Literary agents for humor — page 4
Phrasemill lists literary agents who want humor, based on what they say on their public websites. “humor” is a genre tag; its identifier is humor. 139 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.
Agents (76–100 of 139)
He is looking for quirky, cozy, character-driven fantasy, sci-fi, and other speculative fiction, as well as crossover fiction a la The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and The Lost Apothecary. He also loves the macabre (for…
Ellen started her Agenting training at CLA as a Literary Intern and was promoted to Literary Apprentice in January 2026. She is currently an Apprentice to Marisa Corvisiero and together they are representing authors to b…
Joy represents various genres of books, including projects in the following categories: narrative nonfiction, science, health, memoir, history, politics, self-help, investment, business, women’s and LGBTQ+ issues, parent…
Kate loves illustrated stories with graphic elements or multimodal components. All ages (Children’s, MG, YA, and Adult) welcome, as long as there is a visual component! Genres include humor, horror/thriller (bonus if it’…
She represents picture books, as well as middle-grade and young-adult literature, specifically focusing on author-illustrators. I am eager for character-driven stories that explore what it means to be human while leavin…
A story I haven't heard, told well, that surprises, that puts me under its spell. Actively building my client list, I’m looking for fiction, namely, novels in these general categories (in no order of preference): commer…
Fiction: Literary fiction (think big, sweeping narratives and multigenerational sagas that span locations and time like Yaa Gyasi’s Homegoing or Kate Atkinson’s Life After Life), upmarket book club fiction that doesn’t s…
Now she’d like to advocate for stories that take the reader beyond the traditional hero’s journey. Currently, Michelle represents middle grade, young adult, and some limited adult genres. Drawn to all sorts of stories…
Tanusri represents writers in the children’s and adult spaces across fiction and nonfiction. In the YA and middle-grade spaces, she’s drawn to contemporary coming-of-age stories, charming and relatable romances, ambitio…
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…
Alice actively scouts for talent. She's keen to consider playful, funny books for all ages, and is always on the lookout for beautifully written, empowering stories with strong hooks. Mysteries, thrillers, fantasy, magi…
Jo is looking for compelling stories with strong voices. More specifically, Middle Grade adventures that feel fresh, as well as laugh-out-loud fiction with an engaging central character and series potential. She loves my…
Minju Chang joined BookStop in 2006. She represents both fiction and nonfiction in all children's book categories. Across genres and formats, Minju looks for emotional resonance, distinctive voices, and humor. She is par…
As an agent, Joanne represents a wide array of nonfiction. She has vast experience working with academics and experts in diverse fields, helping them develop and write books for a broad market. She also has a particula…
She represents a wide range of serious and unserious nonfiction, including self-help, personal growth, big idea, humor, and pop culture titles. Rachel is open to queries for nonfiction only
Haley is actively building her list, and is ready to assist her authors in achieving their publishing goals. High-Concept Book Club Fiction (like Killers of a Certain Age or The Bandit Queens) Please send me anything w…
Because she believes no good story should ever be filed away in a drawer but be shared with the world, she wishes to represent debut voices as an agent. Ritu is looking for: Kidlit: Picture books, Middle Grade and Young…
She represents both adult and children's books. On the adult side, she's seeking literary and upmarket fiction as well as narrative non-fiction. For adult fiction, she loves: Historical and contemporary novels set both…
He currently represents writers in the world of music, pop culture, narrative non-fiction, food, young adult, literary fiction and humor. Interests also include science and any authors with great ideas and an equally st…
Maura represents writers of narrative non-fiction, women’s fiction, thrillers, young adult, middle grade, picture books (author-illustrator only), and cookbooks. She is seeking literary works, women’s fiction, thrillers…
She represents fiction and nonfiction for adults and young readers. She is actively building her list and is currently open to queries. She is especially interested in: Fiction Literary fiction Upmarket fiction Book cl…
I represent a diverse list award winners and New York Times bestsellers. My focus is middle grade and young adult novels, as well as new adult and adult romance and commercial fiction that includes elements of fantasy, s…
Alex represents a variety of adult fiction and nonfiction. In literary fiction, he especially loves books that are style forward, poignant, or funny, ideally all three. He’s looking for character-driven upmarket novels w…
Her interests include business, health, politics and history, cookbooks, pop culture, Jewish interest, Francophilia, lifestyle, upmarket fiction, historical fiction, and mysteries. Irene is one of the foremost experts i…
I accept queries through Query Manager at: https://QueryManager.com/JoshuaBilmes Take a look at my blog for full information on my query guidelines and what I'm currently looking for. That is the place to go to for all s…
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