Literary agents for narrative nonfiction — page 4
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 (76–100 of 431)
I have over the years represented many bestselling commercial fiction authors, award-winning crime fiction, women’s fiction and literary fiction and am still very much on the lookout for well-written fiction in these gen…
Says: “narrative non-fiction of most types”
Says: “narrative non-fiction titles”
Anne-Marie’s particular interests include literary fiction, narrative non-fiction (current affairs etc) and high-quality thrillers and mysteries.
Says: “nonfiction of all kinds”
Rowan’s taste ranges from commercial well-written genre fiction – particularly rom coms, crime and thrillers – to accessible, page-turning literary and reading group novels, as well as narrative non-fiction (often, but n…
Alice loves storytelling in all its forms, whether it’s fiction or narrative non-fiction. She is actively looking for new talent in crime, thrillers, epic family sagas; book club literary fiction, memoir – in fact every…
I welcome adult fiction and non-fiction submissions with an open mind and am delighted to be building an eclectic list of literary, upmarket and commercial fiction and non-fiction. I admire authors who take creative ris…
Says: “narrative non-fiction of most genres”
I read widely and eclectically, and my list reflects my broad tastes as a reader. I have a background in classical languages and philosophy, so as well as being seduced by great writing and by an author with something ne…
She works with a list of writers ranging from exciting new voices in literary fiction and narrative non-fiction, to award-winning food writers and academics, with several prize-winners and Sunday Times bestsellers on her…
Says: “compelling narrative non-fiction that reads like fiction and which tells an amazing story”
Says: “well-researched, propulsive narrative nonfiction for MG and YA”
I represent both literary and commercial fiction, and select non-fiction. I’m on the hunt for contemporary stories of love and friendship told with humour, heart and sizzling chemistry (think Rye Lane, Evenings and Week…
Says: “Non Fiction Narrative”
Says: “…Non Fiction Humor Non Fiction Illustrated Art Non Fiction Lifestyle Non Fiction Memoir Non Fiction Narrative Non Fiction Parenting Non Fiction Pop Culture Non Fiction Reference Non Fiction Religion…”
Miriam specializes in adult literary and book club fiction, narrative nonfiction, and books for children. She is particularly interested in finding emerging and underrepresented voices, and she loves reading and represe…
Today, he helps sports authors across North America find the right home for their book and secure strong publicity across the sports media landscape. Ames brings his passion and experience to helping athletes, broadcast…
Soumeya represents award-winning and best-selling authors in literary and upmarket fiction, narrative non-fiction, and memoir, including Tara M. Stringfellow, Rosalie Knecht, Debra Jo Immergut, Melissa Coss Aquino, Ferna…
In Adult Fiction she seeks captivating settings and relatable characters that highlight virtues like empathy and self-sacrifice whether the genre is historical (My Antonia, Outlander), literary/upmarket (The Snow Child,…
Says: “Select nonfiction—I’d love more narrative nonfiction, though I’m always open to prescriptive as well.”
Says: “daring nonfiction that pushes boundaries and changes conversations”
Says: “exclusively in non-fiction”
Lauren is looking for commercial and upmarket women’s fiction, romance (rom-coms, paranormal, and romantasy), and YA/MG novels in most genres. She is open to the following in both adult and YA: science fiction, fantasy,…
Her agenting focus is on idea-driven nonfiction that expands our understanding of the world in science, investigative journalism, smart self-help, and narrative history, especially history focused on the lost or untold s…
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