Literary agents who want practical writing

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want practical, based on what they say on their public websites. “practical” is a tone tag; its identifier is practical. 5 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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Amanda Bernardi
Europa Content · US
She looks for opportunities where her experience can help elevate the author’s expertise to find the best editorial home for their work, then a strong publicity and launch plan to help their book succeed long after it is…
Caryn Karmatz Rudy
DeFiore & Company · US
I gravitate towards fiction with memorable characters, captivating voices, and original plotting, and I relish a great page-turner as much as a literary masterpiece. I am intrigued by a wide range of nonfiction, from na…
Kate Woodrow
Present Perfect Literary · US
Says: “anything with an instructive or practical bent that informs and inspires”
I started this agency in 2015 with the goal of advocating for artists in publishing, and I’ve become an industry leader in selling adult nonfiction. I'm looking for thoughtful, visually arresting books that connect reade…
Kelly Thomas
Serendipity Literary Agency · US
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…
Anna Worrall
The Gernert Company · US
Her fiction tastes include smart literary and commercial fiction and psychological thrillers, and on the nonfiction side she’s interested in practical, narrative, food & drink, and lifestyle.

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