Literary agents who want plot twist stories — page 3
Phrasemill lists literary agents who want plot twist, based on what they say on their public websites. “plot twist” is a trope tag; its identifier is plot-twist. 85 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.
Agents (51–75 of 85)
Thao represents children's, YA, Romance, and Sci-fi/Fantasy. She enjoys clever, heartfelt, and commercial middle grade and YA in prose or graphic novel format and across genres. In the Adult SFF realm, she’s a fan of c…
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…
Alice actively scouts for talent. She's keen to consider playful, funny books for all ages, and is always on the lookout for beautifully written, empowering stories with strong hooks. Mysteries, thrillers, fantasy, magi…
James is looking for fantasy and speculative fiction in all its forms—from sweeping epic fantasies in intricate second worlds, to space operas, to grounded stories where magic reshapes ordinary lives. He is drawn to plot…
Idea-driven, big-think narrative non-fiction that grapples with what it is to be human (especially in the 21st century), particularly in the areas of psychology, nature, health, economics, business, technology, organizat…
what i'd like to represent... adult Contemporary Romance quirk settings, smart and messy characters, witty banter Till Summer Do Us Part by Meghan Quinn; The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang; Deep End by Ali Hazelwood Parano…
Paige loves to represent commercial and upscale fiction, particularly mystery, thriller, suspense, as well as women’s fiction and romance genres. She also represents narrative and prescriptive nonfiction by authors with…
She manages the subsidiary rights department, and is currently building her list in Middle Grade, Young Adult, and Adult fiction. For Young Adult and Middle Grade, she is looking for fantasy, sci-fi, and speculative fic…
I represent graphic novelists, illustrators of picture books, and authors who write middle grade, young adult, crossover new adult, and the select adult novel. I’m always on the lookout for new talent. Send me high-conc…
She is thrilled to now be open to queries herself! Jillian loves a novel that is going to make her feel deeply, whether that is devastating sorrow or profound joy. She is primarily looking for adult fiction and is spec…
Esty is looking for romance in adult, new adult, or YA spaces, upmarket fiction, adult or YA grounded fantasy, and literary fiction. In YA and adult romance, Esty is looking for grounded fantasy like DIVINE RIVALS or EM…
I am looking for commercial fiction across the board, but with a particular focus on romance, SFF & mystery novels. Across all genres, I am drawn to books with exemplary characterisation and voice. I need to feel a real…
Please Send Me: Fantasy (including political and romantasy) Romance Mysteries Horror Upmarket + book club/commercial fiction Books that are Jewish without being about Judaism. Give me Jewish main characters, Jewish famil…
SUBMISSIONS - MARCH 2026 ONWARDS, acquiring Children’s Fiction: Middle Grade - across all genres, illustrated would be great. Lower end YA - across all genres, illustrated would be wonderful. Mid-older end YA - across a…
Whether fiction or nonfiction, Lindsay seeks exceptional storytellers whose work combines a compelling hook, emotional or intellectual resonance, and the potential to reach a broad readership. She is especially interest…
She is currently seeking picture book submissions from author-illustrators. She loves stories with humor and heart, relatable characters, unpredictable endings, and books that reflect the diversity of children’s experie…
Madeline is seeking literary and upmarket fiction, as well as select narrative nonfiction and memoir. She is committed to advocating for voices that have been underrepresented in publishing. In fiction, Madeline loves…
He is drawn to flawed, multifaceted characters with devastatingly concise writing in YA, and character-driven work or smartly paced mysteries/adventures in MG. In picture books, he looks more for unforgettable characters…
Kelly considers herself a generalist who is drawn to lyrical writing and strong voices. She is especially interested in nonfiction (narrative, practical, prescriptive, academic, commercial, and trade), where she looks f…
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. I'm l…
Brettne’s areas of interest include literary and commercial fiction for adults, and works of narrative history, biography, memoir, spiritual exploration, and psychology. She also represents food, health, and lifestyle ex…
She’s drawn to big, propulsive fiction that grabs you from the first page and won’t let go. She’s especially interested in atmospheric thrillers, dark psychological suspense, mystery and crime fiction and voice driven up…
Laura focuses on adult upmarket and literary fiction and elevated genre including horror, suspense, romance, and grounded speculative fiction. In all categories, she is particularly drawn to books with a commercial hook…
Ashley is actively seeking manuscripts in Adult, YA, and MG fiction. She is particularly drawn to books that showcase a strong commercial appeal combined with literary writing. Her tastes are broad, encompassing genres…
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