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Phrasemill lists literary agents who want lyrical, based on what they say on their public websites. “lyrical” is a craft tag; its identifier is lyrical. 86 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 (76–86 of 86)

  • Danielle Bukowski

    Sterling Lord Literistic · US

    Says: “stylish and sparkling prose”

    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…

  • Lana Harper

    Neighborhood Literary Agency · US

    She manages the agency’s subrights, and is building an adult genre fiction list with a special interest in queer stories with a strong sense of place, especially settings beyond the U.S. Lana is looking for emotionally…

  • Lauren Bajek

    Liza Dawson Associates · US

    Lauren represents adult science fiction, fantasy, and horror, as well as upmarket fiction, mystery, and romance with speculative elements. She represents very select science/nature nonfiction, but she does not represent…

  • Gabe Sherman

    The Gernert Company · US

    Says: “books driven by great sentences”

    Gabe loves books driven by great sentences and questions without easy answers.

  • Phoebe Rhinehart

    The Gernert Company · US

    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…

  • Kelly Dyksterhouse

    Tobias Literary Agency · New York

    Kelly represents picture books, middle grade and young adult, both fiction and nonfiction, as well as graphic novels. She also represents illustrators. She is drawn to high concept stories with high level writing, books…

  • 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…

  • Josey Dunham

    Kimberley Cameron & Associates · US

    Says: “elegant prose with a succinct but insightful narrative style”

    She holds a master’s degree in Archaeology for Screen Media from Bristol University and has an unrelenting passion for reading, finding distinctive voices, and helping authors succeed on their publishing journey. Josey…

  • Lindsey Aduskevich

    Martin Literary Management · US

    Lindsey is excited to build her list with passionate, kind, and hard-working authors. As an avid reader, she is open to a wide variety of genres, including picture book, middle grade, young adult, and new adult. After g…

  • Rebekah Winslow

    Doug Grad Literary Agency · US

    Says: “beautifully crafted prose”

    She is on the hunt for manuscripts with beautifully crafted prose that transport her to different times and places. Whether supernatural, technothriller, high fantasy, magical realism or so on, she particularly enjoys a…

  • wILLIAM mARASCO

    L. Perkins Agency · US

    Says: “quote worthy writing”

    William is actively seeking Kidlit through YA projects (including graphic novels and author + illustrator clients), with a focus for LGBTQ+ stories, fantastical adventures with heart and hope, spicy and swoon worthy roma…

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