Literary agents looking for books about self-help — page 5
Phrasemill lists literary agents who want self-help, based on what they say on their public websites. “self-help” is a subject tag; its identifier is self-help. 134 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 (101–125 of 134)
Mel represents fiction and non-fiction. For fiction -- particular interest in thrillers, women's fiction, and any strong debut novel. For non-fiction, works of politics and policy, military history, narrative, memoirs th…
Says: “offering the reader understanding and practical suggestions to implement change”
Says: “self-help book rooted in the psychology of creativity”
Along with representing a broad array of adult nonfiction and fiction, Greg works with pastors and speakers who have important and compelling messages. He has also carved a deep niche in the general market by representin…
Says: “fresh perspectives on self-improvement”
Says: “Our areas of focus include health and wellness, business, spirituality, psychology, self-help, personal-growth, inspiration, parenting, pop culture, women’s issues, pets, humor, memoir and…”
Says: “work by experts that can help readers understand themselves and optimize their lives”
Zoë’s interests are wide-ranging; she represents non-fiction – history, memoir, biography, narrative journalism, “big idea” books and business titles as well as self-help and spirituality. She also represents some litera…
She gravitates toward epic and historical romance as well as literary fiction with vivid, natural settings. Bianca is drawn to family dramas, romantic comedies, dark comedies, dystopian, and urban fiction. She particular…
Says: “personal development that gives us new ways of looking”
I represent Self-Help, New Age/Consciousness, and some fiction (historical, fantasy and YA titles) I represent- Non-Fiction Self- Help Some Fiction (YA and Fantasy) Historical Fiction I AM PROUD TO REPRESENT AUTHORS FR…
Caroline works closely with Laurie Abkemeier on her list and is drawn to incisive, compelling storytellers with prose that jumps off the page. She is particularly interested in up-and-coming Gen Z voices, as well as dive…
Mytecia represents and develops select nonfiction and fiction projects, creative voices with distinctive perspectives, and meaningful stories to tell. She is particularly interested in projects that translate thought-pr…
She is interested in popular psychology, self-development, pop culture, and some memoir. In the fiction space, she is drawn to literary-leaning commercial fiction and mysteries/thrillers.
What I love most about being an agent is finding new voices that can express something in a fresh way or learning about a new subject matter that makes me view the world differently. As a literary agent and the Director…
Whether as a literary agent or as publisher at Lake Drive Books, he's eager to work with nonfiction authors writing expert-driven self-help, social and cultural criticism, and unique memoir-driven accounts, especially in…
Says: “Adult Nonfiction Titles Sketchy YTD Sales of adult nonfiction titles - business, science, self-help, other genres of books we sell at Keller Media - were...”
She acquires books in a wide range of areas in the humanities and social sciences. She works with authors writing general readership books, as well as scholarly books. Special interests: current events, environment, bi…
Says: “Mental Health, Self Help, Advice, OCD, Trauma, Chronic Illness, and other areas to share advice and support for others”
Genres of primary interest: Non-fiction: Biography, Memoir, Business/Career Development, Cooking, Culture/Society, Current Events/History/Politics, Health/Medicine/Lifestyle, Science/Technology, Relationship Advice, Spor…
Cecilia “CeCe” Lyra represents a range of fiction and nonfiction authors writing for the adult market. In fiction, upmarket is her sweet spot, though CeCe is also interested in commercial fiction with a distinctive voic…
As an agent, Leigh represents exclusively adult nonfiction. She loves working on illustrated books of all stripes and is drawn to fresh perspectives and books that help people live better, more meaningful lives. She re…
Her acquisition interests are in the categories of personal growth and psychology, relationships, mental health and wellness, creativity, and spiritual formation. Grace loves thoughtful writing that moves readers toward…
She’s excited to work with writers who push boundaries to address social justice issues. A dual Mexican American citizen with interests in narrative non-fiction, hybrid memoir, commercial and literary fiction, and select…
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