Literary agents looking for books about natural history
Phrasemill lists literary agents who want natural history, based on what they say on their public websites. “natural history” is a subject tag; its identifier is natural-history. 33 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 (1–25 of 33)
Says: “fresh, expert perspectives on nature”
He is particularly looking to represent works that explore American history, natural science, music and film history, and sports and sports culture.
Trevor is looking for popular science with a clear relevance to everyday life, narrative history, military history, humour, biography, popular culture, natural history and great memoirs by passionate people whose lives h…
Says: “the natural world”
Jon represents literary fiction and non-fiction titles that start conversations and spark ideas. From debut fiction, memoir and nature writing to science, history and biography, his emphasis is always towards writers who…
I represent a diverse range of narrative non-fiction and have always been attracted to memoir (I was the agent for H is for Hawk). Working with books that change the way we see the world or can deftly interweave multiple…
Says: “outstanding nature writing”
Says: “nature and science writing that evokes fascination and wonder in the reader”
She has a distinguished list of clients and specialises in high quality adult non-fiction and fiction and YA fiction for young teens. Non-fiction interests cover a broad spectrum from natural history, memoir, biography,…
In fiction, he looks for anything with originality and style, and his list covers the full gamut from literary to commercial writing. He likes books with an imaginative setting, strong narrative voice, and compelling pre…
Says: “narrative books about the natural world”
He represents adult fiction and non-fiction. He is on the look out for thrillers, commercial fiction, historical and literary fiction, and narrative non-fiction on history, natural history, politics and military. He lik…
He is a passionate advocate for non-fiction in all its forms—whether it’s narrative-driven storytelling, prescriptive guides, self-help or beautifully illustrated works. His interests span cookery, history, philosophy, e…
Says: “Scottish nature writing”
I love working with authors to develop their stories at whatever stage in their career. I take a deliberate, editorial-minded, and collaborative approach to projects across genres. I'd rather my authors start a trend tha…
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…
She is a graduate of Vassar College and has been with Curtis Brown since 1987, representing a wide range of fiction, non-fiction and books for children. Her client list reflects a wide range of interests – including mem…
Says: “animals and nature”
For fiction, Jo is seeking books that subvert genre expectations or combine genres in innovative and twisty ways. They’re particularly searching for speculative fiction/light sci-fi (Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro,…
As an agent, Joanne represents a wide array of nonfiction. She has vast experience working with academics and experts in diverse fields, helping them develop and write books for a broad market. She also has a particula…
Says: “science & nature”
The agency represents titles with strong commercial potential in fashion, biography (especially music), autobiography, crafts, health, cookery and children's picture books. Other areas of interest include history, natura…
Says: “nature and natural science – animal, vegetable, and mineral”
Her taste is bold and eclectic; she loves working with writers who, to steal from a line Dickinson, “tell all the truth but tell it slant.” Lucy’s nonfiction taste is anchored by her interest in the way culture shapes u…
Aram is looking for novelists – literary and commercial – who put immersive storytelling front and center. Regardless of genre, what gets Aram’s attention is a writer who brings authentic emotional consequences to their…
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