Literary agents for narrative nonfiction — page 14
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 (326–350 of 431)
Morgan is seeking compelling nonfiction by athletes, journalists, experts, academics looking to publish for the general market, and emerging voices with a growing platform who can speak to pop culture, sports, feminism,…
Says: “works of narrative history”
Says: “Narrative nonfiction with a true voice and point of view”
Sophie represents a wide range of authors, including New York Times and USA Today bestselling novelists and children’s book writers. She champions projects with a wide commercial appeal that balance accessibility with de…
Says: “voice-driven narrative non-fiction”
Elizabeth's main areas of focus include: literary fiction, young adult fiction, narrative nonfiction (especially issue-based books), history, biography, food writing and cookbooks and memoir. We welcome new authors in t…
she has built a dynamic, bestselling client list, placing over a thousand titles in a broad range of categories, including women’s fiction, commercial fiction, fantasy, young adult, romance, LGBT, middle grade, memoir an…
He focuses on titles in the areas of history, science, narrative nonfiction, business, current events, memoir, psychology, sports, and literary fiction.
joined TLA in 2017 to seek out bold new voices in literary fiction and narrative nonfiction Kiele is open to queries and particularly interested in narratives set in and around the Caribbean, Central and South America,…
At TLA, Kara is excited to represent nonfiction authors including activists, artists, witches, and revolutionaries; cookbooks about more than food, parenting books that see care work as central to social change, illustra…
He is interested in sports projects, of course, and historical nonfiction of all sorts.
Laura focuses on adult upmarket and literary fiction and elevated genre including horror, suspense, romance, and grounded speculative fiction. In all categories, she is particularly drawn to books with a commercial hook…
Jane is particularly interested in stories that center marginalized communities and prose that is cinematic and atmospheric with good rhythm. In both fiction and nonfiction, she is drawn towards compelling, fresh voices…
Says: “Narrative nonfiction that engages with food”
Samantha represents a vibrant client list of novelists, memoirists, investigative journalists, graphic novelists and thought leaders. Plurality of voices, stories and authors of all backgrounds are encouraged! Originali…
Kate is looking to represent commercial to upmarket adult fiction and non-fiction. She is particularly interested in authors with strong platforms writing narrative non-fiction, including true crime, journalism, sports,…
Eva is building a list that includes a wide range of upmarket and literary fiction, as well as narrative nonfiction. memorable narrative voice rich, layered multigenerational and family sagas surprising and inventive…
Amelia’s passion lies in discovering and championing diverse voices in the adult and YA spaces. Amelia is currently seeking adult fiction, non-fiction, and young adult projects. She is looking for compelling adult lite…
Says: “narrative nonfiction that grapples with climate change”
Noah is interested in representing both fiction and non-fiction. He is a reader of all fiction but has a particular love for literary, climate, and speculative fiction, as well as the occasional YA novel. He has an eye o…
A lifelong New Yorker and lover of the written word, Christina is looking for both seasoned authors and new voices in fiction and nonfiction. She specializes in literary fiction and has a soft spot in her heart for inter…
Says: “well-researched, inspiring nonfiction”
Says: “groundbreaking expert-based nonfiction”
His list includes commercial and literary fiction, sci-fi and fantasy, YA, narrative non-fiction, business, self-development, history, true crime, pop culture, humor, and sports.
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