Literary agents for narrative nonfiction — page 13

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 (301–325 of 431)

Michael Taeckens
Massie McQuilkin & Altman Literary Agents · US
He’s interested in literary fiction and a wide variety of narrative nonfiction (including biography, cultural studies, history/current events, hybrid work, memoir, popular culture, and science).
Bridget McCarthy
McCormick Literary · US
They are seeking literary and commercial fiction, young adult fiction, narrative nonfiction, memoir, and cookbooks.
Edward Orloff
McCormick Literary · US
He is interested in literary fiction and narrative nonfiction, especially cultural history, politics, biography, and the arts.
Elizabeth Winick Rubinstein
McIntosh & Otis · US
Her primary interests include literary fiction, women’s fiction, historical fiction, romance, mystery/suspense, and memoir, along with narrative non-fiction, history and current affairs.
Tanya McKinnon
McKinnon Literary · US
I represent serious nonfiction, literary fiction, children's books, and graphic novels. Growing up all over—Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and the US—I found my home in books where writers confront the chaos of reality…
Deirdre Mullane
Mullane Literary · US
Mullane Literary Associates is an independent literary agency with an emphasis on idea-driven nonfiction, especially in the areas of history, science, politics, narrative nonfiction, nature/environment, sports, mind/body…
Sarah Passick
Park, Fine & Brower Literary Management · US
Sarah Passick represents high-profile talent across genres in narrative nonfiction, memoir, personal development, business, cooking, and select fiction and children’s books.
Stephanie Steiker
Regal Hoffmann & Associates · US
Says: “serious and narrative non-fiction”
Stephanie is open to submissions in serious and narrative non-fiction, as well as literary fiction (including graphic novels). In non-fiction, her interests are history, philosophy, current affairs, literary and cultura…
Jacklyn Saferstein-Hansen
Renaissance Literary & Talent · US
Says: “narrative nonfiction focused on culture, history, politics, and Jewish issues”
She represents character-driven commercial and upmarket fiction with strong emotional stakes and narrative urgency. She is particularly drawn to women’s fiction, historical fiction, romance, mystery, and thriller/suspen…
Rachel Altemose
Says: “narrative nonfiction in the wellness, social activism and "living a purposeful life" spaces”
Eryn Kalavsky
Salky Literary Management · US
Eryn has an eye for emerging voices and brings a marketing mindset to all her projects. An innately curious person, she is seeking nonfiction projects that dig so deeply into a unique subject that they reveal universal…
Erika Stevens
Says: “narrative nonfiction in the wellness, social activism and "living a purposeful life" spaces”
Jill Marr
Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency · US
Jill is looking for fiction and non-fiction by unrepresented voices, BIPOC and Latinx writers, disabled persons, and people identifying as LGBTQ+, among others. She is interested in commercial and upmarket fiction, with…
Iwalani Kim
Sanford J. Greenburger Associates · US
Iwalani is seeking adult upmarket and literary fiction and select nonfiction. In fiction, she loves coming-of-age narratives, family dramas, and stories that challenge systems of power. She is often drawn to a strong s…
Madeline Wallace
Sanford J. Greenburger Associates · US
Says: “select narrative nonfiction”
Madeline is seeking literary and upmarket fiction, as well as select narrative nonfiction and memoir. She is committed to advocating for voices that have been underrepresented in publishing. In fiction, Madeline loves t…
Piers Blofeld
Sheil Land Associates · London
Says: “strong narrative voices in history”
I have a wide range of clients writing fiction and non-fiction, literary and commercial. I have a taste for the unlikely, like to be surprised and transported. That means that in fiction I love stories that take me some…
Gary Heidt
Signature Literary Agency · US
Gary represents authors of nonfiction and fiction. In nonfiction he is interested in history, science, popular culture, narrative nonfiction, psychology, religion, and spirituality. High-quality literary fiction, scienc…
Danielle Bukowski
Darhansoff & Verrill Literary Agents · US
Says: “Non Fiction Narrative”
Robert Guinsler
Sterling Lord Literistic · US
His general curiosity in all things has allowed him the opportunity to represent a wide variety of prize-winning and New York Times bestselling nonfiction authors and projects. From the geopolitical mosaics of journalis…
Shari Maurer
Stringer Literary Agency · Florida and New York
Says: “…Focus Non Fiction Biography Non Fiction Health Non Fiction Lifestyle Non Fiction Memoir Non Fiction Narrative Non Fiction Parenting Non Fiction Sports Non Fiction General Other Non Fiction Non…”
David Patterson
DeFiore & Company · US
Says: “narrative and idea-driven nonfiction”
David Patterson represents a wide variety of narrative and idea-driven nonfiction and literary fiction, with an emphasis on journalists, public figures, scholars, and performers. His children's interests have informed h…
Laura Usselman
DeFiore & Company · US
Says: “narrative and idea-driven nonfiction”
Laura Usselman represents narrative and idea-driven nonfiction and select literary fiction. Laura’s favorite novels are written in distinctive prose and have memorable characters at their heart. She is forever on the hu…
Susanna Lea
Susanna Lea Associates
Says: “…including literary and commercial fiction, women’s fiction, crime, thrillers, narrative non-fiction, memoir, current affairs, personal development, humor, and select young adult with…”
Suzy Evans
Suzy Evans Literary Agency · US
Says: “great serious nonfiction”
In the adult market, I’m on the hunt for great serious nonfiction, especially by historians looking to make a transition from an academic to trade audience and journalists who have something unique and significant to say…
Giles Anderson
Anderson Literary Management · US
Says: “…Agency We are a full service boutique literary agency representing a broad range of authors of non-fiction, with a focus on business, psychology, history, science and religion.”

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