Literary agents for narrative nonfiction — page 15

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 (351–375 of 431)

  • Wernick & Pratt Agency · US

    Says: “compelling narrative nonfiction for MG and YA”

    I love a good read-aloud picture book, whether short (WHAT WILL FAT CAT SIT ON?) or long (LIBRARY LION). I have a soft spot for funny middle-grade fiction and chapter books (classics like RAMONA THE PEST, newer gems like…

  • William Morris Endeavor · US

    Says: “narrative work that is either investigative or personal”

    She is actively taking on new clients, in addition to offering UK representation to our diverse roster of US-based authors. Fiona represents adult fiction and non-fiction and is actively taking on new clients. In fictio…

  • William Morris Endeavor · US

    Ethan is passionate about important, life-changing subjects told through engaging stories, and brings a strong editorial approach to his clients’ books. he lectures regularly about book publishing and writing across the…

  • William Morris Endeavor · US

    She also offers some primary representation to UK and international authors, and is particularly interested in non-fiction projects in the areas of pop culture, sports, music, memoir and wellbeing.

  • William Morris Endeavor · US

    Says: “works of nonfiction that reexamine history, science, and contemporary life”

    Her sweet spot is books that challenge the way we think, from groundbreaking literary fiction to works of nonfiction that reexamine history, science, and contemporary life. Alongside well-established bestsellers and pri…

  • William Morris Endeavor · US

    Haley represents commercial and literary adult fiction, along with creative nonfiction, pop-culture, and lifestyle. She is drawn to novels with complex female characters, dark female friendships, queer stories, rom coms,…

  • Calligraph · US

    Alex Kane represents narrative nonfiction, big-idea books, memoir, and literary and select genre fiction—with a particular focus on work that has a strong point of view and commercial ambition. He is drawn to writers wh…

  • William Morris Endeavor · US

    Says: “narratives or collective biographies that combine cultural, revisionist, industrial, and/or natural/science history”

    Erin represents fiction and non-fiction for adults and children. More than any specific category or genre, she’s drawn to good stories and distinct points of view; writers who make us think and also those who provide a g…

  • William Morris Endeavor · US

    Says: “non-fiction that allows us to understand the world in an accessible and engaging way”

    James has a particular interest in non-fiction that allows us to understand the world in an accessible and engaging way, and upmarket fiction that deftly explores complex relationships.

  • William Morris Endeavor · US

    Says: “moving narrative nonfiction projects”

    She represents fiction, children's books and non-fiction and enjoys novels with bold storytelling, moving prose and vivid, thought-provoking characters. She is actively taking on new clients and as an editorially focuse…

  • William Morris Endeavor · US

    Says: “vitally important nonfiction”

    Gail Ross represents vitally important nonfiction across all genres. Gail chooses projects with two criteria in mind: making her daughters proud and repairing the world in any of the countless ways at our disposal. Her…

  • William Morris Endeavor · US

    Howard works exclusively with nonfiction writers, gravitating towards reported narratives, memoir, history, science, sports, tech, business, and popular culture. He represents leading experts and thought leaders, but als…

  • Wolf Literary Services · US

    Says: “a range of narrative nonfiction”

    Kate represents literary and upmarket fiction as well as a range of narrative nonfiction and select memoir, and is interested in food, running, obsessives, unconventional families, art, global stories, social justice, me…

  • WordServe Literary · Colorado

    Says: “well-researched nonfiction books”

    Keely is looking for well-researched nonfiction books in the areas of health and wellness, business, parenting and family life, literature and the arts, and the intersection of faith and culture. For the Christian marke…

  • Ayser Ali Agency · GB

    Based in London, Ayser Ali Agency is a literary and publishing rights agency representing exceptional international fiction and narrative non-fiction, with a focus on voices from Turkey and the Balkans. It champions dis…

  • WLA Books · US

    He is interested in narrative nonfiction, literary and crime fiction, memoir and first-person hybrids, sports, current events, biography--writing that obsessively entertains, reveals a hidden realm, and broadens our sens…

  • RoBarry Literary · CA

    Our publishing imprint focuses on non-fiction manuscripts in creative non-fiction, spiritual and personal growth, art books, justice, and faith. These books also match what we are looking for in our literary agency. In…

  • The Rohm Literary Agency · New York

    The Rohm Literary Agency was founded in 2002 to represent emerging authors of literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, investigative journalism, poetry, plays and screenplays. We also work with memoir, commercial fiction,…

  • Ebeling and Associates · US

    Says: “…inspiration, parenting, pop culture, women’s issues, pets, humor, memoir and narrative non-fiction.”

  • Rogers & Weil Literary · US

  • Lowenstein Associates · US

    Ava is a modern romantic with a taste for all things magical and dramatic. She is actively building her list in literary fiction, horror, romantasy, gothic, YA, romance, fantasy, and narrative nonfiction. Ava is also loo…

  • William Morris Endeavor · US

    Says: “…New Adult Fiction Paranormal Scifi Fantasy Thriller General Fiction Fiction Literary Non Fiction Narrative Non Fiction True Crime Non Fiction General Other Non Fiction Experience 4 Years of…”

  • Laura Gross Literary Agency · US

    Amelia is looking for literary and upmarket fiction, and narrative non-fiction. Across all of these, Amelia is most drawn to books with an obsessive bent. Her ideal fiction skews voicey and strange, with an indelible s…

  • Beck Literary Agency · US

  • CSG Literary Partners LLC · US

    Says: “A boutique literary agency specializing in quality non-fiction, we focus on helping our authors successfully market and promote their books and themselves.”

    A boutique literary agency specializing in quality non-fiction, we focus on helping our authors successfully market and promote their books and themselves.

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