Literary agents for translated fiction

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want translated fiction, based on what they say on their public websites. “translated fiction” is a genre tag; its identifier is translated-fiction. 28 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 28)

Rachel Yeoh
Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency · GB
Rachel is a Literary Agent working with the agency’s bestselling brand authors and building a list in literary, upmarket and book club fiction, as well as select narrative non-fiction. As a literary agent, she represent…
Cara Lee Simpson
Susanna Lea Associates
I represent literary, book club and general fiction, as well as some narrative non-fiction and am actively developing a carefully curated client list of career authors. I am on the lookout for general fiction, immersive…
Laura Gross
Laura Gross Literary Agency · US
I’ve worked on a fantastic range of literature: all sorts of fiction—modern, historical, magical, translated, and children’s—as well as non-fiction about global and local politics, our climate, international affairs, his…
Bridget Wagner Matzie
Aevitas Creative Management · US
Says: “new and international voices”
Bridget Wagner Matzie represents a dynamic list of journalists, scientists, doctors, business leaders, activists, and expert writers who inspire, challenge and expand our understanding of the world. She is most interest…
Valeria Huerta
Aevitas Creative Management · US
Says: “new voices in translated fiction”
Valeria is passionate about expanding her non-fiction list, working with thought leaders, experts and visionaries to craft books that inspire a wiser and healthier world. Her focus is on representing high-quality zeitge…
Maggie Sadler
Howland Literary · US
Says: “narratives in translation”
Maggie primarily seeks accessible literary fiction and upmarket fiction for adult readers with distinct character voices, lyrical prose, and propulsive plots. She loves books that quietly yet unapologetically challenge a…
Marrissa Childs
Ladderbird Literary Agency · US
Says: “foreign story fanatic”
Marrissa is a reader that values detailed narratives, intelligent and cool characters, lessons learned, and family gained in unlikely places. I grew up in a literary world that valued-highly-BIPOC pain and poverty. So m…
Emma Shercliff
Laxfield Literary Associates · GB
Says: “literature in translation”
We provide representation for authors in Norfolk and Suffolk, writers from under-represented backgrounds and literature in translation. We are particularly interested in working with authors based in Africa & the Caribbe…
Elianna Kan
Massie McQuilkin & Altman Literary Agents · US
Says: “international literary voices in any language”
Her roster of authors has since expanded to include international literary voices in any language, and literary fiction and non-fiction in English. She is particularly interested in voice-driven literary fiction, and se…
Stephanie Steiker
Regal Hoffmann & Associates · US
Stephanie is open to submissions in serious and narrative non-fiction, as well as literary fiction (including graphic novels). In non-fiction, her interests are history, philosophy, current affairs, literary and cultura…
Jennifer Kim
Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency · US
Jennifer is most interested in literary fiction, speculative fiction, and translated fiction for the adult market, unusual history, journalism, politics, and pop-culture and music history. She's fond of oral histories i…
Beniamino Ambrosi
The Cheney Agency · US
Says: “authors in translation”
starting his list as agent, representing English-language nonfiction and literary fiction, and authors in translation
Christina Clifford
Union Literary · US
A lifelong New Yorker and lover of the written word, Christina is looking for both seasoned authors and new voices in fiction and nonfiction. She specializes in literary fiction and has a soft spot in her heart for inter…
Tracy Fisher
William Morris Endeavor · US
Says: “writers that originate outside of the English language”
Tracy is actively looking to sign writers that originate outside of the English language as well as thrillers with a smart twist. For nonfiction, she is primarily focused on film history and pop culture.
Alex Levenberg
William Morris Endeavor · US
Says: “nonfiction that does not originate in English”
She is actively looking for commercial fiction and nonfiction that does not originate in English.
Jay Mandel
William Morris Endeavor · US
Says: “international literary work”
Jay represents a wide range of both fiction and nonfiction – from international literary work to suspense thrillers, investigative journalism, political theory, history, popular science, business, technology writing, mem…
Ayser Ali
Ayser Ali Agency · GB
Says: “exceptional international fiction”
Based in London, Ayser Ali Agency is a literary and publishing rights agency representing exceptional international fiction and narrative non-fiction, with a focus on voices from Turkey and the Balkans. It champions dis…
Barbara J. Zitwer
Barbara J. Zitwer Agency · US
Says: “Zitwer has been especially recognized for introducing contemporary Korean literature to readers worldwide.”
Sorche Elizabeth Fairbank
Fairbank Literary · US
Our tastes tend toward literary and international fiction; voice-y novels with a strong sense of place; big memoir that goes beyond the me-moir; topical or narrative nonfiction with a strong interest in women’s voices, g…
Ria Julien
Frances Goldin Literary Agency · US
Says: “literature in translation”
Her interests include literature in translation, diaspora fiction, and nonfiction works of conscience on a wide range of topics including law, history, economics, women & gender, environmental and cultural studies. She…
Zeynep Sen
WordLink, Incorporated · US
Says: “literature in translation”
Zeynep is looking for literary and historical fiction, literature in translation, and narrative nonfiction.
Jean V. Naggar
Jean V. Naggar Literary Agency · US
Says: “works in translation”
Will Morningstar
Laura Gross Literary Agency · US
As an affiliate agent, I focus on bringing translated literature into Anglophone markets.
Lauren Bajek
Liza Dawson Associates · US
Lauren represents adult science fiction, fantasy, and horror, as well as upmarket fiction, mystery, and romance with speculative elements. She represents very select science/nature nonfiction, but she does not represent…
Nora Gonzalez
The Gernert Company · US
Nora is interested in representing literary and upmarket fiction, narrative nonfiction, memoirs, cookbooks, and select poetry. As a Spanish reader, she has a particular interest in translation, and is also seeking Spanis…

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