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Literary agents who want books set in secondary world

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want secondary world, based on what they say on their public websites. “secondary world” is a setting tag; its identifier is secondary-world. 13 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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  • Euan Thorneycroft

    A.M. Heath & Co. · GB

    Says: “a story set in a world entirely divorced from our own, but with characters that still feel modern and human”

    I am looking for a book that I'll be thinking about long after I finish the last page. This could be a twisty suspense with an exciting and original hook (I love a high concept hook!) or an epic or intimate love story wi…

  • Lauren Gardner

    Bell Lomax Moreton · GB

    Says: “set in a new world”

    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…

  • Liza DeBlock

    Greenstone Literary · GB

    Says: “a new world”

    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…

  • Kristina Pérez

    Pérez Literary & Entertainment · London

    Says: “queer romance set in an alternate timeline or a well-considered secondary world”

    With my diverse background, my tastes in books are equally eclectic. Since I am lucky enough to represent many talented authors and publishers across many genres and categories, I have to be particularly strategic and se…

  • Gabrielle Harbowy

    Corvisiero Literary Agency · US

    Gabrielle is seeking science fiction, fantasy, paranormal mysteries, queer romance, and genre-bending speculative fiction. She loves reading diverse books, characters that come alive and immersive worlds, and tropes tur…

  • Leah Pierre

    Ladderbird Literary Agency · US

    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…

  • Eva Scalzo

    Speilburg Literary Agency · US

    Eva is looking for voice-driven YA and romance that balances heart, humor, and hope—stories where falling in love helps characters discover who they are. Think high-concept setups with emotional depth: the summer that c…

  • Bonnie Swanson

    FinePrint Literary Management · US

    Bonnie represents authors who cover all the age groups from picture books through adult, many of whom have their own furry overlords or small two-legged dictators commanding their households, too. When she is open to qu…

  • Jeanne De Vita

    Martin Literary Management · US

    Says: “no-technology universe with magic, monsters, or mythology”

    Adult romance and romantasy; select women's fiction, genre fiction and nonfiction She is excited by strong voices and compelling stories across the sub-genres of fiction, with a specific interest in romance, fantasy, th…

  • Lane Clarke

    Ultra Literary · US

    Says: “a fantastical world”

    Lane Clarke believes in representing books that transport your mind, whether it be in a fantastical world, or the real one. She is always hoping to learn something new from books, and strives to represent a diverse list…

  • Michelle Hauck

    Storm Literary Agency · US

    Says: “stories set on secondary worlds”

    Now she’d like to advocate for stories that take the reader beyond the traditional hero’s journey. Currently, Michelle represents middle grade, young adult, and some limited adult genres. Drawn to all sorts of stories…

  • Valentina Sainato

    JABberwocky Literary Agency · US

    Says: “secondary-world fantasies with a unique premise”

    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…

  • Caitlin McDonald

    Donald Maass Literary Agency · US

    Says: “secondary world fantasy”

    She represents adult and young adult speculative fiction, primarily science-fiction, fantasy, horror, and related subgenres. She is also seeking graphic novels along the same lines as above. Caitlin looks for diversity…

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