Literary agents for narrative nonfiction — page 5

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 (101–125 of 431)

Hannah Brattesani
The Friedrich Agency · US
She represents literary and upmarket fiction, and voice-driven nonfiction.
Alicia Brooks
Alicia Brooks Literary Agency · US
Says: “Narrative Nonfiction from writers with diverse voices”
Adult Nonfiction and Fiction, YA Nonfiction and Fiction Her wishlist for the ALICIA BROOKS LITERARY AGENCY includes the following: Narrative Nonfiction from writers with diverse voices Memoir with big concepts Self-Help…
Lucy Carson
The Friedrich Agency · US
In my 17 years at the agency, I have cultivated a list of mostly fiction and narrative non-fiction for the adult trade audience. I have a particular weakness for voice-forward fiction that asks complicated questions abou…
Johanna Castillo
Writers House · US
Says: “Non Fiction Narrative”
She is currently representing a wide range of important voices such as: Isabel Allende, Ana Castillo, Armando Lucas Correa, Justin Baldoni, Antonia Hylton, Rafael Agustin, Natasha Alford, Devin Allen and others. Subject…
Sonali Chanchani
Folio Literary Management · US
Says: “narrative and idea-driven nonfiction”
Sonali Chanchani is a literary agent at Folio Literary Management, focusing primarily on nonfiction that advances current social and cultural conversations and centers historically underrepresented voices and perspective…
Faith Childs
Faith Childs Literary Agency, Inc. · US
Says: “Non Fiction Narrative”
Subject Focus Fiction Literary Non Fiction Biography Non Fiction Memoir Non Fiction Narrative
William Clark
Wm Clark Associates · US
Says: “serious narrative nonfiction”
Offering individual focus and a global reach, literary agent WILLIAM CLARK represents serious narrative nonfiction, select literary and upmarket fiction, and illustrated books with cultural authority by authors whose wor…
Amy Cloughley
Kimberley Cameron & Associates · US
Says: “narrative nonfiction that is immersed in a culture, lifestyle, discipline, or industry”
She seeks authors with unique, clear voices who put forth smart, tightly-written prose. She is actively building her client list with both debut and veteran writers. Whether literary, upmarket, or commercial, she leans…
Cristina Concepcion
Don Congdon Associates · US
Cristina Concepcion has been at Don Congdon Associates since 1996 and represents writers of adult fiction, history, current events and narrative non-fiction and is also the foreign rights manager.
Tracy Crow
Tracy Crow Literary Agency, LLC · US
Tracy Crow Literary Agency, LLC is a full-service boutique agency interested in developing emerging writers with unique voices in the genres of mainstream and literary fiction, narrative nonfiction to include biography a…
Nicole Cunningham
Trellis Literary Management · US
Katelyn Detweiler
Jill Grinberg Literary Management · US
Says: “real stories that are intimate and immersive and as compelling as any novel”
she represents a client list that spans all age groups and categories, with an emphasis on fresh perspectives and strong voices Katelyn is looking for voice and quality writing above all else when she falls in love with…
Kenna DeValor
D4EO Literary Agency · US
Kenna DeValor (they/them/theirs) is a queer and nonbinary literary agent, artist, and writer who aspires to bring representation and diversity to the literary world through the books they publish and the authors they rep…
Lisa DiMona
Writers House · US
Says: “practical and narrative nonfiction”
Adriana Dominguez
Aevitas Creative Management · US
Says: “platform-driven narrative nonfiction from children to adult”
Adriana has a long trajectory of supporting authors and illustrators from underrepresented backgrounds and always welcomes submissions that offer a diverse point of view. She is interested in illustrators with fresh, un…
Jennie Dunham
Dunham Literary · US
She represents literary fiction and non-fiction for adults and children. First and foremost, voice. A strong narrative. Memorable characters. Unusual premises. Underrepresented people, places, and perspectives, includ…
Natalie Edwards
Trellis Literary Management · US
Says: “journalistic narrative nonfiction”
Felicia Eth
Felicia Eth Literary Representation · US
Areas of definite interest include – literary accessible fiction, historical and suspense novels with a literary bent that transcend genre, novels with a magical realism and/or a multicultural element, narrative nonficti…
Sorche Fairbank
Fairbank Literary · US
Says: “topical or narrative non-fiction”
Our tastes tend toward literary and international fiction; voice-y novels with a strong sense of place; the occasional big memoir that goes beyond the me-moir; topical or narrative non-fiction with a strong interest in w…
Diana Finch
Diana Finch Literary Agency · US
Nonfiction: my favorite categories are narrative nonfiction, history, science (I love math!), politics - especially the progressive kind, environmental books of all kinds from lifestyle to science to adventure, business,…
Katherine Flynn
Calligraph · US
Katherine represents history, biography, politics, current affairs, investigative journalism, narrative nonfiction, cultural criticism, pop culture, adventure, true crime, science, nature, medicine, business, sociology,…
Emily Forland
Brandt & Hochman Literary Agents · US
Emily Forland represents voice-driven literary fiction and non-fiction, among them bestsellers and prize winners, and has a special place in her heart for original writing that jumps off the page. Equally drawn to a tra…
Kate Garrick
Salky Literary Management · US
Kate is drawn to strong narrative voices, and she has successfully represented a wide range of award-winning and bestselling fiction and non-fiction projects in her career. Kate looks for projects that demonstrate a cle…
Ronald Gerber
Lowenstein Associates · US
Ronald is focused on cinematic stories with strong hooks and relatable characters, and he is always looking for projects from queer, BIPOC, and other underrepresented authors. He is actively looking for thriller/mystery…
JEFF Gerecke
G Agency LLC · US

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