Literary agents for literary fiction — page 5
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 (101–125 of 456)
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…
In adult fiction, she represents literary, upmarket/book club, and women’s fiction, historical fiction, mystery, suspense, thrillers, science fiction, fantasy, and crossover speculative fiction. With children’s fiction,…
Says: “…New Adult Fiction Paranormal Scifi Fantasy Thriller Fiction Romance General Fiction Fiction Literary Non Fiction Anthology Non Fiction Biography Non Fiction Business Investing Finance Non…”
Miriam specializes in adult literary and book club fiction, narrative nonfiction, and books for children. She is particularly interested in finding emerging and underrepresented voices, and she loves reading and represe…
Today, he helps sports authors across North America find the right home for their book and secure strong publicity across the sports media landscape. Ames brings his passion and experience to helping athletes, broadcast…
Says: “literary and upmarket fiction”
Says: “Nongenre fiction—Would love a sweeping, multigenerational family saga a la Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane, Memphis by Tara M.”
Her agenting focus is on idea-driven nonfiction that expands our understanding of the world in science, investigative journalism, smart self-help, and narrative history, especially history focused on the lost or untold s…
Eloy Bleifuss Prados, Literary Agent & Foreign Rights Coordinator, represents both fiction and nonfiction. On the fiction side, Eloy is especially interested in literary fiction along with character-driven, elevated gen…
She represents literary and upmarket fiction, and voice-driven nonfiction.
Adult Nonfiction and Fiction, YA Nonfiction and Fiction Her wishlist for the ALICIA BROOKS LITERARY AGENCY includes the following: Narrative Nonfiction from writers with diverse voices Memoir with big concepts Self-Help…
Sheree Bykofsky founded Sheree Bykofsky Associates, Inc. in 1991. A long standing member of the AAR (now the Association of American Literary Agents, and the first agent to have a web page, Sheree has represented over a…
She is currently representing a wide range of important voices such as: Isabel Allende, Ana Castillo, Armando Lucas Correa, Justin Baldoni, Antonia Hylton, Rafael Agustin, Natasha Alford, Devin Allen and others. Subject…
I love working with authors to develop their stories at whatever stage in their career. I take a deliberate, editorial-minded, and collaborative approach to projects across genres. I'd rather my authors start a trend tha…
Subject Focus Fiction Literary Non Fiction Biography Non Fiction Memoir Non Fiction Narrative
He is passionate about discovering bold, original voices and is actively expanding the agency’s list. He has a love for literary and genre fiction and anything that exists between the space of the two, such as the works…
Offering individual focus and a global reach, literary agent WILLIAM CLARK represents serious narrative nonfiction, select literary and upmarket fiction, and illustrated books with cultural authority by authors whose wor…
She seeks authors with unique, clear voices who put forth smart, tightly-written prose. She is actively building her client list with both debut and veteran writers. Whether literary, upmarket, or commercial, she leans…
Tracy Crow Literary Agency, LLC is a full-service boutique agency interested in developing emerging writers with unique voices in the genres of mainstream and literary fiction, narrative nonfiction to include biography a…
She represents literary and upmarket fiction Kerry also represents select nonfiction and YA. She is particularly drawn to character-driven work, unconventional plot structures, unreliable narrators, complicated family…
She represents literary fiction and non-fiction for adults and children. First and foremost, voice. A strong narrative. Memorable characters. Unusual premises. Underrepresented people, places, and perspectives, includ…
In nonfiction she is drawn to narrative and idea-driven work shaped by expansive curiosity, especially projects that render the hidden structures of the world more legible. Her areas of interest include science, technolo…
Says: “literary accessible fiction”
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- Fantasy (241)
- Historical Fiction (232)
- Middle-grade Books (206)
- Horror (193)
- Mystery (186)
- Children's Books (169)
- Science Fiction (163)
- Women's Fiction (147)
- Crime Fiction (115)
- Humor (105)
- Romantasy (91)
- Magical Realism (90)
- Debut Authors (72)
- True Crime (72)
- Contemporary Romance (66)
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- Cozy Mystery (28)
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- Poetry (26)
- Dark Romance (19)
- Paranormal Romance (17)
- African American Fiction (6)