Literary agents for poetry
Phrasemill lists literary agents who want poetry, based on what they say on their public websites. “poetry” is a form tag; its identifier is poetry. 26 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 26)
I represent a wide range of fiction and non-fiction and a bit of poetry. I am always on the lookout for new, exciting voices. I love books that challenge our understanding of form and genre and am particularly drawn to…
I represent writers of fiction, non-fiction and poetry, among them a number of bestselling and prize-winning authors. Across all forms, I want to be surprised and transported but moved principally by the quality of the…
I love reading new work and discovering emerging writers. There is nothing more enlivening than encountering a new voice, thinking seriously and playfully on the page, and a writer who has a sense of how their work might…
At FBA I am building a list of writers of fiction, non-fiction and select poetry, with a particular openness to authors who can work across these forms. In fiction I am looking for novels, short story collections and no…
She is looking for literary fiction and narrative non fiction (style is paramount), well-crafted crime and sci-fi. Her non fiction interests are broad and encompass history, politics, science, psychology and true crime.…
I am always open to submissions and am looking for books I love in almost any genre. I am a completely voracious reader and I love to think about how books are working in the world, but my favourite thing is to be swept…
Says: “poetry by Joyce Sidman”
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…
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…
Janet Silver represents a roster of bestselling and award-winning authors of literary fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. At Aevitas, Janet represents authors whose fiction and nonfiction are notable for compellin…
Valeria is passionate about expanding her non-fiction list, working with thought leaders, experts and visionaries to craft books that inspire a wiser and healthier world. Her focus is on representing high-quality zeitge…
I assist Andrew Gordon and Jessica Woollard and am also starting to build my own list of literary fiction, narrative non-fiction, and poetry. I am looking for bold literary and upmarket fiction that makes me sit up and…
Amy Stern works with clients who write and illustrate all kinds of children's literature, from picturebook through young adult, in poetry, prose, and graphic formats.
Areas of interest include biography, criticism, history, memoir, and reportage, in areas including art and design, business, food, music, science, sports, travel, and urbanism. We champion deeply informed trade books (“…
He represents children’s books in a wide range of genres. I am always looking for good, original writing: picture books with delicious words; middle grade stories that endure, with strong characters and plots; young adu…
Rob specializes in fiction, memoir, history, cultural criticism, and poetry.
Her areas of interest include environment and natural history, popular culture, memoir, photography and film, literary fiction and poetry, and books on food and cooking.
Amanda is looking for stories and projects that make her feel deeply and that surprise her, whether that be in form, voice, tone, concept, ambition, or all of the above. She is particularly drawn to stories from Asian a…
In the spring of 2021, Kima Jones joined Triangle House Literary as an agent where she is interested in representing literary fiction, essay collections, memoir, hybrid texts, commercial fiction, poetry, speculative fict…
He takes on select projects, preferring contemporary fiction, poetry, psychological thrillers, children’s books, and cookbooks.
The Rohm Literary Agency was founded in 2002 to represent emerging authors of literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, investigative journalism, poetry, plays and screenplays. We also work with memoir, commercial fiction,…
She represents award winning writers – fiction and non-fiction, children’s book writers, poets, journalists, scriptwriters, and illustrators. Our passion for stories runs deep, stories are our heartland, and we are alwa…
She’s excited to work with writers who push boundaries to address social justice issues. A dual Mexican American citizen with interests in narrative non-fiction, hybrid memoir, commercial and literary fiction, and select…
I am looking to acquire writing—literary fiction, non-fiction, poetry—of singular cadence, in language and feeling, with a special interest in history, interdisciplinary thought, character/voice-driven narrative, working…
Nora is interested in representing literary and upmarket fiction, narrative nonfiction, memoirs, cookbooks, and select poetry. As a Spanish reader, she has a particular interest in translation, and is also seeking Spanis…
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