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.
Pérez Literary & Entertainment · London
Says: “creative with the setting”
I represent YA and New Adult and am particularly interested in Contemporary Romance, Romantasy and Fantasy.
I am always attracted to the character and voice first, so give me romantic tension that has me giggling, a vil…
Rogers, Coleridge & White · GB
Says: “vividly realised landscape”
Matt is looking for writing about society and culture, history and science, as well as memoir and narrative non-fiction - books that shed new light on preconceived ideas, and take readers on a journey they didn't know th…
Susanna Lea Associates
Says: “richly imagined setting”
I represent literary, book club and general fiction, as well as some narrative non-fiction and am actively developing a carefully curated client list of career authors.
I am on the lookout for general fiction, immersive…
The Bent Agency · US
My list spans both children’s and adult books across a variety of genres. Across the board, my tastes lean towards commercial, entertaining, accessible books with clever hooks and something to say about the world. I am p…
The Soho Agency · London
Says: “stories with a strong sense of place”
Speculative fiction – the real world, with a magical twist – in all its forms. From Natasha Pulley to Bobby Palmer to Kaliane Bradley to Cecilia Ahern to Caro Claire Burke. She wants to wonder: can this be explained by s…
United Agents · London
I welcome adult fiction and non-fiction submissions with an open mind and am delighted to be building an eclectic list of literary, upmarket and commercial fiction and non-fiction.
I admire authors who take creative ris…
Watson, Little · London
Says: “strong sense of place”
I am an Associate Agent a Watson, Little and I am building my list with writers of fiction and non-fiction who I can work closely and considerately with to build a career. I am actively looking for voices that continue t…
Curtis Brown Group · GB
Says: “absorbing narratives that embed the reader in another time and place”
In non-fiction, I am looking for History and Big Ideas, Philosophy and Self-Help, Nature and Environmental Writing, and Sport.
I am drawn to nature writing with a strong voice and a compelling message such as the writin…
Kimberley Cameron & Associates · US
Says: “a tangible sense of place”
In adult fiction, she represents literary, upmarket/book club, and women’s fiction, historical fiction, mystery, suspense, thrillers, science fiction, fantasy, and crossover speculative fiction. With children’s fiction,…
Dunham Literary · US
In Adult Fiction she seeks captivating settings and relatable characters that highlight virtues like empathy and self-sacrifice whether the genre is historical (My Antonia, Outlander), literary/upmarket (The Snow Child,…
Chase Literary Agency · US
Says: “strong sense of place”
I love working with authors to develop their stories at whatever stage in their career. I take a deliberate, editorial-minded, and collaborative approach to projects across genres. I'd rather my authors start a trend tha…
Wm Clark Associates · US
Offering individual focus and a global reach, literary agent WILLIAM CLARK represents serious narrative nonfiction, select literary and upmarket fiction, and illustrated books with cultural authority by authors whose wor…
Kimberley Cameron & Associates · US
Says: “a distinct sense of place”
She seeks authors with unique, clear voices who put forth smart, tightly-written prose.
She is actively building her client list with both debut and veteran writers.
Whether literary, upmarket, or commercial, she leans…
Ever After Literary Agency · US
Says: “stories where setting and place act as their own character”
Originally from the beaches of Florida, Sam is drawn to stories where setting and place act as their own character.
In the YA space, she’s particularly interested in novels centered around relationships—familial, romant…
Trellis Literary Management · US
Says: “fiction with a strong sense of setting and voice”
Fairbank Literary · US
Says: “a strong sense of place”
Our tastes tend toward literary and international fiction; voice-y novels with a strong sense of place; the occasional big memoir that goes beyond the me-moir; topical or narrative non-fiction with a strong interest in w…
Brandt & Hochman Literary Agents · US
Says: “stories rooted strongly in their setting”
Emily Forland represents voice-driven literary fiction and non-fiction, among them bestsellers and prize winners, and has a special place in her heart for original writing that jumps off the page.
Equally drawn to a tra…
Kimberley Cameron & Associates · US
Says: “books that immerse the reader in descriptive but clear imagery”
As an agent at Kimberley Cameron & Associates she is excited to work with authors who have a talent to catch a reader’s attention while describing complex topics and who share in the desire to broaden the general public’…
Birch Literary · US
Says: “sense of place”
I’m looking for adult fiction that falls under the following genres (no YA or children’s, please):
Book club fiction
I’m looking for books with emotional depth and human connections, or ones that will open up a new wor…
Brandt & Hochman Literary Agents · US
Emma Patterson represents fiction ranging from dark, literary novels to historical and upmarket fiction; narrative non-fiction that includes memoir, investigative journalism, and popular history; and select children’s pr…
Salky Literary Management · US
Says: “a strong sense of place”
She is selectively looking for contemporary young adult romance (in the vein of Jenny Han’s The Summer I Turned Pretty trilogy), as well as literary fiction submissions that are family stories (she loves a good mother/da…
Inspired Ink Literary · US
Founded by literary agent Gisa Seeholzer, Inspired Ink is dedicated to discovering and championing compelling voices in adult fiction and select narrative nonfiction.
We are especially drawn to upmarket and historical f…
C&W Agency · GB
Says: “literary fiction which has a strong sense of place”
In terms of what I’m looking for - It’s all about the writing for me. I love fiction which is voice driven and introduces readers to different perspectives and singular narrators, as well as beautifully written literary…
C&W Agency · GB
Says: “Books that capture the atmosphere and feeling of a particular time and place”
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…
Blake Friedmann Literary · London
Says: “an immediate and unmistakeable rendering of place and time”
I am an Associate Agent at Blake Friedmann, building a list of non-fiction and select fiction, as well as assisting Juliet Pickering and Isobel Dixon with their brilliant clients.
I like the books I read to reflect, cha…
