Literary agents for memoir — page 13
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 (301–325 of 364)
Says: “surfing or sea-related memoir of change”
Alex Kane represents narrative nonfiction, big-idea books, memoir, and literary and select genre fiction—with a particular focus on work that has a strong point of view and commercial ambition. He is drawn to writers wh…
Dara represents adult nonfiction that tells great stories, from serious history and memoir to pop science and parenting. Across genres, she is drawn to projects with potential for international success and books that ma…
Erin represents fiction and non-fiction for adults and children. More than any specific category or genre, she’s drawn to good stories and distinct points of view; writers who make us think and also those who provide a g…
Jay represents a wide range of both fiction and nonfiction – from international literary work to suspense thrillers, investigative journalism, political theory, history, popular science, business, technology writing, mem…
She represents fiction, children's books and non-fiction and enjoys novels with bold storytelling, moving prose and vivid, thought-provoking characters. She is actively taking on new clients and as an editorially focuse…
In fiction, Alyssa is drawn to propulsive, voice-driven stories that blend emotional resonance with undeniable hooks. She is actively looking for novels that grip you from the first page and stay with you long after turn…
In fiction, she’s drawn to novels that take women’s lives seriously and on a grand scale. She loves sweeping family sagas that span decades and generations; sharp, funny, and sometimes unlikeable voices on youth, midlife…
Howard works exclusively with nonfiction writers, gravitating towards reported narratives, memoir, history, science, sports, tech, business, and popular culture. He represents leading experts and thought leaders, but als…
Kate represents literary and upmarket fiction as well as a range of narrative nonfiction and select memoir, and is interested in food, running, obsessives, unconventional families, art, global stories, social justice, me…
Along with representing a broad array of adult nonfiction and fiction, Greg works with pastors and speakers who have important and compelling messages. He has also carved a deep niche in the general market by representin…
Says: “memoir and first-person hybrids”
In addition to managing Calligraph’s foreign rights, she is building a list of nonfiction and select fiction titles, and looking for a wide range of nonfiction, including journalistic investigations, cultural criticisms,…
The Rohm Literary Agency was founded in 2002 to represent emerging authors of literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, investigative journalism, poetry, plays and screenplays. We also work with memoir, commercial fiction,…
Says: “…self-help, personal-growth, inspiration, parenting, pop culture, women’s issues, pets, humor, memoir and narrative non-fiction.”
Her interests include women’s health, food and wine, fitness, humor, and memoir.
Zoë’s interests are wide-ranging; she represents non-fiction – history, memoir, biography, narrative journalism, “big idea” books and business titles as well as self-help and spirituality. She also represents some litera…
Carnicelli Literary Management, with offices in New York City and the Hudson Valley, is home to numerous bestselling and award-winning authors publishing in the areas of history, current events and politics, sports, memo…
Alexandra joined Curtis Brown as a literary agent in 2024, representing both established and debut writers of fiction and non-fiction. Alexandra is an omnivorous reader with a passion for distinctive literary fiction. S…
representing a wide range of fiction, non-fiction and books for children Her client list reflects a wide range of interests – including memoir and biography, natural history, literary fiction, mystery, suspense, women’s…
Mytecia represents and develops select nonfiction and fiction projects, creative voices with distinctive perspectives, and meaningful stories to tell. She is particularly interested in projects that translate thought-pr…
She is interested in popular psychology, self-development, pop culture, and some memoir. In the fiction space, she is drawn to literary-leaning commercial fiction and mysteries/thrillers.
Our tastes tend toward literary and international fiction; voice-y novels with a strong sense of place; big memoir that goes beyond the me-moir; topical or narrative nonfiction with a strong interest in women’s voices, g…
What I love most about being an agent is finding new voices that can express something in a fresh way or learning about a new subject matter that makes me view the world differently. As a literary agent and the Director…
Says: “Nonfiction: survival or journey memoirs”
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