Literary agents looking for books about history — page 9
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 (201–225 of 272)
Rob specializes in fiction, memoir, history, cultural criticism, and poetry.
He is primarily interested in fiction, history, biography, and environmental issues.
He’s interested in literary fiction and a wide variety of narrative nonfiction (including biography, cultural studies, history/current events, hybrid work, memoir, popular culture, and science).
She represents commercial and literary fiction––she has a soft spot for short story collections––and science, popular culture, and history in the nonfiction space.
Her primary interests include literary fiction, women’s fiction, historical fiction, romance, mystery/suspense, and memoir, along with narrative non-fiction, history and current affairs.
I represent serious nonfiction, literary fiction, children's books, and graphic novels. Growing up all over—Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and the US—I found my home in books where writers confront the chaos of reality…
Mullane Literary Associates is an independent literary agency with an emphasis on idea-driven nonfiction, especially in the areas of history, science, politics, narrative nonfiction, nature/environment, sports, mind/body…
Stephanie is open to submissions in serious and narrative non-fiction, as well as literary fiction (including graphic novels). In non-fiction, her interests are history, philosophy, current affairs, literary and cultura…
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…
The Robert Dudley Agency is a literary agency handling non-fiction books only. Areas of special interest include sport, current affairs, military history, history, biography, business and management and personal develop…
Jennifer is most interested in literary fiction, speculative fiction, and translated fiction for the adult market, unusual history, journalism, politics, and pop-culture and music history. She's fond of oral histories i…
Says: “historical projects that look at big picture issues”
Says: “writers that are engaging with history”
Says: “particularly ones that excavate surprising histories”
I have a wide range of clients writing fiction and non-fiction, literary and commercial. I have a taste for the unlikely, like to be surprised and transported. That means that in fiction I love stories that take me some…
Gary represents authors of nonfiction and fiction. In nonfiction he is interested in history, science, popular culture, narrative nonfiction, psychology, religion, and spirituality. High-quality literary fiction, scienc…
Jim Rutman represents adult literary fiction and non-fiction. In fiction, he is interested in audacious novels that test the form and prioritize language. His non-fiction interests are wide ranging, from history, journal…
As an agent, she has a small list and is particularly interested in art, history, and mind/body/spirit titles.
Says: “new insights on history, culture, or the arts”
Madelyn loves queer stories with dark twists and rich worlds, especially in fantasy and light science fiction. Her favorites include Young Adult fantasy and Adult with fantastic characters you can't help but love. Age G…
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…
By recognizing the potential in overlooked or marginalized ideas, Susan's work has paved the way for the emergence of powerful currents of thought that have shaped the way generations perceive the world around them. Sus…
Says: “historians looking to make a transition from an academic to trade audience”
Says: “…representing a broad range of authors of non-fiction, with a focus on business, psychology, history, science and religion.”
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