Literary agents who want satirical writing

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want satirical, based on what they say on their public websites. “satirical” is a tone tag; its identifier is satirical. 17 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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Jade Kavanagh
Darley Anderson Literary, TV and Film Agency · London
Says: “Fiction set in aspirational, high-gloss settings with a dark or satirical edge”
Jade represents a list of thriller, horror and book club authors. She represents a growing list of authors writing book club fiction, suspense, thrillers and horror. Since then, Jade has continued to build a dynamic li…
Veronique Baxter
David Higham Associates · GB
Says: “Caustic, funny novels”
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…
Imogen Morrell
Greene & Heaton · GB
I represent a list of literary and upmarket fiction and non-fiction. This autumn, I’m really looking to read literary and genre crossover: stylish, clever writing with horror, sci-fi, thriller, gothic, mystery, or dysto…
Charlie Campbell
Greyhound Literary · GB
Says: “eye for the absurd”
Charlie represents a wide range of fiction and non-fiction, both literary and commercial. He is looking for original work and to build long-lasting and significant careers for his clients. Charlie is looking for stimula…
Julia Silk
Greyhound Literary · GB
Says: “exposes our flaws and hypocrisies in new ways”
In fiction she is looking for smart, compelling writing across the spectrum from commercial to literary, particularly when it opens a door into a previously inaccessible world or experience (Crazy Rich Asians, Prep), exp…
Kat Aitken
Lexington Literary · GB
Says: “witty and biting”
In fiction, I am looking for anything extraordinary and precise, in the vein of Anita Brookner, Jenny Offill and Gwendoline Riley. Work that pulls apart the strands of the everyday and weaves them into powerful, elegant…
Rachel Yeoh
Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency · GB
Says: “a satirical skew”
Rachel is a Literary Agent working with the agency’s bestselling brand authors and building a list in literary, upmarket and book club fiction, as well as select narrative non-fiction. As a literary agent, she represent…
Joanna MacKenzie
Nelson Literary Agency · US
I’m looking for stories that surprise and delight, characters I can’t stop thinking about, tropes turned on their ears, and, above all, sharp writing. I’d love to find the charm, wit, and twists of The Wedding People by…
Matt McGowan
Frances Goldin Literary Agency · US
Matt is looking for emotionally, intellectually, and formally adventurous work of all kinds and is particularly interested in writers who believe nonfiction can be as artful as fiction. Queries for essays, literary fict…
Leah Pierre
Ladderbird Literary Agency · US
Says: “campy like Do Revenge”
I am exclusively looking for Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian, and Pacific Islander voices who are or are not LGBTIQA+—basically anyone underrepresented and/or marginalized. I love diverse and unique work that is fast-p…
Katie Kennaway
C&W Agency · GB
Says: “books that aren't afraid to explore, and find comedy in, the darker side of human nature”
I love books that are funny and make me think. I read widely across genres but I love, original voice-driven stories with cleverly drawn plots and vivid world building. I'm always drawn to books that are challenging an…
Esme Bright
David Higham Associates · GB
Says: “exposing what is absurd and hilarious about the banal”
I assist Andrew Gordon and Jessica Woollard and am also starting to build my own list of literary fiction, narrative non-fiction, and poetry. I am looking for bold literary and upmarket fiction that makes me sit up and…
Sophie Sheumaker
BookEnds Literary Agency · US
Says: “quirky-off beat storytelling that can deliver serious messaging without taking itself too seriously”
Sophie is seeking fiction for middle grade through adult. Across the board, she is seeking works by historically underrepresented voices and stories with the sort of casual diversity that is representative of the world i…
Michele Mortimer
Darhansoff & Verrill Literary Agents · US
Says: “comic, campy, satirical, or subversive takes”
Presently, Michele is intensifying her pursuit of genre fiction, specifically: crime, horror, and speculative fiction. Narrative and prescriptive nonfiction remain priorities. And however children’s reading habits may be…
Eddie Schneider
JABberwocky Literary Agency · US
Says: “comics that are both humorous and incisive”
What I desire most are books that can help with this, whether in a straightforward way like narrative nonfiction, or an oblique way like a fantasy or science fiction novel—I'm always on the lookout for books that are gro…
Shannon Gallagher
Wernick & Pratt Agency · US
I am open to all formats, from picture books through YA. And while these categories can be very different, what grabs my attention is a sense of energy and a comfort with, or command of language. I love characters with a…
Jenny Lewis
Darhansoff & Verrill Literary Agents · US
Says: “combine humor with a razor-sharp bite”
She’s actively growing both her children’s and adult lists—across genres, she has a particular bent towards works that are voice-driven, immersive, and combine humor with a razor-sharp bite.

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