Literary agents for how-to

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want how-to, based on what they say on their public websites. “how-to” is a form tag; its identifier is how-to. 16 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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Silvia Molteni
Peters Fraser & Dunlop · London
I am primarily looking for middle grade and YA fiction. I generally gravitate towards voice and character driven narratives, as well as literary fiction and beautiful writing, which I prefer over complex plots and extens…
Julia Abramoff
Apollo Literary LLC · US
Says: “…Cooking Non Fiction Diet Non Fiction Health Non Fiction History Politics Current Affairs Non Fiction How To Non Fiction Humor Non Fiction Illustrated Art Non Fiction Lifestyle Non Fiction Memoir Non…”
Amanda Bernardi
Europa Content · US
Says: “books with practical elements”
She looks for opportunities where her experience can help elevate the author’s expertise to find the best editorial home for their work, then a strong publicity and launch plan to help their book succeed long after it is…
Lisa DiMona
Writers House · US
Says: “advice and how-to titles”
Michelle Grajkowski
3 Seas Literary Agency · US
Says: “…Biography Non Fiction Business Investing Finance Non Fiction Diet Non Fiction Health Non Fiction How To Non Fiction Humor Non Fiction Parenting Non Fiction Pop Culture Non Fiction General Other…”
Linda Konner
Linda Konner Literary Agency · US
Rachel Neumann
Wave Literary · US
Says: “Non Fiction How To”
Rita Rosenkranz
Rita Rosenkranz Literary Agency · US
Rita Rosenkranz represents almost exclusively adult non-fiction titles. Her wide-ranging list includes health, history, parenting, music, how-to, popular science, business, biography, sports, popular reference, cooking,…
Mary M. Tahan
Clausen, Mays & Tahan Literary Agency · US
Says: “…Agency – Owner/Agent Subject Focus Fiction Mystery Non Fiction Biography Non Fiction Diet Non Fiction How To Non Fiction Lifestyle Non Fiction True Crime Experience 25 Years of Industry Experience…”
Cyle Young
Cyle Young Literary Elite, LLC · US
Says: “Non Fiction How To”
V. Ruiz
V. is looking for Adult Fiction and Nonfiction. Fiction: Literary Fiction, Upmarket Fiction, Romance, Romantasy, Cozy Fantasy, Cozy Mystery, Speculative Fiction, Magical Realism, LGBTQIA+ Nonfiction: Memoir, Narrative…
Andrea Somberg
Harvey Klinger · US
A literary agent for over twenty years, Andrea represents a wide range of fiction and nonfiction, including projects for adult, young adult and middle grade audiences. Actively seeking projects in the following categori…
Linda S. Glaz
Linda S. Glaz Literary Agency · US
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…
Amelia Appel
Triada US Literary Agency · US
Amelia’s passion lies in discovering and championing diverse voices in the adult and YA spaces. Amelia is currently seeking adult fiction, non-fiction, and young adult projects. She is looking for compelling adult lite…
Anne G. Devlin
Max Gartenberg Literary Agency · US
She acquires books in a wide range of areas in the humanities and social sciences. She works with authors writing general readership books, as well as scholarly books. Special interests: current events, environment, bi…
Jenny Stephens
Sterling Lord Literistic · US
Says: “thoughtful how-to projects”
Jenny represents award-winning nonfiction in a variety of categories including practical lifestyle and thoughtful how-to projects, particularly in the wellness and mindfulness spaces; cookbooks; and narrative nonfiction…

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