Literary agents for memoir — page 6
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 (126–150 of 364)
Dan Mandel represents both literary and commercial fiction, as well as memoirs and non-fiction about business, art, history, politics, sports, and popular culture.
Says: “…book club fiction, contemporary romance, historical fiction, mystery and suspense, as well as memoir and selected self-help nonfiction.”
Personal transformation is the first step in global transformation, and my passion is developing books that help readers cultivate more awareness, fulfillment, and purpose in life. With literacy and attention spans decl…
We are always looking for new and interesting projects to get excited about. Margret is interested in a wide range of commercial and literary fiction and nonfiction, historical fiction, medical suspense, legal thrillers…
Matt is looking for emotionally, intellectually, and formally adventurous work of all kinds and is particularly interested in writers who believe nonfiction can be as artful as fiction. Queries for essays, literary fict…
Says: “superbly written, powerful memoirs”
represents adult, YA and middle-grade fiction as well as narrative non-fiction and memoir She does not represent picture books, novellas or high fantasy.
Says: “Non Fiction Memoir”
Emma Patterson represents fiction ranging from dark, literary novels to historical and upmarket fiction; narrative non-fiction that includes memoir, investigative journalism, and popular history; and select children’s pr…
She is a graduate of Vassar College and has been with Curtis Brown since 1987, representing a wide range of fiction, non-fiction and books for children. Her client list reflects a wide range of interests – including mem…
Says: “literary memoir with a distinctive theme”
Her agency represents quality fiction, both literary and commercial, and general nonfiction, with a particular interest in memoir, biography, narrative history, pop culture, sports, travel/adventure, medicine and health.
Wendy loves voice and story-driven fiction that hits that sweet spot between literary and mainstream. She has a passion for Southern voices, suspense with a well-developed protagonist, and has a weakness for family secre…
He is looking for adult genre-blending upmarket and literary fiction, accessible sci-fi and fantasy, high concept romance and rom-coms, and memoir, essays, and wellness titles in the non-fiction space.
She represents all types of adult nonfiction--from memoir and history to pop culture, science, and parenting--as well as select literary and upmarket fiction. Anna is drawn to buzzing, bright, curious, slightly unhinged…
Cullen Stanley seeks compelling narrative nonfiction, historical memoir, biography, mind-body-spirit, and books on art and design. In fiction, she likes novels with strong plot lines, inspirational stories and memorable…
Hailey is especially interested in uplifting diverse artists from rural communities that may be overlooked by such a metropolis-based industry. While Hailey's reading tastes include almost everything (she currently favo…
She is drawn to fiction with unforgettable characters, an authorial command of voice, and a strong sense of narrative tension. She loves outsiders, weirdos, and innovators. She looks for work that explores the depths o…
Hannah is looking for literary and upmarket fiction, as well as select nonfiction. In fiction, she gravitates toward nuanced and compelling work that digs deep into a wide range of emotions. She’s automatically drawn t…
Tessler Literary Agency is a full-service boutique agency formed in 2004 by Michelle Tessler. Based in the Flatiron District in Manhattan, we are dedicated to writers of high quality fiction and non-fiction. Our clients…
She is interested in biography, memoir, music, popular science, politics, social justice, cookbooks, sports, health and wellness, spirituality, fashion, art, design, adult art books, popular culture, and anything that ad…
The Unter Agency is a full-service boutique agency specializing in quality fiction and nonfiction, with a particular interest in memoir, food/cooking, nature/environment, pop culture, travel/adventure, true crime, sports…
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