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Literary agents looking for books about travel — page 2

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want travel, based on what they say on their public websites. “travel” is a subject tag; its identifier is travel. 42 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 (26–42 of 42)

  • Deborah Grosvenor

    Grosvenor Literary Agency · US

    Grosvenor is interested in narrative nonfiction in the categories of history, biography, politics, current and foreign affairs, memoir, food, health, adventure, the environment and travel. She is particularly interested…

  • Andrea Somberg

    Harvey Klinger · US

    A literary agent for over twenty years, Andrea represents a wide range of fiction and nonfiction, including projects for adult, young adult and middle grade audiences. Actively seeking projects in the following categori…

  • Maggie Sadler

    Howland Literary · US

    Says: “Projects orbiting topics of travel”

    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…

  • Eddie Schneider

    JABberwocky Literary Agency · US

    Says: “travel narratives that are socially engaged and possess an individual stamp”

    What I desire most are books that can help with this, whether in a straightforward way like narrative nonfiction, or an oblique way like a fantasy or science fiction novel—I'm always on the lookout for books that are gro…

  • Anne Marie O'Farrell

    Marcil O'Farrell Literary · US

    Anne Marie specializes in the nonfiction areas of human potential, personal growth, health and fitness, business, spirituality, sports, cooking, travel, gift and quirky books.

  • Adam Muhlig

    McIntosh & Otis · US

    Says: “travel and adventure”

    As an agent, Adam’s current interests include popular culture, natural history, travel and adventure, and sports. Adam is pursuing books that offer fresh a perspective or new analysis by or about mavericks in these field…

  • Kelly Thomas

    Serendipity Literary Agency · US

    Kelly considers herself a generalist who is drawn to lyrical writing and strong voices. She is especially interested in nonfiction (narrative, practical, prescriptive, academic, commercial, and trade), where she looks f…

  • Jane Chun

    Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA

    Jane is particularly interested in stories that center marginalized communities and prose that is cinematic and atmospheric with good rhythm. In both fiction and nonfiction, she is drawn towards compelling, fresh voices…

  • Rob Firing

    Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA

    – Social and cultural history or other fun history – History that connects to today, history that asks questions – Investigative reporting and narrative journalism – Popular science when it’s careful and Insightful –…

  • Samantha Haywood

    Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA

    Samantha represents a vibrant client list of novelists, memoirists, investigative journalists, graphic novelists and thought leaders. Plurality of voices, stories and authors of all backgrounds are encouraged! Originali…

  • Emma Dries

    Triangle House · US

    Says: “environmental and travel writing”

    Emma is interested in literary fiction and narrative nonfiction that grapples with climate change; ambitious multigenerational novels; speculative fiction; and dark or darkly comic domestic fiction. In nonfiction, she is…

  • Jane McGehee

    Calligraph · US

    Says: “fresh perspectives on adventure”

    In addition to managing Calligraph’s foreign rights, she is building a list of nonfiction and select fiction titles, and looking for a wide range of nonfiction, including journalistic investigations, cultural criticisms,…

  • Hannah Teachout

    Folio Literary Management · US

    Says: “Stories set outside of the US that make me feel like I've traveled there”

    I love a good adventure on and off the page, but especially the stories that dig into themes of identity and explore the metaphors of magic and monsters. I work on Middle Grade, Young Adult, and Adult fiction across gen…

  • Mytecia Myles

    Embolden Media Group · US

    Mytecia represents and develops select nonfiction and fiction projects, creative voices with distinctive perspectives, and meaningful stories to tell. She is particularly interested in projects that translate thought-pr…

  • James Macdonald Lockhart

    James Lockhart Agency · GB

    We represent writing which covers a broad range of genres, including memoir; geography; economics; politics; history; nature writing; biography; science; travel; and literary fiction.

  • Leigh Eisenman, Esq.

    Wolf Literary Services · US

    As an agent, Leigh represents exclusively adult nonfiction. She loves working on illustrated books of all stripes and is drawn to fresh perspectives and books that help people live better, more meaningful lives. She re…

  • Ivanka Dimitrova

    Olswanger Literary · US

    Ivanka is seeking commercial and upmarket fiction, including women’s fiction, book club fiction, mystery, thriller, romance, magical realism, low fantasy, and time-slip fiction. She is drawn to stories where history int…

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