Literary agents who want polemical writing

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want polemical, based on what they say on their public websites. “polemical” is a tone tag; its identifier is polemical. 4 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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  • Aitken Alexander Associates · GB

    I am actively building a list of new writers, and forthcoming debuts I represent include Aea Varfis-van Warmelo’s genre-bending novel Attention-Seeking Behaviour (Peninsula Press), Moya Lothian-McLean’s rom-com Matchmake…

  • Brandt & Hochman Literary Agents · US

    Says: “bold arguments that challenge the conventional wisdom”

    Henry Thayer primarily represents nonfiction, including biography, history, current affairs, international relations, politics, the arts and sciences, sports, and popular culture. He is looking for engaging stories that…

  • Blake Friedmann Literary · London

    I am an Associate Agent at Blake Friedmann, building a list of non-fiction and select fiction, as well as assisting Juliet Pickering and Isobel Dixon with their brilliant clients. I like the books I read to reflect, cha…

  • Marsal Lyon Literary Agency · US

    Says: “work offers a bold argument”

    She is currently looking for standout voices and fresh perspectives in both fiction and nonfiction. If you have a compelling story or an idea that can spark thought, start conversations, or touch hearts, Jill would love…

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