Literary agents for narrative nonfiction — page 11
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 (251–275 of 431)
Says: “About Doug Grad (click on About Doug Grad for bio) Doug's genres of interest: Narrative non-fiction, military, sports, celebrity memoir, thrillers, mysteries, historical fiction, romance,…”
He represents a wide range of genres and age groups; his children’s list is broad, spanning from picture books to young adult, while on the adult side he represents narrative nonfiction, memoir, and commercial and litera…
Says: “practical and narrative nonfiction”
Miriam’s areas of interest include: literary and commercial fiction as well as some genre fiction, narrative nonfiction, pop culture, psychology, history, science, art, business books, and biography/memoir. Miriam wants…
Says: “authors of narrative nonfiction”
Her stay in the Middle East has given her an abiding interest in the history and politics of the region, as well as the broader Islamic world. She is interested in plot-driven literary and smart commercial fiction, and…
Says: “compelling, fierce narrative nonfiction”
While John’s list started out as mostly children’s books, it has evolved to the point where it is now half adult, half children’s authors —and he’s looking to maintain that balance. On the children’s side, John is keenl…
Ann Leslie is currently seeking commercial and upmarket women’s fiction (e.g. contemporary and historical fiction, fiction featuring complex family dynamics and sagas and psychological thrillers), romance, mystery, horro…
Says: “non-fiction pitches in these categories”
I'm never looking for what is currently trendy because it will soon be gone. I'm interested in books like The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate, which transcend the moment. Since I also work in the adult space, I am also look…
Her taste is bold and eclectic; she loves working with writers who, to steal from a line Dickinson, “tell all the truth but tell it slant.” Lucy’s nonfiction taste is anchored by her interest in the way culture shapes u…
Says: “authors of nonfiction”
Her list includes literary fiction, memoir/narrative nonfiction, journalism, popular culture, essays, cultural criticism, and history. Samantha is open to queries in the following genres: upmarket fiction, journalism, h…
Grosvenor is interested in narrative nonfiction in the categories of history, biography, politics, current and foreign affairs, memoir, food, health, adventure, the environment and travel. She is particularly interested…
He specializes in music-related nonfiction, biography, narrative nonfiction, and young adult & middle-grade fiction. Actively seeking projects in the following categories: NONFICTION: Music History Music Journalism Memo…
She specializes in Historical, whether in Young Adult, Women’s Fiction and Romance, or narrative nonfiction. She is particularly drawn to oft forgotten stories of the past and underrepresented voices, and especially pers…
She is interested primarily in literary and upmarket fiction and memoir, and especially stories grappling with racial, religious, sexual or national identity, narrative nonfiction, journalism, and history. She does not…
Says: “narrative nonfiction covering the natural world”
Carrie is accepting submissions for: adult literary, upmarket, and commercial fiction as well as memoir, narrative and prescriptive non-fiction, and cookbooks.
Says: “Alexis works in the dual capacity of Co-Director of Foreign Rights and agent of domestic works in the areas of literary and commercial fiction, memoir, popular and narrative non-fiction.”
Says: “He is interested in fiction, children’s books, graphic novels and illustrated works, and compelling narrative non-fiction.”
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