Literary agents for memoir — page 2
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 (26–50 of 364)
I represent a diverse range of narrative non-fiction and have always been attracted to memoir (I was the agent for H is for Hawk). Working with books that change the way we see the world or can deftly interweave multiple…
I am happy to consider submissions in the following areas: Fiction: reading group, women’s fiction, speculative fiction. Non-fiction: memoir, narrative-led non-fiction, media tie-in (TV, Radio, Social Media, Podcast), po…
I am happy to consider submissions in the following areas: Fiction: historical fiction, upmarket crime and thriller, speculative fiction. Non-fiction: memoir, narrative non-fiction, investigative journalism, business, fo…
Focusing primarily on non-fiction, Emily enjoys taking a personal, collaborative approach to working with authors, helping clients across all platforms and placing them with a wide range of publishers - from the major ‘B…
I have been building a list of adult non-fiction and children’s fiction writers since 2001. In non-fiction, I particularly love history and philosophy and biography, especially from authors who have the academic credenti…
Says: “memoirs that explore wider themes or periods of history”
I represent historical thriller writers, contemporary and historical literary novelists, upmarket genre and bookclub fiction, science writers, food writers, historians, nature writers, music journalists, memoirists, and…
I am looking for well-written genre fiction, including thrillers, crime, historical novels, clever literary horror (not too gory), science-fiction, fantasy, romance, literary fiction that is well written with great chara…
Says: “memoirs of extraordinary people”
I represent a list of literary and upmarket fiction and non-fiction. This autumn, I’m really looking to read literary and genre crossover: stylish, clever writing with horror, sci-fi, thriller, gothic, mystery, or dysto…
Says: “narrative/memoir with a twist”
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…
Salma is seeking confident, immersive, ambitious, narrative-driven writing. She works under the tenet that quality need not be to the sacrifice of commercial success. As an agent, Salma works closely on manuscript deve…
She has wide-ranging tastes in fiction and is interested in writing for adult and new adult/crossover readers. She loves character-driven and high concept novels that combine intelligent writing with a commercial hook an…
Natalie Galustian represents narrative and commercial non-fiction as well as literary fiction. Natalie is primarily looking for strong new voices in non-fiction across musical, visual, dramatic and culinary arts, histor…
Says: “the combination of the acutely personal and the universal that makes great memoir”
Says: “a nature memoir”
I look for novels that combine great writing, plot and pace, distinctive characters, emotional depth and a strong hook – all the things that keep you turning the page. I like to be challenged, surprised, moved to tears,…
I read widely and aim to reflect that in the authors I represent. In fiction, I’m looking for complex, larger-than-life characters, characters I can root for and who can give me insights into worlds and situations unfami…
Ivan is known for shaping bestselling autobiographies and memoirs with leading public figures, as well as subject-led non-fiction by experts with unique perspectives. His authors have published across economics, history…
At ICA, Sharmaine is actively building a list of fiction and non-fiction with international ambition, seeking distinctive voices, emotional resonance, and stories that broaden how we see the world. She is looking for li…
She has a distinguished list of clients and specialises in high quality adult non-fiction and fiction and YA fiction for young teens. Non-fiction interests cover a broad spectrum from natural history, memoir, biography,…
I work closely editorially with writers, regardless of genre. With non-fiction, I’ll help hone the smallest seed of an idea into a perfect, irresistible proposal and with fiction, I’ll make sure a first novel is as good…
Corissa is actively building her list and is looking to hear from researchers, journalists, historians, academics, nature and culture writers. She is interested in writers who can help readers see the world differently,…
Says: “memoirs seeking to unearth family histories that contradict their inherited stories”
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