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Literary agents who want humorous writing

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want humorous, based on what they say on their public websites. “humorous” is a tone tag; its identifier is humorous. 136 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 (1–25 of 136)

  • Jessica Lee

    A.M. Heath & Co. · GB

    I'm an Associate Agent here at A.M. Heath, actively building a list of literary fiction and non-fiction. In fiction, my taste ranges from the highly literary to novels that engage across the board. I’m drawn to a combin…

  • Florence Rees

    A.M. Heath & Co. · GB

    Says: “novels that tackle meaty topics with humour”

    I love that feeling of having to read one more chapter. I'll always love novels that tackle meaty topics with humour, like Catherine Newman's We All Want Impossible Things. I adore page turners such as An Anatomy of a…

  • Rebecca Ritchie

    A.M. Heath & Co. · GB

    I represent authors of fiction and non-fiction. On the fiction side, my list spans the commercial spectrum: from contemporary fiction – be that funny, romantic, moving or high concept – to reading group, historical ficti…

  • Euan Thorneycroft

    A.M. Heath & Co. · GB

    Says: “a book makes me laugh”

    I am looking for a book that I'll be thinking about long after I finish the last page. This could be a twisty suspense with an exciting and original hook (I love a high concept hook!) or an epic or intimate love story wi…

  • Anna Webber

    A.M. Heath & Co. · GB

    Says: “books that make me laugh”

    I represent a wide range of fiction and non-fiction and a bit of poetry. I am always on the lookout for new, exciting voices. I love books that challenge our understanding of form and genre and am particularly drawn to…

  • Jenni Ferrari-Adler

    Aevitas Creative Management · US

    Jenni specializes in literary fiction and loves everything from traditional novels, to the dark and twisty, the voicey, the funny, and the strange. She represents family dramas, social novels, thrillers, horror, story c…

  • Chris Wellbelove

    Aitken Alexander Associates · GB

    I represent writers of fiction and nonfiction from across the literary spectrum, as well as a handful of poets. Across fiction and nonfiction, I am drawn to originality, imagination and personality. Almost all the ficti…

  • Monica MacSwan

    Aitken Alexander Associates · GB

    I am actively building a list of new writers, and forthcoming debuts I represent include Aea Varfis-van Warmelo’s genre-bending novel Attention-Seeking Behaviour (Peninsula Press), Moya Lothian-McLean’s rom-com Matchmake…

  • Lauren Gardner

    Bell Lomax Moreton · GB

    Lauren represents authors and illustrators across Children's and Young Adult Fiction, New Adult/Crossover and Commercial Women's Fiction, and Adult Non-Fiction. She does not represent Science Fiction, Crime Fiction or Pi…

  • Bryony Woods

    Bryony Woods Literary Agency · GB

    Says: “something that truly makes me laugh”

    Bryony Woods represents an eclectic mix of talented and award winning writers, including Sunday Times and New York Times bestsellers, with a list spanning from quirky children’s fiction and YA through to a broad range of…

  • Charlotte Colwill

    Colwill & Peddle · GB

    I am always looking for fiction with a unique voice and above all a compelling plot-driver story. I love unusual perspectives, dark twists and sharp writing. At the moment I’m particularly on the lookout for really fres…

  • Veronique Baxter

    David Higham Associates · GB

    Says: “told with humour and heart”

    I represent authors of literary and genre fiction including Naomi Alderman, Belinda Bauer, Carys Bray, Oliver Harris, Holly Gramazio, Sarah Hilary, S.E Lynes, Stephen Kelman, Charlotte Philby, Sarah Pinborough, M. L. Rio…

  • Nicola Chang

    David Higham Associates · GB

    Says: “provocatively and humorously”

    I love reading new work and discovering emerging writers. There is nothing more enlivening than encountering a new voice, thinking seriously and playfully on the page, and a writer who has a sense of how their work might…

  • Jemima Forrester

    David Higham Associates · GB

    In fiction I love distinctive narrative voices, well-paced plots with a great hook, and complex female characters. I’m often drawn to humour, quirky or unusual narrators, moral dilemmas and stories about sisters. In non…

  • Sara Langham

    David Higham Associates · GB

    I am building a list of literary and upmarket fiction and non-fiction. I am particularly drawn to writing which combines elements of other genres. I love strange concepts and wild ideas, stories that play with form and…

  • Jack Fogg

    DunnFogg · GB

    Says: “works that are genuinely funny without being lightweight”

    I am happy to consider submissions in the following areas: Fiction: historical fiction, upmarket crime and thriller, speculative fiction. Non-fiction: memoir, narrative non-fiction, investigative journalism, business, fo…

  • Gemma Cooper

    Gemma Cooper Literary · GB

    My list is typified by big-concept, commercial series fiction. If you can describe your children’s fiction in one line, or in an ‘X meets Y’ elevator pitch, I want to read it. I like books that have obvious potential fo…

  • Judith Murray

    Greene & Heaton · GB

    Says: “a good laugh”

    I am looking for well-written genre fiction, including thrillers, crime, historical novels, clever literary horror (not too gory), science-fiction, fantasy, romance, literary fiction that is well written with great chara…

  • Imogen Morrell

    Greene & Heaton · GB

    Says: “funny and audacious novels”

    I represent a list of literary and upmarket fiction and non-fiction. This autumn, I’m really looking to read literary and genre crossover: stylish, clever writing with horror, sci-fi, thriller, gothic, mystery, or dysto…

  • Charlie Campbell

    Greyhound Literary · GB

    Charlie represents a wide range of fiction and non-fiction, both literary and commercial. He is looking for original work and to build long-lasting and significant careers for his clients. Charlie is looking for stimula…

  • Natalie Galustian

    Greyhound Literary · GB

    Natalie Galustian represents narrative and commercial non-fiction as well as literary fiction. Natalie is primarily looking for strong new voices in non-fiction across musical, visual, dramatic and culinary arts, histor…

  • Hannah Sheppard

    Hannah Sheppard Literary Agency · GB

    I represent both adult and children’s fiction (as well as a small amount of non-fiction) and, more than anything, I want to be entertained by a great story while caring deeply about your characters. In general I love bo…

  • Joanna Swainson

    Hardman & Swainson Literary Agency · London

    Says: “fiction threaded with humour”

    I read widely and aim to reflect that in the authors I represent. In fiction, I’m looking for complex, larger-than-life characters, characters I can root for and who can give me insights into worlds and situations unfami…

  • Claire Paterson Conrad

    Janklow & Nesbit · London

    Says: “novels that make you laugh out loud”

    I work closely editorially with writers, regardless of genre. With non-fiction, I’ll help hone the smallest seed of an idea into a perfect, irresistible proposal and with fiction, I’ll make sure a first novel is as good…

  • Olivia Everitt

    Janklow & Nesbit · London

    Says: “gently absurdist humour”

    She is a lover of literary fiction, narrative non-fiction and food writing; Olivia is building her list as Associate Agent, alongside assisting literary agent and Director Claire Paterson Conrad. In fiction, I’m drawn t…

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