Literary agents for literary fiction — page 18

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want literary fiction, based on what they say on their public websites. “literary fiction” is a genre tag; its identifier is literary-fiction. 456 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 (426–450 of 456)

Danielle Bukowski
Sterling Lord Literistic · US
Says: “critically acclaimed, award-winning literary fiction”
Danielle represents critically acclaimed, award-winning literary fiction, upmarket fiction, genre-bending commercial, SFF and narrative nonfiction. She’s looking for novels with a unique premise and high-concept hook; s…
Meredith Kaffel Simonoff
The Gernert Company · US
Her tastes encompass high-staked literary and upmarket fiction that makes you feel and think deeply, select nonfiction for fiction readers, and prize-winning poets crafting prose that takes a big narrative swing. She in…
Barbara Jones
DeFiore & Company · US
As an agent, she represents an eclectic list of literary and upmarket fiction and nonfiction titles, with a special interest in voices from underrepresented communities. I have eclectic taste but always appreciate books…
Jessica Schmeidler
Golden Wheat Literary · US
Jessica's tastes are eclectic in genre and readership, and she represents everything from novelty board books to adult science fiction and political thrillers. Jessica is consistently drawn to: atmospheric adventure and…
Claire Oleson
Vicky Bijur Literary Agency · US
She is interested in literary fiction with experimental and speculative bends. She is particularly excited by queer voices, Midwestern settings, and unique approaches to the form of the contemporary novel. Claire is cur…
Alia Hanna Habib
The Gernert Company · US
Her tastes include narrative nonfiction, memoir and literary fiction.
Marianna Lee
Millie Hughes
Futerman, Rose & Associates · London
With a background spanning both literature and screenwriting, Millie is particularly interested in discovering and developing new voices and supporting writers throughout their careers. She is drawn to the creative and…
Madison Smartt Bell
Ayesha Pande Literary · US
He is interested in literary fiction, noir, criminal procedurals, work from the Caribbean basin and other diasporas, and anything genuinely original and fresh.
Kathy Schneider
Jane Rotrosen Agency · US
Says: “She is also interested in adult literary and upmarket fiction.”
Logan Harper
Jane Rotrosen Agency · US
Says: “…comedies, psychological thrillers, domestic suspense, horror, mystery/crime, upmarket and literary fiction.”
Iris Blasi
Arc Literary Management · US
She is seeking nonfiction in the categories of biography, memoir, history, science/nature, pop culture, cultural criticism, current events, politics, and narrative nonfiction. She has a strong interest in feminism (espe…
Mary Alice Stewart
Enliven Endeavors, LLC · US
I am looking to acquire writing—literary fiction, non-fiction, poetry—of singular cadence, in language and feeling, with a special interest in history, interdisciplinary thought, character/voice-driven narrative, working…
Jennifer Thompson
Nordlyset Literary Agency · US
Jennifer aims to provide opportunities for voices that need amplification. She looks for books that explore a deeper understanding of human psychology, societal structures, world history, and human interactions and motiv…
Lee Mellilo
Speilburg Literary Agency · US
Lee represents YA and adult fiction across genres, with a particular focus on upmarket and literary fiction, speculative fiction, and genre-blending thrillers/mysteries. They also represent a selective list of adult nonf…
Andi Twaddle
Spencerhill Associates · US
Says: “with a literary edge”
With her sharp business skills and editorial mindset, Andi hopes to represent Adult and New Adult commercial fiction with a literary edge across Romance, Horror, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and select Book Club ready fiction with a…
Nora Gonzalez
The Gernert Company · US
Says: “literary and upmarket fiction”
Nora is interested in representing literary and upmarket fiction, narrative nonfiction, memoirs, cookbooks, and select poetry. As a Spanish reader, she has a particular interest in translation, and is also seeking Spanis…
Chris Parris-Lamb
The Gernert Company · US
Says: “fiction tastes incline toward the literary”
His nonfiction tastes encompass a wide variety of genres and subjects, and his fiction tastes incline toward the literary; in both categories he’s looking for great writing by smart writers, and prefers queries to be acc…
Will Roberts
The Gernert Company · US
He is looking for suspense novels, both literary and commercial, that are original and unpredictable, as well as nonfiction projects focused on current affairs, politics and history.
Phoebe Rhinehart
The Gernert Company · US
Says: “literary fiction that explores the tragedy of the human condition in the everyday”
Phoebe enjoys well-observed literary fiction that explores the tragedy of the human condition in the everyday, intense interiority, and lyrical prose. Her nonfiction tastes include ambitious cross-disciplinary cultural…
Anna Worrall
The Gernert Company · US
Her fiction tastes include smart literary and commercial fiction and psychological thrillers, and on the nonfiction side she’s interested in practical, narrative, food & drink, and lifestyle.
Renée Jarvis
Triangle House · US
Renée is seeking narrative nonfiction, adult speculative, upmarket, and literary fiction, and children’s books. She is looking for works that center POC and LGBTQIA+ voices and is particularly drawn to the work of Black…
Lauren Hall
Folio Literary Management · US
Says: “literary and commercial fiction”
My interests in nonfiction are wide ranging, but I'm particularly interested in “big idea” books, high-concept/outward-facing memoir, pop-culture, pop-science, psychology, philosophy, whip-smart and voicey prescriptive p…
John Jardin
Folio Literary Management · US
In nonfiction, John is looking for narrative nonfiction from folks with strong, clear, and historically underrepresented voices with an eye always toward justice and anti-imperialism — stories that challenge dominant nar…
Jessica Friedman
Sterling Lord Literistic · US
Jessica represents literary and upmarket fiction and narrative nonfiction, as well as literature in translation and select graphic novels. She is interested in distinctive voices and writing that challenges the expected…

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