Literary agents for literary fiction — page 4
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. 477 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 (76–100 of 477)
I am open to submissions. I don't take on a huge number of new clients but I am always keen to hear from writers with a strong story to tell. The below is quite a convoluted outline of what I'm looking for but, in short:…
I am always open to submissions and am looking for books I love in almost any genre. I am a completely voracious reader and I love to think about how books are working in the world, but my favourite thing is to be swept…
I’m open to submissions and keen to find distinctive voices and great storytelling of all kinds but with a particular focus on literary fiction, book club fiction, memoir and narrative nonfiction. I love unique, very li…
In fiction, the most important things for me are a strong sense of place, convincing characters and confident, immersive writing. I am looking for contemporary fiction that explores the complexities of modern relationshi…
Rachel is a Literary Agent working with the agency's bestselling brand authors and building a list in literary, upmarket and book club fiction, as well as select narrative non-fiction. As a literary agent, she represent…
Madeleine reads across all areas of fiction but is immediately drawn to powerful, voice-led book club fiction with irresistible protagonists and themes that spark up conversations. She loves a literary voice that lingers…
Liv is a Director & Literary Agent specialising in literary, upmarket and book club fiction. She is always excited to discover bold, original voices from around the world. Liv is passionate about launching debut fiction…
He represents adult fiction and non-fiction. He is on the look out for thrillers, commercial fiction, historical and literary fiction, and narrative non-fiction on history, natural history, politics and military. He li…
Imogen represents non-fiction which looks at serious subjects in innovative ways, and literary and upmarket fiction. In non-fiction, her list covers history, science, memoir, cookery, cultural criticism, social issues,…
Catherine represents children's (middle grade and YA) and adult fiction. In children's fiction, whether literary, commercial or genre, she is looking for singular and underrepresented voices, powerful ideas, imaginative…
Amanda Harris is an award-winning literary agent with over a decade of experience in the publishing industry. Known for her sharp editorial eye and unwavering commitment to diverse voices, she represents a dynamic list o…
Whether fiction or nonfiction, Maria is seeking novels that skew literary or upmarket, with an edge. Maria is looking for: literary and upmarket fiction, speculative fiction, horror, magical realism and reimaginings of…
She is drawn to generically and formally innovative literary fiction that speaks to the present moment, or anything that makes her laugh! Her non-fiction interests are diverse, and include history, art, social and polit…
At Paper, Kiya's focus is on building a list of debut authors, and she is keenly seeking new and exciting voices in fiction. I read very broadly – across fiction, non-fiction, literary, and commercial – but above all I…
I am actively looking for exciting new voices across both fiction and non-fiction. I’m interested in non-fiction that says something about the way we live- from beautiful narrative non-fiction with a strong voice to pas…
I am primarily looking for middle grade and YA fiction. I generally gravitate towards voice and character driven narratives, as well as literary fiction and beautiful writing, which I prefer over complex plots and extens…
Laurie Robertson is an agent representing books and journalism, and is actively building a list of adult fiction and non-fiction. On the fiction side she represents a range of genres, alongside a smaller non-fiction lis…
Having worked alongside Caroline and her roster of clients for the past few years, I am now actively looking to build a list across both fiction and non-fiction. In non-fiction, my taste is for the narrative. I’m intere…
Lisette is actively building a literary list with a strong focus on international clients for sale both to the UK and around the world. I’m especially looking for literary fiction and narrative non-fiction with great in…
In Fiction, Rebecca accepts submissions from writers of Literary Fiction and Crime & Thriller. The definition of ‘Literary Fiction’ is broad, taking in what publishers often define as ‘Book Club Fiction’ through to more…
He is actively building a list of literary fiction and non-fiction writers. Matthew represents novelists, journalists and academics as well as a handful of poets.
I have over the years represented many bestselling commercial fiction authors, award-winning crime fiction, women’s fiction and literary fiction and am still very much on the lookout for well-written fiction in these gen…
Sarah represents a wide range of authors in both fiction and non-fiction: literary and commercial fiction writers, as well as writers who work within the areas of food, lifestyle, personal development, popular science, t…
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