Literary agents looking for books about social change
Phrasemill lists literary agents who want social change, based on what they say on their public websites. “social change” is a theme tag; its identifier is social-change. 29 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.
Agents (1–25 of 29)
I represent historical thriller writers, contemporary and historical literary novelists, upmarket genre and bookclub fiction, science writers, food writers, historians, nature writers, music journalists, memoirists, and…
I am looking for well-written genre fiction, including thrillers, crime, historical novels, clever literary horror (not too gory), science-fiction, fantasy, romance, literary fiction that is well written with great chara…
I represent both adult and children’s fiction (as well as a small amount of non-fiction) and, more than anything, I want to be entertained by a great story while caring deeply about your characters. In general I love bo…
I read crime fiction obsessively and unputdownable is my favourite blurb adjective but I have eclectic taste and also love a wide range of literary fiction and non-fiction which makes you think and question the world we…
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:…
I have over the years represented many bestselling commercial fiction authors, award-winning crime fiction, women’s fiction and literary fiction and am still very much on the lookout for well-written fiction in these gen…
Adrienne Ingrum joined Serendipity Literary Agency as Vice President and Senior Agent, with a focus on debut and seasoned writers who explore spirituality, radical cultural change and self-reflection via nonfiction. Adr…
I have extremely broad taste in fiction and non-fiction, but the underlying quality of the work that I’m interested in is a sense of urgency, and an attempt to make a change in the world, whether that is fiction with a c…
For general non-fiction she seeks out activists, psychologists, creatives, change-makers and thought-leaders with books that are authoritative, accessible and authentic. On the narrative/memoir side she is drawn to beau…
Nate Muscato represents academics, journalists, artists, and polymathic thinkers and storytellers. Nate is drawn to nonfiction that illuminates the past and present—from arts and pop culture to education, politics, soci…
Timeless telling styles always entice me as a bicentennial baby fed on Bemelmans, Betsy-Tacy, Burnett, and the Brontës. Yet I am especially hungry for bold, change-making projects that promote underrepresented perspectiv…
She works with a wide range of award-winning talent, including entrepreneurs, journalists, physicians, thought leaders, James Beard nominated chefs, and graphic novelists, among others. As a person of color and daughter…
Regardless of category, I’m looking for a singular voice that will guide me through any literary terrain and is not afraid of pushing against the status quo. And above all, it’s important to me that my list is filled wit…
Nina Richner is an agent representing adult fiction and narrative nonfiction. Nina is looking for literary fiction, horror/thriller, contemporary fiction, queer fiction, and magical realism. They are drawn to emotional…
Martha is actively seeking Upmarket commercial fiction Narrative non-fiction of all kinds, but especially investigative reporting, adventure, and science & nature Literary fiction Martha is currently not seeking Childre…
Adult Fiction: I'm passionate about literary fiction with a unique, beautiful voice, but I also enjoy commercial fiction, women's fiction (no bodice-rippers, please), chick-lit, mysteries, suspense, thrillers - in genera…
I represent fiction and non-fiction for children and for adults. I'm currently seeking middle grade and young adult fiction and graphic novels, especially with diverse points of view. I also want general adult fiction,…
In adult and YA, Rebecca’s interests cover a wide range of genres, but most of all, she is interested in grounded, speculative stories, page-turning contemporary romance, non-linear storytelling, and elevated writing acr…
Jill is looking for fiction and non-fiction by unrepresented voices, BIPOC and Latinx writers, disabled persons, and people identifying as LGBTQ+, among others. She is interested in commercial and upmarket fiction, with…
Kiele Raymond (Senior Agent) joined TLA in 2017 to seek out bold new voices in literary fiction and narrative nonfiction. Kiele is open to queries and particularly interested in narratives set in and around the Caribbea…
At TLA, Kara is excited to represent nonfiction authors including activists, artists, witches, and revolutionaries; cookbooks about more than food, parenting books that see care work as central to social change, illustra…
She represents a diverse list of bestselling adult fiction and non-fiction and is actively looking to take on new clients. She loves to work with debut authors in the early stages of developing a project but also has ex…
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