Literary agents for literary fiction — page 6

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 (126–150 of 456)

Sorche Fairbank
Fairbank Literary · US
Says: “literary and international fiction”
Our tastes tend toward literary and international fiction; voice-y novels with a strong sense of place; the occasional big memoir that goes beyond the me-moir; topical or narrative non-fiction with a strong interest in w…
Diana Finch
Diana Finch Literary Agency · US
Nonfiction: my favorite categories are narrative nonfiction, history, science (I love math!), politics - especially the progressive kind, environmental books of all kinds from lifestyle to science to adventure, business,…
Emily Forland
Brandt & Hochman Literary Agents · US
Says: “voice-driven literary fiction”
Emily Forland represents voice-driven literary fiction and non-fiction, among them bestsellers and prize winners, and has a special place in her heart for original writing that jumps off the page. Equally drawn to a tra…
JEFF Gerecke
G Agency LLC · US
Says: “commercial and literary fiction”
Michelle Grajkowski
3 Seas Literary Agency · US
Says: “…Inspirational Fiction Mystery Fiction Paranormal Scifi Fantasy Thriller General Fiction Fiction Literary Non Fiction Biography Non Fiction Business Investing Finance Non Fiction Diet Non Fiction…”
Katie Grimm
Curtis Brown, Ltd. · US
Says: “literary fiction for young adult and middle grade audiences”
She represents and is seeking plot-driven literary and upmarket fiction, narrative and creative non-fiction, and literary fiction for young adult and middle grade audiences.
Erik Hane
Headwater Literary Management · US
Says: “adult literary fiction”
I love what might get classified in pitch terms as “adult literary fiction,” and it’s what I read the most away from work, but I am interested in acquiring both upmarket and commercial fiction as well. I'm interested in…
Anne Hawkins
John Hawkins & Associates, Inc. · US
Anne Hawkins has an eclectic list ranging from thrillers to literary fiction to serious non-fiction. She also has particular interests in science, history, public policy, medicine and women`s issues.
Christa Heschke (Cifelli)
McIntosh & Otis · US
Says: “more literary writing”
Christa has been at McIntosh and Otis, Inc. in the Children’s Literature Department since 2009 where she is actively acquiring for all age groups in children’s. Christa is taking on picture books very sparingly and is n…
Gail Hochman
Brandt & Hochman Literary Agents · US
Says: “works of literary fiction”
Gail Hochman developed her career by representing what she loves most to read: works of literary fiction, idea-driven non-fiction, literary memoir and children’s books.
Annie Hwang
Ayesha Pande Literary · US
Says: “literary fiction with teeth”
Jody Kahn
Brandt & Hochman Literary Agents · US
Jody represents both literary and upmarket fiction, as well as narrative nonfiction; across all categories she enjoys books that are beautifully written while also containing a rich storyline, and she’s especially lookin…
Camille Kantor
Kimberley Cameron & Associates · US
Says: “high concept literary fiction”
As an agent at Kimberley Cameron & Associates she is excited to work with authors who have a talent to catch a reader’s attention while describing complex topics and who share in the desire to broaden the general public’…
Dorian Karchmar
William Morris Endeavor · US
Dorian focuses on literary and crossover fiction, and narrative nonfiction. She seeks material that feels both highly relevant and timeless, executed with a distinctive voice, structural mastery, and emotional depth. Sh…
Caryn Karmatz Rudy
DeFiore & Company · US
Says: “a literary masterpiece”
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…
Sarah Khalil
Calligraph · US
Says: “select fiction in the same space”
Sarah represents serious nonfiction and memoir with a lens toward social, economic and environmental justice, anti-imperialist thought, pop/cultural criticism and histories, and cross-cultural narratives, all deeply expl…
Alison Lewis
Frances Goldin Literary Agency · US
Says: “select literary fiction”
She represents a wide range of nonfiction, spanning cultural criticism, history, investigative journalism, popular science, social science, and literary true crime, as well as select literary fiction. She is particularl…
Eve MacSweeney
Calligraph · US
Bringing her editorial experience and close working relationships with writers to the field, Eve is developing narrative non-fiction and literary fiction titles that speak to her interest in emotionally driven stories, s…
Dan Mandel
Sanford J. Greenburger Associates · US
Dan Mandel represents both literary and commercial fiction, as well as memoirs and non-fiction about business, art, history, politics, sports, and popular culture.
Cora Markowitz
Georges Borchardt · US
Cora is open to queries in the following genres: upmarket fiction and literary fiction.
Danielle Marshall
Jane Rotrosen Agency · US
Says: “…comedies, psychological thrillers, domestic suspense, horror, mystery/crime, upmarket and literary fiction.”
Matt McGowan
Frances Goldin Literary Agency · US
Matt is looking for emotionally, intellectually, and formally adventurous work of all kinds and is particularly interested in writers who believe nonfiction can be as artful as fiction. Queries for essays, literary fict…
Lee Melillo
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…
Tom Miller
Liza Dawson Associates · US
Says: “select literary fiction”
Tom has a stellar reputation for developing and selling both commercial and serious narrative nonfiction as well as select literary fiction. With nonfiction, he’s looking for highly credentialed experts with strong netw…
Maria Carolina Ministeri
Ginger Clark Literary · US
Says: “…Horror New Adult Fiction Paranormal Scifi Fantasy Thriller Fiction Romance General Fiction Fiction Literary Childrens Young Adult Fiction Childrens General Childrens Fantasy Experience 3 Years of…”

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