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Phrasemill lists literary agents who want propulsive, based on what they say on their public websites. “propulsive” is a tone tag; its identifier is propulsive. 97 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 (51–75 of 97)

Jennifer Weis
The Weis Agency · US
Says: “a powerful plot”
In the last few years, Jennifer has represented nonfiction books of various categories–including but not limited to narrative, memoir, and health–representing new provocative ideas from authors with novel experiences and…
Jess Regel
Helm Literary · US
I am seeking "conversation starters" that pair high-concept hooks with beautiful prose and unforgettable voices. I look for work that is compulsive, contagious, and creative. Contemporary & Upmarket: I want voice-driven…
Jill Marsal
Marsal Lyon Literary Agency · US
Says: “page-turners that keep readers up at night”
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…
Mark Falkin
Falkin Literary · US
Says: “compelling, well-plotted, well-paced stories”
A story I haven't heard, told well, that surprises, that puts me under its spell. Actively building my client list, I’m looking for fiction, namely, novels in these general categories (in no order of preference): commer…
Valentina Sainato
JABberwocky Literary Agency · US
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…
Sandy Lu
Book Wyrm Literary Agency · US
Says: “make her miss her bedtime with a thrilling plot”
In fiction, she is seeking stories that will draw her in with a unique voice, make her miss her bedtime with a thrilling plot, and characters that will stay with her long after she turns the last page. Bonus points if yo…
Miriam Kriss
Codex Literary Agency · US
Says: “narrative drive to keep her up late turning pages”
She represents everything from hardcover historical mysteries to all subgenres of romance, from thrillers to science fiction, from young adult fiction to fantasies, and everything in between. If it's fun to read she prob…
Isabelle Rader
Codex Literary Agency · US
Actively looking for NA Books across all genres, she is also interested in Adult, Young Adult, and Middle-Grade Fantasy, as well as both Upmarket and Commercial Adult, all with never-before-seen worldbuilding, unique cha…
Megan Frayser
Creative Media Agency · US
Contemporary Romance quirk settings, smart and messy characters, witty banter Paranormal Romance send me your witches, demons, ghosts, and monsters in love Dark Romance (please no non-con) Women’s Fiction disillusionm…
Abby Walters
David Black Literary Agency · US
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…
Bibi Lewis
Ethan Ellenberg Literary Agency · US
Bibi specializes in Romance and Commercial fiction, as well as select Childrens and Young Adult authors. In Romance she enjoys contemporary, historical, Romantasy and speculative rom-coms. She is not the right agent for…
John Cusick
Folio Literary Management · US
I represent a diverse list award winners and New York Times bestsellers. My focus is middle grade and young adult novels, as well as new adult and adult romance and commercial fiction that includes elements of fantasy, s…
Lauren Spieller
Folio Literary Management · US
On the kidlit side, I represent MG and YA, along with crossover novels that walk the line between YA and Adult. Whatever the age category or genre, I’m passionate about representing diverse and underrepresented voices, a…
Maggie Sadler
Howland Literary · US
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…
Hannah Todd
Janklow & Nesbit · London
I am looking for commercial fiction across the board, but with a particular focus on romance, SFF and commercial thrillers. Across all genres, I am drawn to books with exemplary characterisation and voice. I need to feel…
Mara Hollander
Jennifer Azantian Literary Agency · US
I'm actively seeking to represent authors from communities traditionally underrepresented in publishing, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA, and disabled and/or chronically ill writers. In fiction, I'm seeking accessibly-written…
Tori Sharp
Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency · US
Tori represents all manner of children’s literature. As a graphic novelist myself, I am eager to represent magical, thrilling, adorable, and important comics for kids of all ages, including early readers. Send me deeply…
Katie Reed
Katie Reed Literary · US
Says: “Page turning plot”
Across all genres, Katie is looking for what all readers want in a good story: characters that leap off the page, conflict and tension that grips her in the story, and strong prose that can compete with similar titles in…
Sarah Bedingfield
Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary Agency · US
She reads most types of literary and upmarket commercial fiction, especially works that show powerful imagination, revelatory character arcs, compulsive plotting and unpredictable points of view illustrating timeless the…
Courtney Paganelli
Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary Agency · US
Courtney enjoys reading voice-driven commercial fiction, dark psychological fiction, and heartwarming romantic comedies. She particularly gravitates towards relatable adult or young adult novels that make her swoon over…
Kimberly Brower
Park, Fine & Brower Literary Management · US
Says: “books that she wants to stay up all night reading, unable to put down”
Kimberly works with all types of authors who write commercial fiction, from debuts to #1 New York Times bestselling authors, and likes to consider them all her favorites. Kimberly is interested in adult commercial ficti…
Jacklyn Saferstein-Hansen
Renaissance Literary & Talent · US
She represents character-driven commercial and upmarket fiction with strong emotional stakes and narrative urgency. She is particularly drawn to women’s fiction, historical fiction, romance, mystery, and thriller/suspen…
Madeline Wallace
Sanford J. Greenburger Associates · US
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 t…
Sandy Harding
Spencerhill Associates · US
Says: “a story so captivating the reader simply must keep reading”
Sandy is seeking mainly upmarket commercial and literary fiction for the adult market. She enjoys women’s fiction for book clubs, smart page-turning thrillers, works of suspense with complex protagonists, mysteries of al…
Brenda Bowen
The Book Group · US
Says: “Voicey, pacey, propulsive”
Brenda Bowen represents authors and artists of books for adults, young adults, and children. She can’t decide which she loves more: a bold picture book, a lyrical middle-grade novel, or a sweeping work of historical fic…

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