Literary agents for memoir — page 14
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 (326–350 of 364)
Says: “unique memoir-driven accounts”
Says: “She loves to read literary fiction, historical fiction, and memoirs, but will pretty much read anything with a strong narrative voice and impactful prose.”
We represent writing which covers a broad range of genres, including memoir; geography; economics; politics; history; nature writing; biography; science; travel; and literary fiction.
As an agency we look for books which celebrate our understanding of the world and make us see our world differently. We want to inspire readers through the power of story and find books that illuminate the human experien…
Jim is a former academic who specializes in helping leaders in business, academia, government, and the non-profit sector to translate their expertise into bestsellers for maximum impact. He does the same for journalists…
A lover of the bizarre, the profane, the unsettling, the dark, and the darkly funny, he is drawn to writing that occupies a literary uncanny valley and to writers who move the cultural needle through direct confrontation…
He loves non-fiction of all kinds, especially books that seek to translate big ideas to a broad audience and authors who help us better understand the time and place in which we live. Whether in science, history, memoir…
She is passionate about working with authors on still-germinating first proposal drafts, as well as suggesting those final tweaks to make a proposal or a book sing. For her, each part of the book making journey is an op…
Children’s Literature: Seeking author-illustrators that want to work across fiction and nonfiction picture books, chapter books, and graphic novels (spanning age audiences). Particularly interested in STEM/STEAM, social-…
When it comes to manuscripts, I am most interested in acquiring character-driven literary and upmarket novels, novellas, and short story collections. Though I love any good story, I'm partial to road-trip novels and Wes…
Current Wishlist: Adult general fiction and debut; women’s fiction, especially friendship stories and romance; young adult issue-driven, middle grade friendship stories and mysteries, as well as chapter books (both ficti…
Genres of primary interest: Non-fiction: Biography, Memoir, Business/Career Development, Cooking, Culture/Society, Current Events/History/Politics, Health/Medicine/Lifestyle, Science/Technology, Relationship Advice, Spor…
Says: “select memoir projects”
Cecilia “CeCe” Lyra represents a range of fiction and nonfiction authors writing for the adult market. In fiction, upmarket is her sweet spot, though CeCe is also interested in commercial fiction with a distinctive voic…
As an agent, Leigh represents exclusively adult nonfiction. She loves working on illustrated books of all stripes and is drawn to fresh perspectives and books that help people live better, more meaningful lives. She re…
Says: “Joan Didion's memoirs”
In fiction, I’m frequently drawn to charming and winning novels about complicated relationships between families, lovers and friends, such as The Interestings, Commonwealth, Writers & Lovers, The Bee Sting and The In-Bet…
An Oxford history graduate, Emily focuses primarily on non-fiction and enjoys taking a proactive, personal and collaborative approach to working with authors. Emily particularly welcomes proposals for original, illumina…
Literary Agent Jemima Hunt is known for launching successful debuts in memoir, commercial fiction and serious non-fiction. she is always keen to hear from new voices in fiction and non-fiction; campaigning voices and in…
As an agent, she represents an eclectic list of literary and upmarket fiction and nonfiction titles, with a special interest in voices from underrepresented communities. I have eclectic taste but always appreciate books…
She’s excited to work with writers who push boundaries to address social justice issues. A dual Mexican American citizen with interests in narrative non-fiction, hybrid memoir, commercial and literary fiction, and select…
Says: “Nonfiction: survival or journey memoirs, running (or other discipline-focused) devotionals”
Her tastes include narrative nonfiction, memoir and literary fiction.
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