Literary agents for romantic comedy

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want romantic comedy, based on what they say on their public websites. “romantic comedy” is a genre tag; its identifier is romantic-comedy. 117 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 117)

Erica Bauman
Aevitas Creative Management · US
Says: “sharply funny rom-coms”
Erica Bauman represents a wide variety of authors across middle grade, young adult, and commercial adult fiction Erica is most interested in commercial novels that feature an exciting premise and lyrical, atmospheric wr…
Monica MacSwan
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…
Gyamfia Osei
Andrew Nurnberg Associates · GB
Says: “dark or off-beat romantic comedy”
At ANA, Gyamfia is focusing on expanding the agency’s list of children’s authors, particularly in genre fiction and Crossover, while also representing a select list of adult commercial fiction and narrative non-fiction.…
Lauren Gardner
Bell Lomax Moreton · GB
Says: “college or university set romantic comedy”
Lauren represents authors and illustrators across Children's and Young Adult Fiction, New Adult/Crossover and Commercial Women's Fiction, and Adult Non-Fiction. She does not represent Science Fiction, Crime Fiction or Pi…
Clare Wallace
Darley Anderson Literary, TV and Film Agency · London
Clare is building both the Darley Anderson Children’s Agency and the Darley Anderson Illustration Agency lists and also represents a boutique list of commercial adult fiction in both the UK and US. Clare’s very busy wit…
Maddalena Cavaciuti
David Higham Associates · GB
Says: “romcoms which thrive on chaos”
I represent adult and YA romance, fantasy, crime & thriller. Across the board I am looking for hooky one-line pitches, compelling characters, and the kind of stories which turn into obsessions. I'm a fangirl at heart and…
Gemma Cooper
Gemma Cooper Literary · GB
Says: “rom-com with a hook”
My list is typified by big-concept, commercial series fiction. If you can describe your children’s fiction in one line, or in an ‘X meets Y’ elevator pitch, I want to read it. I like books that have obvious potential fo…
Laura Williams
Greene & Heaton · GB
Says: “romantic comedies with a bit of depth”
I have a broad list across different genres of fiction, alongside a smaller non-fiction and children’s book list, and I’m always looking for new and exciting projects. I love working on literary fiction and upmarket com…
Liza DeBlock
Greenstone Literary · GB
Says: “romcoms with smart writing”
I am proud to represent a great list of both fiction and non-fiction authors. What all my authors have in common is great, exciting writing, that has brought me on adventures, and taught me something new. This is a huge…
Maria Brannan
Greyhound Literary · GB
Says: “commercial side a rom-com”
She has wide-ranging tastes in fiction and is interested in writing for adult and new adult/crossover readers. She loves character-driven and high concept novels that combine intelligent writing with a commercial hook an…
Hannah Sheppard
Hannah Sheppard Literary Agency · GB
Says: “RomCom/love story featuring Polyamory where everyone ends up happy”
I represent both adult and children’s fiction (as well as a small amount of non-fiction) and, more than anything, I want to be entertained by a great story while caring deeply about your characters. In general I love bo…
Amanda Preston
LBA · GB
Says: “smart, contemporary, observant romcoms”
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…
Hannah Schofield
LBA · GB
Across all the below genres, I particularly welcome submissions from writers from communities that have been underrepresented in mainstream publishing, including LGBTQ+ authors, disabled and neurodivergent authors, and a…
Maddy Belton
Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency · GB
Maddy is a Literary Agent specialising in SFF and romance Maddy joined Madeleine Milburn Agency in 2022 to build a list specialising in SFF and romance. She represents adult and YA fantasy, science fiction, horror and…
Chloe Seager
Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency · GB
Chloe is a Director & Literary Agent, shortlisted for Agent of the Year at the British Book Awards in 2024 and 2026, who specialises in SFF, Horror, Young Adult and Middle-Grade fiction. Crossover; romantasy; romance; d…
Callen Martin
Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency · GB
Callen Martin is a Literary Agent specialising in accessible Middle Grade (7+), YA and SFF fiction with an action and adventure focus. Middle Grade (7+), YA, New Adult, SFF fiction in all genres and formats (bar verse,…
Catherine Pellegrino
Marjacq Scripts · GB
Catherine represents children's (middle grade and YA) and adult fiction. In children's fiction, whether literary, commercial or genre, she is looking for singular and underrepresented voices, powerful ideas, imaginative…
Rachel Neely
Mushens Entertainment · London
“Whether literary or commercial, I generally prefer darker stories – my favourite books centre characters with tragic fates, dark pasts or buried trauma.” Rachel is actively growing her list across a wide variety of gen…
Katie Greenstreet
Paper Literary · London
Says: “fresh takes on romance and romantic comedy”
I’m building a list of quality commercial and upmarket/book club fiction, with a select number of memoirs and non-fiction projects also in the mix. Psychological suspense is my first love as both an agent and a reader,…
Daisy Chandley
Peters Fraser & Dunlop · London
Says: “romance with humour to it”
I represent a wide range of authors, including prize-winners and Sunday Times and USA Today bestsellers, and am actively building a list of both fiction and non-fiction across a variety of genres. With fiction, my wishl…
Sarah Hornsley
Peters Fraser & Dunlop · London
Sarah is a Literary Agent, actively building a list of adult fiction and non-fiction. I’m currently looking for adult commercial and book club fiction across all genres. I’m always on the look-out for a strong hook – a…
Silvia Molteni
Peters Fraser & Dunlop · London
I am primarily looking for middle grade and YA fiction. I generally gravitate towards voice and character driven narratives, as well as literary fiction and beautiful writing, which I prefer over complex plots and extens…
Hattie Grunewald
The Blair Partnership · GB
Says: “sexy and funny rom-coms”
I represent commercial and upmarket fiction, including book club fiction, crime and thriller, historical and contemporary fiction, and some non-fiction in the areas of lifestyle and personal development. I am currently…
Marina de Pass
Says: “Rom-coms you can pitch in one line.”
Marina is actively building her list of authors writing upmarket commercial, reading group and accessible literary fiction, alongside a select and eclectic children’s, YA & non-fiction list. She is looking for big stori…
Rowan Lawton
The Soho Agency · London
Rowan’s taste ranges from commercial well-written genre fiction – particularly rom coms, crime and thrillers – to accessible, page-turning literary and reading group novels, as well as narrative non-fiction (often, but n…

Literary agents for romantic comedy

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