Phrasemill lists literary agents who want magic system, based on what they say on their public websites. “magic system” is a craft tag; its identifier is magic-system. 32 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.
Bell Lomax Moreton · GB
Lauren represents authors and illustrators across Children's and Young Adult Fiction, New Adult/Crossover and Commercial Women's Fiction, and Adult Non-Fiction. She does not represent Science Fiction, Crime Fiction or Pi…
David Higham Associates · GB
Says: “intriguing magic system”
I represent adult and YA romance, fantasy, crime & thriller. Across the board I am looking for hooky one-line pitches, compelling characters, and the kind of stories which turn into obsessions. I'm a fangirl at heart and…
Greenstone Literary · GB
I am proud to represent a great list of both fiction and non-fiction authors. What all my authors have in common is great, exciting writing, that has brought me on adventures, and taught me something new. This is a huge…
Hannah Sheppard Literary Agency · GB
Says: “fantasy with a unique magic system”
I represent both adult and children’s fiction (as well as a small amount of non-fiction) and, more than anything, I want to be entertained by a great story while caring deeply about your characters.
In general I love bo…
Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency · GB
Says: “unique magic that offers as many problems as solutions”
Maddy is a Literary Agent specialising in SFF and romance
Maddy joined Madeleine Milburn Agency in 2022 to build a list specialising in SFF and romance.
She represents adult and YA fantasy, science fiction, horror and…
Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency · GB
Says: “unique but accessible magic systems”
Callen Martin is a Literary Agent specialising in accessible Middle Grade (7+), YA and SFF fiction with an action and adventure focus.
Middle Grade (7+), YA, New Adult, SFF fiction in all genres and formats (bar verse,…
Peters Fraser & Dunlop · London
Says: “hard magic systems”
I am actively building a list that spans middle grade, YA and crossover fiction across all genres and selective adult fiction in the SFF space.
My taste skews more commercial than literary, and I love fiction with a dis…
The Bent Agency · US
Says: “unusual magic systems”
My list spans both children’s and adult books across a variety of genres. Across the board, my tastes lean towards commercial, entertaining, accessible books with clever hooks and something to say about the world. I am p…
The Soho Agency · London
Lydia represents everything from picture books to the top end of crossover YA, and she particularly enjoyed working with author/illustrator talent, including graphic novelists.
No matter the story, Lydia is drawn to voi…
Curtis Brown Group · GB
Says: “consumed by the world and magic system”
I would consider my reading tastes to be quite broad and ever-growing, but I am constantly drawn to books that have a decisive voice, unforgettable characters, fantastic worlds or an unexpected twist.
I am currently loo…
Curtis Brown Group · GB
Says: “magical systems that feel plausible”
I love reading SFF that blurs the line between the real and the imagined - stories with a strong emotional heart that pulls one lever to cause havoc within an otherwise familiar world.
I'm especially drawn to writing th…
Corvisiero Literary Agency · US
Marisa will judge each story not just on the writing, but also with an eye toward finding creative stories with well developed plots and rich characters with unique voices. She is always hoping for stories with standout…
D4EO Literary Agency · US
Kenna DeValor (they/them/theirs) is a queer and nonbinary literary agent, artist, and writer who aspires to bring representation and diversity to the literary world through the books they publish and the authors they rep…
Speilburg Literary Agency · US
Says: “charming magic systems”
Alice Speilburg is the founder of Speilburg Literary Agency representing commercial fiction and narrative nonfiction in the adult market.
Her first editing gig was on the news desk of her college daily, and she is still…
Curtis Brown Group · GB
Says: “varied and distinctive magic systems”
In terms of fiction, my favourite kind of stories blend narratives around suspense, mystery and psychological drama, and I especially love when this involves post-apocalyptic or survival plot lines.
I'm also a big fan o…
United Agents · London
Says: “magic system that is unusual or grotesque or uncomfortable”
Molly is currently looking to expand the sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and romance areas of her list, from MG through YA, crossover and up to adult books.
On the adult side of her list, she represents debut and established w…
Howland Literary · US
She has a soft spot for speculative stories, mysteries, and anything delightfully weird, and is seeking high-concept, voice-driven adult fiction with strong emotional stakes, a clear hook, and broad commercial appeal. Sh…
Martin Literary Management · US
Says: “Fantasy with interesting or novel magic systems”
Primarily, I'm looking to build my list in genre fiction of all kinds. I have a special place in my heart for sci-fi and fantasy with a strong sense of style, prose, and characterization. I love writing with an appreciat…
Storm Literary Agency · US
Says: “inventive magic systems”
Now she’d like to advocate for stories that take the reader beyond the traditional hero’s journey.
Currently, Michelle represents middle grade, young adult, and some limited adult genres.
Drawn to all sorts of stories…
JABberwocky Literary Agency · US
Says: “fresh magic systems”
Horror: Horror is my favorite genre to read, and I’m looking for lots of different flavors here. Whether it’s gruesome, eerie, disorienting, thrilling, existential, or horror-lite, I want to read it. Blends with sci-fi/f…
Alice Williams Literary · London
She's keen to consider playful, funny books for all ages, and is always on the lookout for beautifully written, empowering stories with strong hooks.
Mysteries, thrillers, fantasy, magic, rom coms, friendship stories, a…
BookEnds Literary Agency · US
Her tastes are wide ranging, but for the most part she looks for books with high concept commercial hooks, timeless stories with complex characters, escapist tales, and big, sweeping worlds.
In children's books, Emily i…
BookEnds Literary Agency · US
Says: “Quiet magic that's woven subtly throughout the story”
Sophie is seeking fiction for middle grade through adult. Across the board, she is seeking works by historically underrepresented voices and stories with the sort of casual diversity that is representative of the world i…
JABberwocky Literary Agency · US
Says: “unique magic systems, like magic based on beauty/makeup as in Dhionne Clayton's The Belles series or the light/shadows magic system in Garth Nix's The Seventh Tower series”
In general, I gravitate towards any story that details a complicated family dynamic, illustrates a transformative coming-of-age experience, and features unique voices like multicultural and LGBTQIA+ characters. To note,…
Janklow & Nesbit · London
Says: “unique magic system”
I am looking for commercial fiction across the board, but with a particular focus on romance, SFF and commercial thrillers. Across all genres, I am drawn to books with exemplary characterisation and voice. I need to feel…
