Literary agents for horror — page 5
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 (101–125 of 193)
Paige has a wide range of interests and is currently building her list for Upper Middle Grade, Young Adult, New Adult, and Adult audiences. She is interested in receiving submissions in the following genres: Thriller, Ho…
Rach represents literary and upmarket fiction and narrative nonfiction. In nonfiction she is drawn above all else to lyrical writing and rigorous thinking, and is interested in climate change, nature, ecology, geopoliti…
Rebecca represents all manner of Adult & YA speculative fiction (sci-fi, fantasy, horror, she loves it all) and romance. She is drawn to books that feature diverse, complex characters in deeply rooted relationships - pl…
Rebecca is looking for Young adult and Adult genre fiction, with select non-fiction projects considered. Of particular interest in fiction right now: Character-driven fantasy rooted in folklore and culture; horror as a…
Says: “She loves to read young adult, fantasy, light horror, thriller, the occasional rom-com, graphic novels, and almost anything with a strong female lead.”
Horror: Horror is my favorite genre to read, and I’m looking for lots of different flavors here. Whether it’s gruesome, eerie, disorienting, thrilling, existential, or horror-lite, I want to read it. Blends with sci-fi/f…
Says: “Horror (Everything but slashers)”
As an agent, Abigail is looking for engaging plots and convincing characters. Something that will keep her turning the pages and that will stay with her after she’s finished reading. There are some rules and conventions…
Amanda currently reps adult romance, mystery / crime / thrillers, upmarket and book club fiction, horror, and science fiction & fantasy. She also represents narrative nonfiction, especially projects exploring the literar…
Their focus is marginalized writers, and they represent speculative fiction, romance, and romcoms. They love cats, gardening, power tools, and books that love you back: sweeping stories, characters with big hearts, and…
Sophie is seeking fiction for middle grade through adult. Across the board, she is seeking works by historically underrepresented voices and stories with the sort of casual diversity that is representative of the world i…
Spurred by a desire to say “yes” more often and a love of early-stage book development, she started building a list of authors poised to change the world with shared vulnerability and groundbreaking ideas. She believes…
Becky represents adult and teen fiction across a deliciously wide range: general fiction, horror, mystery/thriller, historical fiction, science fiction, and fantasy. And yes, she still has a special place in her heart (…
Says: “Commercial and upmarket horror”
Contemporary Romance quirk settings, smart and messy characters, witty banter Paranormal Romance send me your witches, demons, ghosts, and monsters in love Dark Romance (please no non-con) Women’s Fiction disillusionm…
I am primarily interested in fiction for adults and teens. I am also open to seeing nonfiction if it’s spiritual or esoteric in nature, a cookbook proposal, and/or very select memoir projects. I’m especially focused on…
Presently, Michele is intensifying her pursuit of genre fiction, specifically: crime, horror, and speculative fiction. Narrative and prescriptive nonfiction remain priorities. And however children’s reading habits may be…
Tamara represents writer and illustrator clients in both the children’s and adult markets, with a particular focus on talented LGBTQ+ and BIPOC storytellers. Tamara is actively seeking graphic novels for all ages and ac…
Mason only represents adult books. He is seeking innovative, boundary-pushing literary fiction, engrossing upmarket and commercial fiction, and nonfiction that amplifies traditionally underrepresented voices in publishin…
Says: “works with horror elements”
She is especially looking for projects that combine genre style plotting with literary quality writing. She’s up for anything speculative, and is interested in seeing all types of science-fiction and fantasy, mystery an…
She represents adult and young adult speculative fiction, primarily science-fiction, fantasy, horror, and related subgenres. She is also seeking graphic novels along the same lines as above. Caitlin looks for diversity…
He represents a wide range of genres and age groups; his children’s list is broad, spanning from picture books to young adult, while on the adult side he represents narrative nonfiction, memoir, and commercial and litera…
Ann Leslie is currently seeking commercial and upmarket women’s fiction (e.g. contemporary and historical fiction, fiction featuring complex family dynamics and sagas and psychological thrillers), romance, mystery, horro…
Josh primarily represents works of Fantasy, Horror, and Science Fiction for YA and adult. He wants forbidden magic, ancient rituals, epic space battles, and everything in between. Gothic fantasy and horroromance are high…
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