Literary agents for narrative nonfiction — page 17
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 (401–425 of 431)
Macey is looking for literary fiction, romance, fantasy, psychological suspense and horror, narrative nonfiction, and cross-genre works that encompass any mix of these elements. She especially loves stylistically unconv…
Literary Agent Jemima Hunt is known for launching successful debuts in memoir, commercial fiction and serious non-fiction. she is always keen to hear from new voices in fiction and non-fiction; campaigning voices and in…
Danielle represents critically acclaimed, award-winning literary fiction, upmarket fiction, genre-bending commercial, SFF and narrative nonfiction. She’s looking for novels with a unique premise and high-concept hook; s…
Says: “select nonfiction for fiction readers”
Says: “convey important scientific, political, historical, or social ideas with an accessible, storyteller-first voice”
Says: “deeply researched narrative non-fiction”
She’s excited to work with writers who push boundaries to address social justice issues. A dual Mexican American citizen with interests in narrative non-fiction, hybrid memoir, commercial and literary fiction, and select…
an enthusiasm for big ideas and true stories so contagious it turns into book deals, movies, and everything in between she represents authors in publishing and helps bring their work to a global audience she championed…
I work with fiction and non-fiction authors in the commercial, upmarket and accessible literary space. I’m keen to hear from authors who feel their voice is underrepresented in publishing and it’s important to me to work…
Her tastes include narrative nonfiction, memoir and literary fiction.
My list is diverse, yet all of my titles have one thing in common: They are written by authors who are passionate about their book’s subject. Whether it’s how to live your dream (October Sky by Homer Hickam), win the Ol…
Says: “narrative retellings of untold histories”
She is seeking nonfiction in the categories of biography, memoir, history, science/nature, pop culture, cultural criticism, current events, politics, and narrative nonfiction. She has a strong interest in feminism (espe…
She represents a wide range of both fiction and non-fiction in the adult and children's spaces, working with New York Times bestselling and debut authors, and is passionate about collaborating with authors from diverse b…
Says: “very select science/nature nonfiction”
She represents a range of nonfiction, including narrative nonfiction, current affairs, cultural criticism, popular history, science, and smart pop culture. She’s also looking to represent select, plot-driven literary and…
Nora is interested in representing literary and upmarket fiction, narrative nonfiction, memoirs, cookbooks, and select poetry. As a Spanish reader, she has a particular interest in translation, and is also seeking Spanis…
He is looking for suspense novels, both literary and commercial, that are original and unpredictable, as well as nonfiction projects focused on current affairs, politics and history.
Says: “nonfiction projects that make an argument”
Renée is seeking narrative nonfiction, adult speculative, upmarket, and literary fiction, and children’s books. She is looking for works that center POC and LGBTQIA+ voices and is particularly drawn to the work of Black…
In nonfiction, John is looking for narrative nonfiction from folks with strong, clear, and historically underrepresented voices with an eye always toward justice and anti-imperialism — stories that challenge dominant nar…
I have represented authors in general non-fiction, biography, narrative and memoir, along with a specialization in food writing, food politics and cookbooks Lifestyle and food are a passion, in addition to nerdy experts…
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