Literary agents looking for books about journalism — page 2
Phrasemill lists literary agents who want journalism, based on what they say on their public websites. “journalism” is a subject tag; its identifier is journalism. 55 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 (26–50 of 55)
Says: “journalists and academics who have a fervent passion for their subject”
Says: “journalists writing for a trade audience”
Her passion as an editor for books on science and psychology, Western and holistic medicine, animals and nature, spiritual inquiry and practice, and food and cooking has carried into her work as an agent. She represents…
I'm never looking for what is currently trendy because it will soon be gone. I'm interested in books like The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate, which transcend the moment. Since I also work in the adult space, I am also look…
Her list includes literary fiction, memoir/narrative nonfiction, journalism, popular culture, essays, cultural criticism, and history. Samantha is open to queries in the following genres: upmarket fiction, journalism, h…
He specializes in music-related nonfiction, biography, narrative nonfiction, and young adult & middle-grade fiction. Actively seeking projects in the following categories: NONFICTION: Music History Music Journalism Memo…
She represents visually striking books across the young reader space, from preschool to young adult, from graphic novels to novels. In the adult space, she represents select upmarket fiction, political journalism, and gr…
She is interested primarily in literary and upmarket fiction and memoir, and especially stories grappling with racial, religious, sexual or national identity, narrative nonfiction, journalism, and history. She does not…
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…
Says: “…a wide range of acclaimed international historians, classicists, Arabists, scientists, journalists and suspense writers, as well as the Literary Estate of P G Wodehouse.”
Jud has represented, developed and launched a broad spectrum of trendsetting and bestselling books throughout his career, by authors of narrative nonfiction, journalism, cultural criticism, memoir, popular culture, presc…
I represent serious nonfiction, literary fiction, children's books, and graphic novels. Growing up all over—Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and the US—I found my home in books where writers confront the chaos of reality…
Says: “…to entrepreneurs and business leaders whose advice and stories inspire millions, to bloggers and journalists whose work drives vital conversations about our lives.”
Jennifer is most interested in literary fiction, speculative fiction, and translated fiction for the adult market, unusual history, journalism, politics, and pop-culture and music history. She's fond of oral histories i…
His general curiosity in all things has allowed him the opportunity to represent a wide variety of prize-winning and New York Times bestselling nonfiction authors and projects. From the geopolitical mosaics of journalis…
Jim Rutman represents adult literary fiction and non-fiction. In fiction, he is interested in audacious novels that test the form and prioritize language. His non-fiction interests are wide ranging, from history, journal…
Says: “journalists who have something unique and significant to say”
she champions award-winning debuts, commercial book club fiction, and expert-driven nonfiction at the forefront of culture Jamie represents novelists, journalists, and experts in art, food, sobriety, finance, and millen…
Says: “journalists with personal experience in a field”
Kate is looking to represent commercial to upmarket adult fiction and non-fiction. She is particularly interested in authors with strong platforms writing narrative non-fiction, including true crime, journalism, sports,…
Her interests include literary fiction and compelling non-fiction in cultural criticism, food, popular culture, journalism, science, and current affairs. Monika is particularly excited about plot-driven literary novels,…
In fiction, Lisa represents literary fiction, along with some upmarket and Young Adult. She is often drawn to “contained” settings (campuses, unique communities, etc), family sagas, and complex relationships of all kinds…
Dara represents adult nonfiction that tells great stories, from serious history and memoir to pop science and parenting. Across genres, she is drawn to projects with potential for international success and books that ma…
Says: “She loves working with journalists”
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