Literary agents looking for books about psychology
Phrasemill lists literary agents who want psychology, based on what they say on their public websites. “psychology” is a subject tag; its identifier is psychology. 100 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 100)
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…
Based in New York, Karen is interested in authoritative health, wellness, science and psychology, spirituality, inspirational (or just really fun) memoirs; original cookbooks, and narratives that illuminate a compelling…
I am drawn to novels which have energy, ambition, and a distinct sensibility; literary novelists who play with genre and form, who often have an unusual devotion to the paraphernalia of daily life and are scrupulous (som…
Her list covers a wide range of non-fiction and she invites submissions of history, politics, psychology, current affairs and the natural world. She is drawn to authors who are experts in their field and is particularly…
Connor Brown is a literary agent at Andrew Nurnberg Associates, representing ambitious non-fiction grounded in expertise. Connor works with academics, journalists and other experts to develop original ideas into books f…
I represent authors of literary and genre fiction including Naomi Alderman, Belinda Bauer, Carys Bray, Oliver Harris, Holly Gramazio, Sarah Hilary, S.E Lynes, Stephen Kelman, Charlotte Philby, Sarah Pinborough, M. L. Rio…
My list is primarily non-fiction, and includes leading historians, journalists and commentators. I like books that say something new about the way the world works, and welcome approaches from experts in their field who w…
I am building a list of literary and upmarket fiction and non-fiction. I am particularly drawn to writing which combines elements of other genres. I love strange concepts and wild ideas, stories that play with form and…
I am happy to consider submissions in the following areas: Fiction: historical fiction, upmarket crime and thriller, speculative fiction. Non-fiction: memoir, narrative non-fiction, investigative journalism, business, fo…
Focusing primarily on non-fiction, Emily enjoys taking a personal, collaborative approach to working with authors, helping clients across all platforms and placing them with a wide range of publishers - from the major ‘B…
I am actively building a list of non-fiction and fiction at FBA, where I represent award-winning and bestselling authors including Reni Eddo-Lodge, Natasha Lunn, Catherine Belton, Joseph Jebelli, Lindsey Hilsum, Suzannah…
I represent not only a number of award-winning and bestselling authors but also many writers whose careers have only just begun, across a broad range of non-fiction. I am always on the look-out for authors who can write…
Rachel represents writers of literary fiction, as well as book club and commercial fiction (including thrillers and YA). In non-fiction, her interests include history, travel, food, nature writing, investigative journali…
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.…
Says: “Psychology and human behaviour”
I look for novels that combine great writing, plot and pace, distinctive characters, emotional depth and a strong hook – all the things that keep you turning the page. I like to be challenged, surprised, moved to tears,…
I have broad taste in novels but generally like narrative and character-driven fiction, interesting settings and high concept novels. I’m looking for work by historically under-represented authors. I’d be delighted to fi…
I represent a wide range of best-selling and award-winning authors across fiction and non-fiction. I love working with authors and their publishing teams to build them into brand names and award winning and bestselling a…
Says: “writing on psychoanalysis and therapy”
Emma Bal is a Literary Agent specialising in non-fiction. Emma Bal represents a dynamic non-fiction list, securing many major deals for her clients around the world. She champions leading experts including historians, a…
Imogen represents non-fiction which looks at serious subjects in innovative ways, and literary and upmarket fiction. In non-fiction, her list covers history, science, memoir, cookery, cultural criticism, social issues,…
Rachel Mills is very selectively looking for new clients writing commercial and upmarket non-fiction and wishing to develop their work into major global publishing and media brands. Areas of interest include psychology,…
Since starting out in publishing in 1994, Rebecca Carter has been committed to nurturing novelists and non-fiction writers with original and refreshing perspectives on the world. Authors who compel us, entertain us, and…
Says: “psychology and culture”
I represent both literary and commercial fiction, and select non-fiction. I’m on the hunt for contemporary stories of love and friendship told with humour, heart and sizzling chemistry (think Rye Lane, Evenings and Week…
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