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Phrasemill lists literary agents who want sharp dialogue, based on what they say on their public websites. “sharp dialogue” is a tone tag; its identifier is sharp-dialogue. 32 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 (26–32 of 32)

  • Najla Mamou

    Savvy Literary Services · US

    Najla is an avid reader and loves great first chapters, immersive world building, deep character profiles, and well-rounded dialogue. In nonfiction: Narrative nonfiction based upon true people and places set in any time…

  • Jackie Garcia-Morales

    Storm Literary Agency · US

    Says: “witty banter and sharp dialogue”

    Children’s Literature: Seeking author-illustrators that want to work across fiction and nonfiction picture books, chapter books, and graphic novels (spanning age audiences). Particularly interested in STEM/STEAM, social-…

  • Alyssa Santoleri

    The Kepner Agency · US

    Says: “well written, realistic dialogue”

    As far as what I’d love to see in my inbox? Send what you have! I’m often surprised by the kinds of books I can’t put down. Specifically, I love stories where tangible and flawed characters drive the plot. Strong narrati…

  • Ellen Scott

    WordServe Literary · Colorado

    Says: “Zadie Smith's dialogue”

    Ellen is primarily interested in religious nonfiction, particularly Biblical analysis, art criticism, essays, material for youth (middle & high schoolers), and faith & culture. Be sure to query if your work counters the…

  • Tommy Dean

    Talcott Notch Literary Services · US

  • Mary Krienke

    Sterling Lord Literistic · US

    Mary represents literary and upmarket fiction, narrative nonfiction, and select prescriptive and illustrated projects. Whether in fiction or nonfiction, Mary gravitates toward work that is fierce, sharp, nuanced, and un…

  • Alina Elkin

    Birch Literary

    Alina is looking for select new adult and adult fiction. Across categories, she's drawn to emotionally intense stories with a strong hook, morally complicated characters, and heroines who make questionable choices. With…

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