Literary agents for horror — page 3

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want horror, based on what they say on their public websites. “horror” is a genre tag; its identifier is horror. 193 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 193)

  • Dominick Abel Literary Agency · US

    We handle mostly fiction, with a specialty in mystery and suspense. Fiction Horror Fiction Mystery Thriller Non Fiction Business Investing Finance Non Fiction Narrative Non Fiction True Crime

  • Apollo Literary LLC · US

    Says: “…Julia Abramoff Apollo Literary LLC – www.apolloliterary.com Subject Focus Fiction Debut Fiction Horror Fiction Inspirational Fiction Mystery New Adult Fiction Paranormal Scifi Fantasy Thriller…”

  • FinePrint Literary Management · US

    Lauren is looking for commercial and upmarket women’s fiction, romance (rom-coms, paranormal, and romantasy), and YA/MG novels in most genres. She is open to the following in both adult and YA: science fiction, fantasy,…

  • Alicia Brooks Literary Agency · US

    Adult Nonfiction and Fiction, YA Nonfiction and Fiction Her wishlist for the ALICIA BROOKS LITERARY AGENCY includes the following: Narrative Nonfiction from writers with diverse voices Memoir with big concepts Self-Help…

  • Ginger Clark Literary · US

    Says: “…Agent Ginger Clark Ginger Clark Literary – http://www.gingerclarkliterary.com Subject Focus Fiction Horror Fiction Paranormal Scifi Fantasy Fiction Romance Childrens Middle Grade Fiction Childrens…”

  • Triada US Literary Agency · US

    Vice President & Executive Literary Agent Laura Crockett is interested in upmarket, character-driven adult and YA fiction with emotional depth, compelling stakes, and diversity. In both markets she is seeking fantasy––e…

  • D4EO Literary Agency · US

    Says: “Fiction that features horror”

    Kenna DeValor (they/them/theirs) is a queer and nonbinary literary agent, artist, and writer who aspires to bring representation and diversity to the literary world through the books they publish and the authors they rep…

  • Triada US Literary Agency · US

    Moe is primarily interested in children's literature (PB, MG, and YA + graphic novels in those ages) though the right adult work will catch her attention. Her favorite genres include contemporary, fantasy, horror, and ro…

  • 3 Seas Literary Agency · US

    Says: “Subject Focus Fiction Horror Fiction Mystery Fiction Paranormal Fiction Romance Childrens Young Adult Fiction Experience…”

  • KO Media Management · US

    In addition to her position as International Licensing Manager, Veronica is a literary and licensing agent representing a select list of foreign language works for both domestic and translation rights. She is interested…

  • JABberwocky Literary Agency · US

    Says: “a good horror story”

    She represents a list of diverse children’s fiction from picture books through YA and select adult genre and pop culture writers. She also represents a growing list of graphic novelists and illustrators. She is always lo…

  • Marsal Lyon Literary Agency · US

    CATHIE IS ACCEPTING QUERIES IN THE FOLLOWING GENRES: Adult Only Romance Domestic or Psychological Suspense Horror Mystery Historical Fiction Commercial Fiction Women’s/Book Club Fiction

  • McIntosh & Otis · US

    Christa has been at McIntosh and Otis, Inc. in the Children’s Literature Department since 2009 where she is actively acquiring for all age groups in children’s. Christa is taking on picture books very sparingly and is n…

  • Tobias Literary Agency · US

    Says: “particular passion for horror”

    With his eclectic taste and particular passion for horror, Lane is the top literary agent in the genre. As a literary agent, Lane represents a broad range of commercial fiction and serious nonfiction. In fiction, he is…

  • Massie McQuilkin & Altman Literary Agents · US

    She is drawn to writing that creates its own sense of movement on the page, and stories that center unforgettable characters and singular experiences that, once captured, speak to something universal. She loves writers w…

  • Megibow Literary Agency · US

    I represent authors who write science fiction, fantasy and/or horror for the adult market (all sub-genres), romance novels for the adult market (all sub-genres), fiction and nonfiction for the middle grade and young adul…

  • Nancy Yost Literary Agency · US

    She is looking for adult fiction in the following genres: domestic suspense, romance, historical fiction, and horror. Focusing mainly on romance, she is especially drawn to romantic adventure, suspense, and paranormal,…

  • Handspun Literary · US

    Her eclectic list has a strong emphasis on work from underrepresented voices and includes women’s fiction, historical fiction, mysteries, romance and rom-coms, horror, science fiction & fantasy, YA novels, humor, and non…

  • Ginger Clark Literary · US

    Says: “Subject Focus Fiction Debut Fiction Horror New Adult Fiction Paranormal Scifi Fantasy Thriller Fiction Romance General Fiction Fiction…”

  • Looking Glass Literary & Media · US

    Says: “social and social-ish horror”

    She reps kidlit through adult fiction and nonfiction and prioritizes underrepresented authors, especially BIPOC authors, across the board. Her favorite submissions usually have something to say about the world we live i…

  • Ladderbird Literary Agency · US

    I am exclusively looking for Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian, and Pacific Islander voices who are or are not LGBTIQA+—basically anyone underrepresented and/or marginalized. I love diverse and unique work that is fast-p…

  • Olswanger Literary · US

  • Donald Maass Literary Agency · US

    She represents adult commercial genre, primarily thrillers, mysteries, science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Anne is looking for: Adult Modern Day Mystery: Contemporary Police Procedural, Professional investigators pref…

  • Rosecliff Literary · US

    Rita is passionately dedicated to uplifting BIPOC voices, enhancing representation, and championing diverse narratives. She’s seeking immersive, atmospheric stories across genres, especially historical fiction—gothic or…

  • Frances Goldin Literary Agency · US

    Says: “Fresh takes on horror”

    She is primarily looking for upmarket fiction, literary fiction, and narrative nonfiction narrow and deep in scope that might play with unreliable narrators, interrogations of power and violence, reclamations of identity…

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