Literary agents who want retelling stories — page 2

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want retelling, based on what they say on their public websites. “retelling” is a trope tag; its identifier is retelling. 41 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 (26–41 of 41)

Thao Le
Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency · US
Says: “a unique take on Austen such as a retelling through the POV of an unexpected character or a new setting”
Thao represents children's, YA, Romance, and Sci-fi/Fantasy. She enjoys clever, heartfelt, and commercial middle grade and YA in prose or graphic novel format and across genres. In the Adult SFF realm, she’s a fan of con…
Valentina Sainato
JABberwocky Literary Agency · US
Says: “fiction that draws on a specific tale or lore and shapes it into its own story”
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…
Haley Casey
Creative Media Agency · US
Haley is actively building her list, and is ready to assist her authors in achieving their publishing goals. High-Concept Book Club Fiction (like Killers of a Certain Age or The Bandit Queens) This should be something y…
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…
Esty Loveing-Downes
Howland Literary · US
Esty is looking for romance in adult, new adult, or YA spaces, upmarket fiction, adult or YA grounded fantasy, and literary fiction. In YA and adult romance, Esty is looking for grounded fantasy like DIVINE RIVALS or EM…
Susan Velazquez Colmant
JABberwocky Literary Agency · US
Says: “myth retellings in the vein of Madeline Miller but beyond the typical Greco-Roman myths”
In general, I gravitate towards any story that details a complicated family dynamic, illustrates a transformative coming-of-age experience, and features unique voices like multicultural and LGBTQIA+ characters. To note,…
Katie Reed
Katie Reed Literary · US
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…
Lindsay Guzzardo
Keystone Literary Agency · US
Whether fiction or nonfiction, Lindsay seeks exceptional storytellers whose work combines a compelling hook, emotional or intellectual resonance, and the potential to reach a broad readership. She is especially interest…
Nadia Lynch
Talcott Notch Literary Services · US
Says: “authors who breathe fresh life into classic tropes”
Natalie Rosselli
Aaron Priest Literary Agency · New York
She is actively building her list. Natalie is currently most interested in and actively seeking out adult and new adult fiction, specifically in the following genres: romance, romantasy, and women’s/book club fiction.…
Najla Mamou
Savvy Literary Services · US
Says: “Retellings of any kind”
Najla is an avid reader and loves great first chapters, immersive world building, deep character profiles, and well-rounded dialogue. In nonfiction: Narrative nonfiction based upon true people and places set in any time…
Tali Shammas
Storm Literary Agency · US
Says: “fairytale and myth retellings”
Tali is looking to work with clients over the span of their careers and is not afraid of a writer who wants to explore multiple genres. She is an editorial agent who loves to sink her teeth into a great manuscript and w…
Ellen Scott
WordServe Literary · Colorado
Says: “drawing inspiration from a Greek tragedy in your plot and/or characters”
Ellen is primarily interested in religious nonfiction, particularly Biblical analysis, art criticism, essays, material for youth (middle & high schoolers), and faith & culture. Be sure to query if your work counters the…
Danielle Bukowski
Sterling Lord Literistic · US
Says: “a clever approach to an old story”
Danielle represents critically acclaimed, award-winning literary fiction, upmarket fiction, genre-bending commercial, SFF and narrative nonfiction. She’s looking for novels with a unique premise and high-concept hook; s…
Jess Taylor
Martin Literary Management · US
Says: “Retellings of myths”
Young adult, new adult, select romance She champions books with diverse characters and settings and is currently building her list in the following genres: My knowledge of YA is extensive, as I've been reading the genr…
Alina Elkin
Birch Literary
Says: “fairy-tale and myth retellings”
Alina is looking for select new adult and adult fiction. Across categories, she's drawn to emotionally intense stories with a strong hook, morally complicated characters, and heroines who make questionable choices. With…

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