Literary agents for speculative fiction

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want speculative fiction, based on what they say on their public websites. “speculative fiction” is a genre tag; its identifier is speculative-fiction. 219 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 (1–25 of 219)

Jessica Lee
A.M. Heath & Co. · GB
Says: “Novels that use surreal, dystopic, magical realist or horrifying elements to unsettle established modes of being”
I'm an Associate Agent here at A.M. Heath, actively building a list of literary fiction and non-fiction. In fiction, my taste ranges from the highly literary to novels that engage across the board. I’m drawn to a combin…
Oli Munson
A.M. Heath & Co. · GB
Says: “speculative fiction with high concept plots”
I have a wonderfully varied list (one of the perks of being an agent) but I’ve always been a sucker for commercial fiction that has the Holy Trinity of pace, plot and character. Those are the three elements I’m looking f…
Euan Thorneycroft
A.M. Heath & Co. · GB
I am looking for a book that I'll be thinking about long after I finish the last page. This could be a twisty suspense with an exciting and original hook (I love a high concept hook!) or an epic or intimate love story wi…
Erica Bauman
Aevitas Creative Management · US
Says: “speculative worlds filled with haunting, quietly wondrous magic”
Erica Bauman represents a wide variety of authors across middle grade, young adult, and commercial adult fiction Erica is most interested in commercial novels that feature an exciting premise and lyrical, atmospheric wr…
Sarah Levitt
Aevitas Creative Management · US
Says: “the strange and speculative”
Sarah Levitt represents critically acclaimed, award-winning, and NYT bestselling nonfiction and select fiction writers (including two MacArthur "Geniuses" and counting). Her list includes journalists, academics, historia…
Mary C. Moore
Aevitas Creative Management · US
Says: “SFF stories with fresh worlds and nuanced themes”
She is currently hoping to find layered and deeply satisfying upmarket fiction, bookclub fiction with light speculative elements, and SFF stories with fresh worlds and nuanced themes. Mary represents a wide range of fic…
Chris Wellbelove
Aitken Alexander Associates · GB
I represent writers of fiction and nonfiction from across the literary spectrum, as well as a handful of poets. Across fiction and nonfiction, I am drawn to originality, imagination and personality. Almost all the ficti…
Emma Paterson
Aitken Alexander Associates · GB
I represent writers of fiction, non-fiction and poetry, among them a number of bestselling and prize-winning authors. Across all forms, I want to be surprised and transported but moved principally by the quality of the…
Jenny Savill
Andrew Nurnberg Associates · GB
Jenny is open to submissions, and is currently looking for accessible literary fiction, upmarket women’s fiction; romance; literary horror and sci fi; speculative fiction and ghost stories; suspense, crime and thriller;…
Rory Clarke
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…
Max Edwards
Apple Tree Literary · London
Says: “literary and speculative fiction”
Max has established himself as one of the pre-eminent agents for serious and narrative non-fiction writers in the UK, as well as a leading agent of literary and speculative fiction. His authors include a number of world…
Camilla Bolton
Darley Anderson Literary, TV and Film Agency · London
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…
Jade Kavanagh
Darley Anderson Literary, TV and Film Agency · London
Says: “speculative fiction with a darker edge”
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…
Veronique Baxter
David Higham Associates · GB
I represent authors of literary and genre fiction including Naomi Alderman, Belinda Bauer, Carys Bray, Oliver Harris, Holly Gramazio, Sarah Hilary, S.E Lynes, Stephen Kelman, Charlotte Philby, Sarah Pinborough, M. L. Rio…
Jemima Forrester
David Higham Associates · GB
In fiction I love distinctive narrative voices, well-paced plots with a great hook, and complex female characters. I’m often drawn to humour, quirky or unusual narrators, moral dilemmas and stories about sisters. In non…
Molly Ker Hawn
David Higham Associates · GB
Says: “speculative fiction for adults”
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…
Sara Langham
David Higham Associates · GB
Says: “a speculative element”
I am building a list of literary and upmarket fiction and non-fiction. I am particularly drawn to writing which combines elements of other genres. I love strange concepts and wild ideas, stories that play with form and…
Ben Dunn
DunnFogg · GB
I am happy to consider submissions in the following areas: Fiction: reading group, women’s fiction, speculative fiction. Non-fiction: memoir, narrative-led non-fiction, media tie-in (TV, Radio, Social Media, Podcast), po…
Jack Fogg
DunnFogg · GB
I am happy to consider submissions in the following areas: Fiction: historical fiction, upmarket crime and thriller, speculative fiction. Non-fiction: memoir, narrative non-fiction, investigative journalism, business, fo…
Gemma Cooper
Gemma Cooper Literary · GB
Says: “light speculative fiction with a twist”
My list is typified by big-concept, commercial series fiction. If you can describe your children’s fiction in one line, or in an ‘X meets Y’ elevator pitch, I want to read it. I like books that have obvious potential fo…
Mia Dakin
Greene & Heaton · GB
Says: “fantasy, I am looking for something more grounded, with a light touch on the magical elements and edging closer to speculative/dystopic”
In fantasy, I am looking for something more grounded, with a light touch on the magical elements and edging closer to speculative/dystopic. The world building must be incredibly strong and compulsive, so that I’m quickly…
Liza DeBlock
Greenstone Literary · GB
Says: “thriller set in an unusual location, or with a speculative edge”
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…
Maria Brannan
Greyhound Literary · GB
Says: “thoughtful, incisive speculative stories”
She has wide-ranging tastes in fiction and is interested in writing for adult and new adult/crossover readers. She loves character-driven and high concept novels that combine intelligent writing with a commercial hook an…
Sam Edenborough
Greyhound Literary · GB
A life-long reader of speculative fiction, Sam would like to see highly original submissions in the science fiction, fantasy and literary horror genres. He's also keen to take on experts writing non-fiction for a general…
Hannah Sheppard
Hannah Sheppard Literary Agency · GB
Says: “Epic love stories with a speculative twist”
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…

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