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. 24 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
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:…
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…
Alongside this, I am building a list of East Asian authors in translation. I am passionate about Japanese literature and I work with a number of agencies and publishers in Japan to find homes for their titles in the UK,…
I read mysteries, historical fiction, and World War One literature while growing up in London. I’ve worked on a fantastic range of literature: all sorts of fiction—modern, historical, magical, translated, and children’s…
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…
Laurence is interested in literary fiction and non-fiction that break down barriers and cross over languages and borders. She is particularly keen on voice-led books that play with form and genre and sidestep expectatio…
Paloma Hernando got her start at Einstein Literary Management in 2020, where she built a list focusing on graphic novels and illustrated books, and joined APL in the fall of 2024. Coming from a background of independent…
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…
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…
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 is particularly drawn to e…
Strachan Literary Agency specializes in representing literary fiction and narrative nonfiction: compelling stories, well told. Laura Strachan holds a B.A. in English Literature from Towson University and a J.D. from the…
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 international fiction hailing from the homeland of author…
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.
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…
Cody is actively looking for authors and projects originating outside the English language. He is interested in fiction writers who marry literary prose and a singular voice with a plot-driven, suspenseful structure, li…
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…
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…
She works alongside Natasha Fairweather and Georgia Garrett and enjoys reading literary fiction, memoir/autofiction, and translated fiction.
She works alongside Peter Straus, and enjoys reading literary fiction, memoir, works in translation, and writing on the visual arts.
Sarah represents literary fiction, essay collections, and journalism. She is particularly interested in works in translation, voices from the Asian diaspora, and climate writing.
Zeynep is looking for literary and historical fiction, literature in translation, and narrative nonfiction.
She represents literary and upmarket fiction, narrative nonfiction, psychology, and young readers' fiction. She represents a wide range of literary fiction and narrative nonfiction, with a particular passion for interna…
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