Literary agents for narrative nonfiction — page 6

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 (126–150 of 431)

Alex Glass
Glass Literary Management · US
Katie Grimm
Curtis Brown, Ltd. · US
Says: “narrative and creative non-fiction”
She represents and is seeking plot-driven literary and upmarket fiction, narrative and creative non-fiction, and literary fiction for young adult and middle grade audiences.
Erik Hane
Headwater Literary Management · US
I love what might get classified in pitch terms as “adult literary fiction,” and it’s what I read the most away from work, but I am interested in acquiring both upmarket and commercial fiction as well. I'm interested in…
Victoria Harris
The Caldwell Agency · US
Anne Hawkins
John Hawkins & Associates, Inc. · US
Anne Hawkins has an eclectic list ranging from thrillers to literary fiction to serious non-fiction. She also has particular interests in science, history, public policy, medicine and women`s issues.
Lane Heymont
Tobias Literary Agency · US
With his eclectic taste and particular passion for horror, Lane is the top literary agent in the genre. As a literary agent, Lane represents a broad range of commercial fiction and serious nonfiction. In fiction, he is…
Jody Kahn
Brandt & Hochman Literary Agents · US
Jody represents both literary and upmarket fiction, as well as narrative nonfiction; across all categories she enjoys books that are beautifully written while also containing a rich storyline, and she’s especially lookin…
Dorian Karchmar
William Morris Endeavor · US
Dorian focuses on literary and crossover fiction, and narrative nonfiction. She seeks material that feels both highly relevant and timeless, executed with a distinctive voice, structural mastery, and emotional depth. Sh…
Irene Kaster
Heather Jackson Literary Agency · US
Says: “Nonfiction that alters my worldview”
Fiction with razor-sharp commentary on class A fresh voice and distinct writing style in romance Fiction set in the rural Midwest or mountain towns Nonfiction that alters my worldview An art heist A love story set i…
Sarah Khalil
Calligraph · US
Sarah represents serious nonfiction and memoir with a lens toward social, economic and environmental justice, anti-imperialist thought, pop/cultural criticism and histories, and cross-cultural narratives, all deeply expl…
Linda Konner
Linda Konner Literary Agency · US
Says: “Non Fiction Narrative”
Lisa Leshne
The Leshne Agency · US
Lisa’s list is primarily nonfiction, spanning memoir, narrative, current affairs, politics, business, culture, sports, humor, biography, health, self-help, and prescriptive. She also represents select adult fiction, youn…
Donovan Levine
Neighborhood Literary Agency · US
Donovan is looking for genre fiction, such as Mystery/Thriller, Historical, YA contemporary, and New Adult, as well as Narrative Nonfiction and Memoir, with a particular interest in underrepresented voices, untold multic…
Jacqueline Lipton
Tobias Literary Agency · US
She represents authors of fiction and non-fiction, with a particular interest in narrative non-fiction, history, true crime, popular culture, and women’s issues.
Ashley Lopez
Massie McQuilkin & Altman Literary Agents · US
Says: “narrative and practical nonfiction”
She is drawn to writing that creates its own sense of movement on the page, and stories that center unforgettable characters and singular experiences that, once captured, speak to something universal. She loves writers w…
Eve MacSweeney
Calligraph · US
Bringing her editorial experience and close working relationships with writers to the field, Eve is developing narrative non-fiction and literary fiction titles that speak to her interest in emotionally driven stories, s…
Carol Mann
Carol Mann Agency · US
Carol specializes in non-fiction (health/medical, religion, spirituality, self-help, parenting, current affairs, history, narrative non-fiction) while also taking on the occasional fiction writer.
Trinity McFadden
The Bindery · US
Says: “narrative and idea-driven nonfiction”
Trinity largely represents narrative and idea-driven nonfiction that combines intellectual depth with broad commercial appeal. She's especially interested in authors who bring original thinking, lived experience, rigoro…
Matt McGowan
Frances Goldin Literary Agency · US
Matt is looking for emotionally, intellectually, and formally adventurous work of all kinds and is particularly interested in writers who believe nonfiction can be as artful as fiction. Queries for essays, literary fict…
Tom Miller
Liza Dawson Associates · US
Says: “commercial and serious narrative nonfiction”
Tom has a stellar reputation for developing and selling both commercial and serious narrative nonfiction as well as select literary fiction. With nonfiction, he’s looking for highly credentialed experts with strong netw…
David Moldawer
Writers House · US
Today I’m a senior literary agent at Writers House, representing nonfiction authors with big ideas and powerful voices. My list focuses on business, personal development, popular science, and narrative nonfiction. Book…
Nicholas Mullendore
Vertical Ink Agency · US
Pete Mulvihill
The Watermark Agency · US
Says: “…Non Fiction Health Non Fiction History Politics Current Affairs Non Fiction Humor Non Fiction Narrative Non Fiction Parenting Non Fiction Pop Culture Non Fiction Science Non Fiction Sports Non…”
Jen Nadol
The Unter Agency · US
represents adult, YA and middle-grade fiction as well as narrative non-fiction and memoir She does not represent picture books, novellas or high fantasy.
Liz Nealon
Great Dog Literary · US
Says: “packaging serious non-fiction in an alternative, surprising frame”
Liz Nealon is the President and Founder of Great Dog Literary, where she represents both adult and children’s books, largely non-fiction. Not surprisingly, given her many years working in television and interactive medi…

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