Literary agents for narrative nonfiction — page 10
Phrasemill lists literary agents who want narrative nonfiction, based on what they say on their public websites. “narrative nonfiction” is a genre tag; its identifier is narrative-nonfiction. 431 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 (226–250 of 431)
V. is looking for Adult Fiction and Nonfiction. Fiction: Literary Fiction, Upmarket Fiction, Romance, Romantasy, Cozy Fantasy, Cozy Mystery, Speculative Fiction, Magical Realism, LGBTQIA+ Nonfiction: Memoir, Narrative…
Alex Adsett Literary is an Australian literary agency, representing quality works of fiction and non-fiction for children, teens and adults. Alex Adsett Literary is a full service literary agency, representing quality w…
Says: “Nonfiction – Narrative”
Her interests are wide-ranging and her clients' work includes contemporary, historical and literary fiction, crime and thrillers, memoir, biography and narrative history.
Amanda currently reps adult romance, mystery / crime / thrillers, upmarket and book club fiction, horror, and science fiction & fantasy. She also represents narrative nonfiction, especially projects exploring the literar…
Says: “timely and unusual non-fiction for young readers”
Eric Lupfer works with a spirited group of influential and bestselling journalists, historians, science writers, and experts across numerous fields. It has been a thrill for him to represent and support the work of clie…
Alison MacKeen represents idea-driven books that cast new light on fundamental features of human experience—from well-being to work, relationships to inequality, cognition to communication—often by approaching them from…
As an agent, Joanne represents a wide array of nonfiction. She has vast experience working with academics and experts in diverse fields, helping them develop and write books for a broad market. She also has a particula…
Says: “Idea-driven, big-think narrative non-fiction”
Says: “Story-driven narrative non-fiction”
Says: “Well-researched and accessible non-fiction”
Her list is primarily focused on commercial fiction and narrative non-fiction: domestic thrillers, high-concept suspense, romance, voice-driven women’s fiction, memoir, ripped-from-the-headlines narratives, personal inve…
Says: “Narrative non-fiction that braids the personal with a bigger social/cultural story”
Says: “Narrative non-fiction of all kinds”
Haley is actively building her list, and is ready to assist her authors in achieving their publishing goals. High-Concept Book Club Fiction (like Killers of a Certain Age or The Bandit Queens) This should be something y…
Says: “practical or narrative nonfiction”
Fiona’s list is diverse, ranging from commercial fiction to memoir to narrative non-fiction. She is particularly drawn to fiction with tight plotting, fresh narrative voice, and credible dialogue. Fiona’s non-fiction l…
Alexandra is particularly interested in upmarket and literary fiction, narrative nonfiction and memoir, and select literary YA.
Presently, Michele is intensifying her pursuit of genre fiction, specifically: crime, horror, and speculative fiction. Narrative and prescriptive nonfiction remain priorities. And however children’s reading habits may be…
She represents both adult and children's books. On the adult side, she's seeking literary and upmarket fiction as well as narrative non-fiction. For adult fiction, she loves: Historical and contemporary novels set both…
He currently represents writers in the world of music, pop culture, narrative non-fiction, food, young adult, literary fiction and humor. Interests also include science and any authors with great ideas and an equally st…
Chris represents books across a broad spectrum of nonfiction—memoirs, narrative, prescriptive, Christian, and sports—and works with her authors to develop books that are appealing and accessible to a broad audience. She…
Says: “Narrative nonfiction about the inequity faced by marginalized communities”
Maura represents writers of narrative non-fiction, women’s fiction, thrillers, young adult, middle grade, picture books (author-illustrator only), and cookbooks. She is seeking literary works, women’s fiction, thrillers…
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