Literary agents for thriller — page 4
Phrasemill lists literary agents who want thriller, based on what they say on their public websites. “thriller” is a genre tag; its identifier is thriller. 265 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 (76–100 of 265)
Marisa will judge each story not just on the writing, but also with an eye toward finding creative stories with well developed plots and rich characters with unique voices. She is always hoping for stories with standout…
she represents a client list that spans all age groups and categories, with an emphasis on fresh perspectives and strong voices Katelyn is looking for voice and quality writing above all else when she falls in love with…
Ronald is focused on cinematic stories with strong hooks and relatable characters, and he is always looking for projects from queer, BIPOC, and other underrepresented authors. He is actively looking for thriller/mystery…
Says: “…Focus Fiction Debut Fiction Inspirational Fiction Mystery Fiction Paranormal Scifi Fantasy Thriller General Fiction Fiction Literary Non Fiction Biography Non Fiction Business Investing Finance…”
Anne Hawkins has an eclectic list ranging from thrillers to literary fiction to serious non-fiction. She also has particular interests in science, history, public policy, medicine and women`s issues.
Christa has been at McIntosh and Otis, Inc. in the Children’s Literature Department since 2009 where she is actively acquiring for all age groups in children’s. Christa is taking on picture books very sparingly and is n…
Says: “thrillers that keep me guessing”
Jackson Keeler is the founder of InkWorks, a boutique literary and book-to-film agency championing bold, voice-driven fiction—particularly in mystery, thriller, speculative, and fantasy. He’s especially drawn to genre-b…
An avid reader across genres, Lauren is particularly interested in commercial and upmarket fiction, especially romance, mysteries, thrillers, and women's fiction, as well as select picture books and nonfiction titles. S…
Says: “thrillers in the vein of Verity by Colleen Hoover and I'm thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid”
Donovan is looking for genre fiction, such as Mystery/Thriller, Historical, YA contemporary, and New Adult, as well as Narrative Nonfiction and Memoir, with a particular interest in underrepresented voices, untold multic…
She is drawn to writing that creates its own sense of movement on the page, and stories that center unforgettable characters and singular experiences that, once captured, speak to something universal. She loves writers w…
I’m looking for stories that surprise and delight, characters I can’t stop thinking about, tropes turned on their ears, and, above all, sharp writing. I’d love to find the charm, wit, and twists of The Wedding People by…
Says: “Subject Focus Fiction Debut Fiction Horror New Adult Fiction Paranormal Scifi Fantasy Thriller Fiction Romance General Fiction Fiction Literary Childrens Young Adult Fiction Childrens…”
She reps kidlit through adult fiction and nonfiction and prioritizes underrepresented authors, especially BIPOC authors, across the board. Her favorite submissions usually have something to say about the world we live i…
Literary/commercial novels that tackle timely issues and uncomfortable or complicated relationship dynamics and leave the reader grappling long after the last page is read (Intermezzo, Little Fires Everywhere, All Adults…
Elana has specialized in children's publishing from the beginning of her career It all adds up to her loving books that expertly combine the timely and the timeless. Fiction Mystery Thriller Fiction Romance Childrens M…
I am exclusively looking for Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian, and Pacific Islander voices who are or are not LGBTIQA+—basically anyone underrepresented and/or marginalized. I love diverse and unique work that is fast-p…
Alice Speilburg is the founder of Speilburg Literary Agency representing commercial fiction and narrative nonfiction in the adult market. Her first editing gig was on the news desk of her college daily, and she is still…
Says: “thrillers with a hint of horror”
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