, popular science, business, technology writing, mem…
Howard works exclusively with nonfiction writers, gravitating towards reported narratives, memoir, history, science, sports, tech, business, and popular culture. He represents leading experts and thought leaders, but als…
In addition to managing Calligraph’s foreign rights, she is building a list of nonfiction and select fiction titles, and looking for a wide range of nonfiction, including journalistic investigations, cultural criticisms,…
Zoë’s interests are wide-ranging; she represents non-fiction – history, memoir, biography, narrative journalism, “big idea” books and business titles as well as self-help and spirituality. She also represents some litera…
Carnicelli Literary Management, with offices in New York City and the Hudson Valley, is home to numerous bestselling and award-winning authors publishing in the areas of history, current events and politics, sports, memo…
Caroline works closely with Laurie Abkemeier on her list and is drawn to incisive, compelling storytellers with prose that jumps off the page. She is particularly interested in up-and-coming Gen Z voices, as well as dive…
Her interests include literature in translation, diaspora fiction, and nonfiction works of conscience on a wide range of topics including law, history, economics, women & gender, environmental and cultural studies. She…
Says: “history left off the usual curriculum”
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