Phrasemill lists literary agents who want sense of place, based on what they say on their public websites. “sense of place” is a craft tag; its identifier is sense-of-place. 103 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.
A.M. Heath & Co. · GB
Says: “conjure a setting”
I represent authors of fiction and non-fiction. On the fiction side, my list spans the commercial spectrum: from contemporary fiction – be that funny, romantic, moving or high concept – to reading group, historical ficti…
Aevitas Creative Management · US
Says: “unexpected narratives of place”
she is focused on bold, diverse voices in fiction and nonfiction. She’s especially interested in stories of strong or difficult women and unexpected narratives of place, of identity, and of the shifting ways we see ourse…
Aitken Alexander Associates · GB
I now run our Foreign Rights department and represent a select list of literary fiction and non-fiction.
In fiction I look for stunning sentences, convincing narratives, and that particular on-the-page magic that makes…
Andrew Nurnberg Associates · GB
Now a Primary Agent in the UK department, Rory is actively building his list and represents authors of literary fiction and non-fiction.
In fiction, he is looking for voice-driven and story-led literary writing powered…
Bell Lomax Moreton · GB
Says: “texture in both tone and setting”
Julie Gourinchas (she/they) is a French-American literary agent championing an award-winning, selective list focused on upmarket adult fiction with commercial drive and appeal, across a wide variety of genres.
In fictio…
Darley Anderson Literary, TV and Film Agency · London
Says: “the natural world is as big a character as the protagonist”
My focus is to find authors and books that will become future bestsellers and brands. I specialise in mysteries, suspense, thrillers, crime and book club fiction, but I’m also a huge fan of anything that embodies the nat…
Darley Anderson Literary, TV and Film Agency · London
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…
David Higham Associates · GB
Says: “vivid, location-driven settings that feel new or under-explored within the genre”
I am obsessed with crime, thriller, and dark commercial fiction.
I’m looking for dark, gripping commercial fiction that completely absorbs me: books where I care about the characters and find myself reading far later th…
David Higham Associates · GB
Says: “stories with a strong sense of place”
My primary focus is books for children and young adults.
I also represent select fiction for adults, generally but not exclusively speculative.
I have a thriving list, but I always have room for an irresistible new pro…
David Higham Associates · GB
Says: “sense of place”
I am very involved editorially with my clients’ work and more focused on getting submissions out that are in excellent shape than getting them out quickly.
I represent writers and illustrators based around the globe and…
Greenstone Literary · GB
Says: “a unique setting”
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…
Greenstone Literary · GB
I read widely across genres! I am always looking for commercial crime, thriller, suspense, bookclub, historical and romance fiction as well as very select non-fiction.
Above everything I want to be entertained. I’m look…
Hardman & Swainson Literary Agency · London
Says: “novels where the setting is almost a character in itself”
I read widely and aim to reflect that in the authors I represent. In fiction, I’m looking for complex, larger-than-life characters, characters I can root for and who can give me insights into worlds and situations unfami…
Janklow & Nesbit · London
Says: “a strong sense of place”
I work closely editorially with writers, regardless of genre. With non-fiction, I’ll help hone the smallest seed of an idea into a perfect, irresistible proposal and with fiction, I’ll make sure a first novel is as good…
Janklow & Nesbit · London
Says: “emphasis on setting”
She is a lover of literary fiction, narrative non-fiction and food writing; Olivia is building her list as Associate Agent, alongside assisting literary agent and Director Claire Paterson Conrad.
In fiction, I’m drawn t…
Johnson & Alcock · London
Says: “books with an imaginative setting”
In fiction, he looks for anything with originality and style, and his list covers the full gamut from literary to commercial writing. He likes books with an imaginative setting, strong narrative voice, and compelling pre…
Kate Barker Literary Agency · London
I have broad taste in novels but generally like narrative and character-driven fiction, interesting settings and high concept novels. I’m looking for work by historically under-represented authors. I’d be delighted to fi…
LBA · GB
Says: “thrillers where the location is as integral to the plot as the crime”
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…
LBA · GB
Says: “rich evocation of the past”
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…
Lutyens & Rubinstein · GB
Says: “immersive sense of place”
I am open to submissions. I don't take on a huge number of new clients but I am always keen to hear from writers with a strong story to tell. The below is quite a convoluted outline of what I'm looking for but, in short:…
Lutyens & Rubinstein · GB
Says: “a strong sense of place”
In fiction, the most important things for me are a strong sense of place, convincing characters and confident, immersive writing.
I am looking for contemporary fiction that explores the complexities of modern relationsh…
Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency · GB
Says: “work that brings a fresh perspective on place, culture or community”
Liv is a Director & Literary Agent representing literary, upmarket and book club fiction.
Liv is a Director & Literary Agent specialising in literary, upmarket and book club fiction. She is always excited to discover bo…
Paper Literary · London
Says: “Anything set in a specific world”
Kiya joined Paper Literary in 2025 with a focus on building a list of new and exciting voices in fiction (and selective non-fiction).
She has sold multiple six-figure deals in both the UK and US, and is keenly seeking b…
Peters Fraser & Dunlop · London
Says: “unique, atmospheric settings that take on the feel of a character”
I am actively building a list that spans middle grade, YA and crossover fiction across all genres and selective adult fiction in the SFF space.
My taste skews more commercial than literary, and I love fiction with a dis…
Peters Fraser & Dunlop · London
Says: “a sense of time and place”
I am actively looking for exciting new voices across both fiction and non-fiction.
I’m interested in non-fiction that says something about the way we live- from beautiful narrative non-fiction with a strong voice to pas…
