Literary agents looking for books about science — page 6
Phrasemill lists literary agents who want science, based on what they say on their public websites. “science” is a subject tag; its identifier is science. 229 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 (126–150 of 229)
As an autoimmune advocate, she is passionate about working with authors who share a deep connection with their characters and embrace life through all disabilities, even the invisible ones. She is still growing her list…
Says: “pop-science books that use data to tell clear stories”
Perhaps that's why I have such trouble limiting myself to just a few genres. I find it all fascinating! History, business, self-help, science, gardening, cookbooks, crafts, parenting, memoir, true crime and travel. Teach…
She is drawn to stories with flawed and complex characters, plots that challenge traditional tropes, and worlds carved of original imagination. Genres of primary interest: Non-fiction: Science, Health, Business, Leaders…
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…
For fiction, Jo is seeking books that subvert genre expectations or combine genres in innovative and twisty ways. They’re particularly searching for speculative fiction/light sci-fi (Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro,…
Joy represents various genres of books, including projects in the following categories: narrative nonfiction, science, health, memoir, history, politics, self-help, investment, business, women’s and LGBTQ+ issues, parent…
Says: “those which aim to make science accessible to all”
Suspense (Psychological and Domestic, like First Lie Wins) Romance Contemporary with a strong commercial hook (Like Happy Place) Light fantasy/paranormal grounded in the real world Book Club Fiction Women’s Fiction…
Fiction: Literary fiction (think big, sweeping narratives and multigenerational sagas that span locations and time like Yaa Gyasi’s Homegoing or Kate Atkinson’s Life After Life), upmarket book club fiction that doesn’t s…
Says: “characters who are passionate about STEM”
Areas of interest include biography, criticism, history, memoir, and reportage, in areas including art and design, business, food, music, science, sports, travel, and urbanism. We champion deeply informed trade books (“…
Says: “introduce the reader to cutting-edged science”
Amanda currently reps adult romance, mystery / crime / thrillers, upmarket and book club fiction, horror, and science fiction & fantasy. She also represents narrative nonfiction, especially projects exploring the literar…
She represents both fiction and nonfiction in all children's book categories. Across genres and formats, Minju looks for emotional resonance, distinctive voices, and humor. She is partial to stories that offer an unusual…
Says: “writers of science”
As an agent, Joanne represents a wide array of nonfiction. She has vast experience working with academics and experts in diverse fields, helping them develop and write books for a broad market. She also has a particula…
Idea-driven, big-think narrative non-fiction that grapples with what it is to be human (especially in the 21st century), particularly in the areas of psychology, nature, health, economics, business, technology, organizat…
Ron is actively seeking Story-driven narrative non-fiction in the areas of pop culture, music, sports, pop science, and current affairs Commercial and upmarket horror, SF, suspense and psychological thrillers that terrif…
Hana is actively seeking Science Fiction & Fantasy (adult and YA): Romance: Book Club fiction Well-researched and accessible non-fiction in various topics including but not limited to: politics, social justice issues,…
Says: “Accredited expertise and science-backed ideas about health and general wellbeing (bonus points if the science is counterintuitive to popular thinking!)”
Martha is actively seeking Upmarket commercial fiction Narrative non-fiction of all kinds, but especially investigative reporting, adventure, and science & nature Literary fiction Her list comprises literary fiction, up…
Paige loves to represent commercial and upscale fiction, particularly mystery, thriller, suspense, as well as women’s fiction and romance genres. She also represents narrative and prescriptive nonfiction by authors with…
She loves reading nonfiction books about big ideas and is particularly drawn to smart, issue-driven books, especially those from journalists as well as writers with professional expertise, including science, psychology,…
She represents both adult and children's books. On the adult side, she's seeking literary and upmarket fiction as well as narrative non-fiction. For adult fiction, she loves: Historical and contemporary novels set both…
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