Phrasemill lists literary agents who want non-western, based on what they say on their public websites. “non-western” is a setting tag; its identifier is non-western. 28 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.
Bell Lomax Moreton · GB
Says: “epic fantasy to be of non-Western medieval inspiration”
Julie Gourinchas (she/they) is a French-American literary agent championing an award-winning, selective list focused on upmarket adult fiction with commercial drive and appeal, across a wide variety of genres.
In fictio…
Darley Anderson Literary, TV and Film Agency · London
Says: “desert set stories that authentically weave the traditions and stories of North African and Middle Eastern heritage”
Rebeka is building a dynamic list specialising in commercial romance and romantasy, representing New York Times, USA Today, Sunday Times, Kindle, Apple Books, and Audible bestselling authors from around the world.
Begin…
David Higham Associates · GB
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…
LBA · GB
Says: “setting is neither Britain nor America”
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…
Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency · GB
Says: “books that transport readers to less familiar geographies to tell a wider story”
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…
Aevitas Creative Management · US
Says: “especially those inspired by non-European cultures”
While she is perhaps best known for her representation of picture book writers, she is currently looking to balance her list with more fiction for middle-graders and young adults, and is especially seeking novels that ce…
Kimberley Cameron & Associates · US
Says: “non-Western cultural aspects”
In adult fiction, she represents literary, upmarket/book club, and women’s fiction, historical fiction, mystery, suspense, thrillers, science fiction, fantasy, and crossover speculative fiction. With children’s fiction,…
Laura Gross Literary Agency · US
Says: “stories set in places foreign to me”
I’ve worked on a fantastic range of literature: all sorts of fiction—modern, historical, magical, translated, and children’s—as well as non-fiction about global and local politics, our climate, international affairs, his…
Headwater Literary Management · US
Says: “stories based in or influenced by the cultures of Scandinavia”
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…
Corvisiero Literary Agency · US
Gabrielle is seeking science fiction, fantasy, paranormal mysteries, queer romance, and genre-bending speculative fiction.
She loves reading diverse books, characters that come alive and immersive worlds, and tropes tur…
Ladderbird Literary Agency · US
Says: “lesser-known cultures (i.e. Middle Eastern, Indigenous, African, South American, and etc)”
I am exclusively looking for Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian, and Pacific Islander voices who are or are not LGBTIQA+—basically anyone underrepresented and/or marginalized.
I love diverse and unique work that is fast-p…
FinePrint Literary Management · US
Says: “fantasy set in non-western inspired worlds (especially Southeast Asia!)”
She still enjoys books about girls who are generally up to no good.
In fiction, Claire reads YA, NA, and Adult, and is interested in fantasy, historical, thriller, and mystery.
She loves a romantic or political subplot…
Storm Literary Agency · US
Says: “settings that are other than American or European”
Now she’d like to advocate for stories that take the reader beyond the traditional hero’s journey.
Currently, Michelle represents middle grade, young adult, and some limited adult genres.
Drawn to all sorts of stories…
JABberwocky Literary Agency · US
Says: “non-Western and non-European stories”
Horror: Horror is my favorite genre to read, and I’m looking for lots of different flavors here. Whether it’s gruesome, eerie, disorienting, thrilling, existential, or horror-lite, I want to read it. Blends with sci-fi/f…
David Black Literary Agency · US
Says: “settings outside of the United States”
At David Black, Abby is focused on representing upmarket and literary fiction and is most interested in novels that privilege voice and psychological depth.
She is especially eager for character-driven narratives center…
Donaghy Literary Group · US
Valerie loves science fiction that explores what the world might look like tomorrow as in Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel or A Boy and His Dog at the End of the World by C.A. Fletcher.
She also loves fantasy tha…
Howland Literary · US
Says: “non-Western tales and settings”
Maggie primarily seeks accessible literary fiction and upmarket fiction for adult readers with distinct character voices, lyrical prose, and propulsive plots. She loves books that quietly yet unapologetically challenge a…
JABberwocky Literary Agency · US
Says: “fantasy novels set outside the Northern European milieu from which the genre originated”
What I desire most are books that can help with this, whether in a straightforward way like narrative nonfiction, or an oblique way like a fantasy or science fiction novel—I'm always on the lookout for books that are gro…
JABberwocky Literary Agency · US
Says: “stories set in worlds inspired by various cultures, both low and high fantasy”
In general, I gravitate towards any story that details a complicated family dynamic, illustrates a transformative coming-of-age experience, and features unique voices like multicultural and LGBTQIA+ characters. To note,…
Jennifer Azantian Literary Agency · US
Says: “South American-inspired SFF”
Across age groups, her list spans the spectrum of literary and commercial in both fiction and nonfiction.
She believes books are a critical tool in the ongoing fight for liberation, and she has a passion for bringing bo…
Jennifer Azantian Literary Agency · US
Says: “YA stories that take place outside of the US”
In 2021, she joined Azantian Literary Agency where she represents fiction and nonfiction picture books, middle grade, young adult, graphic novels, and select adult fiction and nonfiction.
She is a hands-on editorial age…
Ladderbird Literary Agency · US
Says: “Korean modern stories”
Marrissa is a reader that values detailed narratives, intelligent and cool characters, lessons learned, and family gained in unlikely places.
I grew up in a literary world that valued-highly-BIPOC pain and poverty. So m…
Storm Literary Agency · US
Says: “non-Western settings, history, and magic systems”
Madelyn loves queer stories with dark twists and rich worlds, especially in fantasy and light science fiction. Her favorites include Young Adult fantasy and Adult with fantastic characters you can't help but love.
Age G…
Thompson Literary Agency · US
Says: “narratives set in and around Central and South America”
joined TLA in 2017 to seek out bold new voices in literary fiction and narrative nonfiction
Kiele is open to queries and particularly interested in narratives set in and around the Caribbean, Central and South America,…
Ayser Ali Agency · GB
Says: “voices from Turkey and the Balkans”
Based in London, Ayser Ali Agency is a literary and publishing rights agency representing exceptional international fiction and narrative non-fiction, with a focus on voices from Turkey and the Balkans.
It champions dis…
