Literary agents who want humorous writing — page 3

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 (51–75 of 136)

Laetitia Rutherford
Watson, Little · London
My current focus is on literary and upmarket fiction and non-fiction (including lifestyle and wellbeing). I am currently not looking for Crime fiction. I firmly believe that what you have to say matters more than your g…
Ciara McEllin
Watson, Little · London
I am an Associate Agent a Watson, Little and I am building my list with writers of fiction and non-fiction who I can work closely and considerately with to build a career. I am actively looking for voices that continue t…
Steph Thwaites
Curtis Brown Group · GB
Steph represents a broad range of writers from debut authors to bestselling brand authors, and is drawn to a variety of genres including thrillers and espionage, book club fiction and romance with a twist, gothic stories…
Sabhbh Curran
Curtis Brown Group · GB
Says: “off-beat sense of humour”
I’m looking for irresistible, immersive non-fiction across history, travel, nature writing, arts, music, fashion, wellbeing, politics and popular culture. I’m keen to hear from academics, experts and journalists who hav…
Rosie Pierce
Curtis Brown Group · GB
Says: “told with humour”
I represent both literary and commercial fiction, and select non-fiction. I’m on the hunt for contemporary stories of love and friendship told with humour, heart and sizzling chemistry (think Rye Lane, Evenings and Week…
Kurestin Armada
Root Literary · US
I love working with creators to form a roadmap for the rest of their career. Talking to people with projects that are ambitious, strange, personal, and just outrageously fun is the spark that keeps me going. I'm here to…
Anjanette Barr
Dunham Literary · US
Says: “Humor is great when it helps tell the story”
In Adult Fiction she seeks captivating settings and relatable characters that highlight virtues like empathy and self-sacrifice whether the genre is historical (My Antonia, Outlander), literary/upmarket (The Snow Child,…
Rachel Beck
Liza Dawson Associates · US
Says: “But I’m also interested in lighter fiction that helps me escape or simply makes me laugh after a tough day.”
I believe that the right book can change or heal a life, and I want to find those. But I’m also interested in lighter fiction that helps me escape or simply makes me laugh after a tough day. Or nonfiction that teaches me…
Sonali Chanchani
Folio Literary Management · US
Says: “novels that blend emotional insight with a sharp sense of humor”
Sonali Chanchani is a literary agent at Folio Literary Management, focusing primarily on nonfiction that advances current social and cultural conversations and centers historically underrepresented voices and perspective…
Claire Draper
Au Literary Management · US
Claire represents adult romance, graphic novels, young adult, nonfiction, memoir, and select picture books. They prefer to work with books that are funny, lighthearted, romantic, and hopeful, with a fast pace, high stake…
Rachel Estep
D4EO Literary Agency · US
Says: “the silly ones”
YA stories that center Jewish and/or queer voices like Dahlia Adler. Identity-driven, joyful, grounded in heart and truth. Historical fiction that highlights powerful women and hidden corners of history, if you’re writi…
Jordan Hamessley
JABberwocky Literary Agency · US
Says: “contemporary stories with heart and humor”
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…
Caryn Karmatz Rudy
DeFiore & Company · US
Says: “if you can make me laugh”
I gravitate towards fiction with memorable characters, captivating voices, and original plotting, and I relish a great page-turner as much as a literary masterpiece. I am intrigued by a wide range of nonfiction, from na…
Lori Kilkelly
LK Literary Agency · US
Says: “…titles with every major trade publisher, she is dedicated to continuing to bring meaningful, funny, informative, and moving children's and young adult literature to market, created by the…”
Rhian MacGillivray
Birch Literary · US
Says: “Anything that makes me laugh”
I’m looking for adult fiction that falls under the following genres (no YA or children’s, please): Book club fiction I’m looking for books with emotional depth and human connections, or ones that will open up a new wor…
Tracy Marchini
Tracy Marchini Literary · US
Books that celebrate the possibilities and wonder of childhood. Tracy Marchini Literary is a boutique children’s literary agency focused on bringing beautiful, heartfelt, hilarious, relevant, and inclusive books to youn…
Kathleen Ortiz
KO Media Management · US
Says: “media and books that bring humor”
Her focus is on books and media for adults and children, especially with a visual element. She loves media and books that bring humor and joy and inspire others in life. Kathleen represents content creators, authors, il…
Leah Pierre
Ladderbird Literary Agency · US
Says: “something fun and rompy”
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…
Susan Ramer
Don Congdon Associates · US
Says: “a sense of humor”
She looks for literary fiction, upmarket 'book club' fiction (contemporary and historical, American in particular), and narrative non-fiction. Susan is drawn to an authentic voice, unforgettable characters with an edge,…
Bridget Smith
JABberwocky Literary Agency · US
Says: “warm, funny, voicey, and layered”
Young adult fiction: I am open to all genres of YA. I have a soft spot for layered, emotional contemporary, preferably with more than an ounce of humor; sophisticated and unusual SFF; and vivid, immersive historical fict…
Shannon Snow
Rosecliff Literary · US
Says: “make her laugh”
She has an eclectic reading taste spanning most genres in the commercial and upmarket space. In searching for new projects, Shannon seeks books that have a unique angle and authors with wonderful, engaging voices with l…
Danielle Svetcov
Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary Agency · US
Her clients tend to be oppositional but reasoned, serious but amused—preferring their rabbit holes deep. Her taste is reflected in the journalism and narrative nonfiction she’s sold To offset the Victorian in her, she…
Mitchell Waters
Brandt & Hochman Literary Agents · US
Mitchell Waters represents a wide and diverse array of literary and commercial fiction and nonfiction, including mystery, history, biography and memoir. He is particularly drawn to historical fiction and voice-driven na…
Susan Armstrong
C&W Agency · GB
Says: “Books that make me laugh”
Being an agent allows me to do what I love best: discovering new and original voices, helping debut writers launch their careers and working with already published novelists who might want a change in direction. What I…
Katie Kennaway
C&W Agency · GB
Says: “books that are funny”
I love books that are funny and make me think. I read widely across genres but I love, original voice-driven stories with cleverly drawn plots and vivid world building. I'm always drawn to books that are challenging an…

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