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Literary agents looking for books about transformation

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want transformation, based on what they say on their public websites. “transformation” is a theme tag; its identifier is transformation. 9 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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  • Ed Wood

    The Blair Partnership · GB

    Says: “come out the other side feeling transformed”

    After a career publishing some of the biggest and best commercial fiction authors, I’m thrilled to take on clients in crime, thriller, mystery and book club fiction – and to be their creative and commercial champion. Fo…

  • Olivia Davies

    United Agents · London

    Says: “acts of reinvention”

    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…

  • Marisa Corvisiero

    Corvisiero Literary Agency · US

    Says: “stories that show growth”

    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…

  • Kelly Bergh

    Lucinda Literary · US

    Kelly Bergh represents adult practical nonfiction, with a particular focus on popular psychology, health and wellness, and self-transformation, as well as select children’s, gift, and fiction projects in these same areas…

  • Rebecca Matte

    KT Literary · US

    Rebecca represents all manner of Adult & YA speculative fiction (sci-fi, fantasy, horror, she loves it all) and romance. She is drawn to books that feature diverse, complex characters in deeply rooted relationships - pl…

  • Suzanne Brandreth

    Cooke McDermid Literary Agency · CA

    Idea-driven, big-think narrative non-fiction that grapples with what it is to be human (especially in the 21st century), particularly in the areas of psychology, nature, health, economics, business, technology, organizat…

  • Susan Velazquez Colmant

    JABberwocky Literary Agency · US

    Says: “romances in which the love interests help each other grow and change for the better”

    In general, I gravitate towards any story that details a complicated family dynamic, illustrates a transformative coming-of-age experience, and features unique voices like multicultural and LGBTQIA+ characters. To note,…

  • Katie Reed

    Katie Reed Literary · US

    Says: “character transformation that happens alongside the mystery”

    Across all genres, Katie is looking for what all readers want in a good story: characters that leap off the page, conflict and tension that grips her in the story, and strong prose that can compete with similar titles in…

  • Amelia Appel

    Triada US Literary Agency · US

    Says: “protagonists who are driven to change”

    Amelia’s passion lies in discovering and championing diverse voices in the adult and YA spaces. Amelia is currently seeking adult fiction, non-fiction, and young adult projects. She is looking for compelling adult lite…

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