Literary agents for narrative nonfiction — page 3
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 (51–75 of 431)
I represent a wide range of best-selling and award-winning authors across fiction and non-fiction. I love working with authors and their publishing teams to build them into brand names and award winning and bestselling a…
Across all the below genres, I particularly welcome submissions from writers from communities that have been underrepresented in mainstream publishing, including LGBTQ+ authors, disabled and neurodivergent authors, and a…
Says: “essayistic non-fiction that explores the extremes of humanity with novelistic flair”
Says: “narrative non-fiction which feels like its treading new ground”
I am always open to submissions and am looking for books I love in almost any genre. I am a completely voracious reader and I love to think about how books are working in the world, but my favourite thing is to be swept…
I’m an eclectic reader but I’m always looking for that strong connection to the writing itself and excitement to read on, regardless of genre. I’m open to submissions and keen to find distinctive voices and great storyt…
Currently focused on millennials - particularly young women with a solid platform she has a strong list of clients, mainly in the non-fiction field. Susan represents a number of journalists and has a penchant for off-be…
Says: “select narrative non-fiction”
Emma Bal is a Literary Agent specialising in non-fiction. Emma Bal represents a dynamic non-fiction list, securing many major deals for her clients around the world. She champions leading experts including historians, a…
Says: “narrative non-fiction on history”
Says: “non-fiction which looks at serious subjects in innovative ways”
Whether fiction or nonfiction, Maria is seeking novels that skew literary or upmarket, with an edge. Maria is looking for: literary and upmarket fiction, speculative fiction, horror, magical realism and reimaginings of…
Says: “narrative non-fiction titles”
Says: “narrative and serious non-fiction”
Upmarket-commercial fiction, series crime and thrillers, historical fiction, high-concept fiction, middle grade, narrative non-fiction, true crime, memoir, popular science/psychology and serious history. Genres aside, A…
Says: “narrative non-fiction integrating elements of memoir”
Says: “non-fiction that says something about the way we live”
Says: “narrative non-fiction that reads like fiction”
Lisette is actively building a literary list with a strong focus on international clients for sale both to the UK and around the world. I’m especially looking for literary fiction and narrative non-fiction with great in…
Philippa has a broad range of interests, representing novels up and down the literary-commercial scale, as well as non-fiction, from highly illustrated to serious non-fiction. Diversity within her list is an ever-presen…
I represent adult fiction and non-fiction. As of 2026, I am at capacity and only take on select projects. I have very broad taste in fiction and I’m attracted to excellent writing, clever plots, unusual settings and com…
Rachel Mills is very selectively looking for new clients writing commercial and upmarket non-fiction and wishing to develop their work into major global publishing and media brands. Areas of interest include psychology,…
Says: “thought-provoking non-fiction on a wide range of subjects”
Tilda has recently started taking on her own clients. Rebecca’s assistant Tilda is working on building her own small list of Fiction and Narrative Non-Fiction. Tilda has a particular interest in debut writers with whom…
Matt is looking for writing about society and culture, history and science, as well as memoir and narrative non-fiction - books that shed new light on preconceived ideas, and take readers on a journey they didn't know th…
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