Literary agents for memoir — page 11
Phrasemill lists literary agents who want memoir, based on what they say on their public websites. “memoir” is a genre tag; its identifier is memoir. 364 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 (251–275 of 364)
As an agent he specializes in literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, biography, cultural history, and memoir.
He’s interested in literary fiction and a wide variety of narrative nonfiction (including biography, cultural studies, history/current events, hybrid work, memoir, popular culture, and science).
Says: “She specializes in character-driven fiction, memoirs, crime fiction, and narrative nonfiction.”
They are seeking literary and commercial fiction, young adult fiction, narrative nonfiction, memoir, and cookbooks.
Her primary interests include literary fiction, women’s fiction, historical fiction, romance, mystery/suspense, and memoir, along with narrative non-fiction, history and current affairs.
Curtis represents a wide-ranging and diverse list that reflects his broad literary interests. His talent for identifying creators with standout ideas across categories has helped shape PSLA’s growth, and his ability to s…
Sarah Passick represents high-profile talent across genres in narrative nonfiction, memoir, personal development, business, cooking, and select fiction and children’s books.
Rebecca is interested in commercial and literary fiction with a focus on literary novels of suspense, women’s fiction, contemporary romance, and young adult, as well as journalistic non-fiction and memoir. Most of all,…
Stephanie is open to submissions in serious and narrative non-fiction, as well as literary fiction (including graphic novels). In non-fiction, her interests are history, philosophy, current affairs, literary and cultura…
She’s selectively building her list in nonfiction in the areas of science and technology; current events; law and politics; memoir; business and marketing; and art, design, food, and lifestyle.
Says: “Other imprint titles included The Nazi Officer's Wife, the Holocaust memoir by Edith Hahn; Openly Bob, the Lambda Award-winning collection of essays by groundbreaking…”
Says: “very select memoir”
Iwalani is seeking adult upmarket and literary fiction and select nonfiction. In fiction, she loves coming-of-age narratives, family dramas, and stories that challenge systems of power. She is often drawn to a strong s…
Madeline is seeking literary and upmarket fiction, as well as select narrative nonfiction and memoir. She is committed to advocating for voices that have been underrepresented in publishing. In fiction, Madeline loves t…
Kelly considers herself a generalist who is drawn to lyrical writing and strong voices. She is especially interested in nonfiction (narrative, practical, prescriptive, academic, commercial, and trade), where she looks f…
Says: “strong narrative voices in memoir”
Gary represents authors of nonfiction and fiction. In nonfiction he is interested in history, science, popular culture, narrative nonfiction, psychology, religion, and spirituality. High-quality literary fiction, scienc…
His general curiosity in all things has allowed him the opportunity to represent a wide variety of prize-winning and New York Times bestselling nonfiction authors and projects. From the geopolitical mosaics of journalis…
Says: “Subject Focus Non Fiction Biography Non Fiction Health Non Fiction Lifestyle Non Fiction Memoir Non Fiction Narrative Non Fiction Parenting Non Fiction Sports Non Fiction General Other…”
Melissa represents a wide-range of Adult fiction and non-fiction titles. In fiction, she gravitates towards high-concept novels with a fresh perspective, energetic writing, deep emotional connection, and an immersive sen…
By recognizing the potential in overlooked or marginalized ideas, Susan's work has paved the way for the emergence of powerful currents of thought that have shaped the way generations perceive the world around them. Sus…
Says: “…the London office represents a diverse list of fiction and non-fiction authors, ranging from memoirs to popular science, and historical fiction to crime/thrillers.”
Stephanie’s interests are a reflection of her own reading tastes, which have always been wide and far ranging. She represents authors from all over the world and is drawn to the international narratives whether told in s…
Says: “riveting, elegantly-rendered memoir”
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