Literary agents for true crime — page 2

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want true crime, based on what they say on their public websites. “true crime” is a genre tag; its identifier is true-crime. 72 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 (26–50 of 72)

Linda Konner
Linda Konner Literary Agency · US
Alison Lewis
Frances Goldin Literary Agency · US
Says: “literary true crime”
She represents a wide range of nonfiction, spanning cultural criticism, history, investigative journalism, popular science, social science, and literary true crime, as well as select literary fiction. She is particularl…
Jacqueline Lipton
Tobias Literary Agency · US
She represents authors of fiction and non-fiction, with a particular interest in narrative non-fiction, history, true crime, popular culture, and women’s issues.
Edward Necarsulmer IV
Dunow, Carlson & Lerner Literary Agency · US
Says: “Non Fiction True Crime”
He is known for cultivating strong new voices in teen & middle grade as well as picture books. He is keen to continue to team up with authors and artists who wish to look beyond the obvious and strive for the exceptiona…
Tamar Rydzinski
Context Literary Agency · US
Says: “…Fantasy General Fiction Non Fiction Biography Non Fiction Narrative Non Fiction Science Non Fiction True Crime Non Fiction General Other Non Fiction Childrens Graphic Novel Childrens Middle Grade…”
Mary M. Tahan
Clausen, Mays & Tahan Literary Agency · US
Says: “…Mystery Non Fiction Biography Non Fiction Diet Non Fiction How To Non Fiction Lifestyle Non Fiction True Crime Experience 25 Years of Industry Experience 2003 Member Since Submission Requirements My…”
Paige Terlip
Starling Literary + Media · US
Jennifer Unter
The Unter Agency · US
The Unter Agency is a full-service boutique agency specializing in quality fiction and nonfiction, with a particular interest in memoir, food/cooking, nature/environment, pop culture, travel/adventure, true crime, sports…
Cyle Young
Cyle Young Literary Elite, LLC · US
Says: “Non Fiction True Crime”
Amy O'Shea
Graham Maw Christie · London
Says: “true crime submissions”
She is interested in a wide variety of non-fiction, from prescriptions for thinking and living better by experts in their field, to humour, history, and memoir whereby the author immerses the reader in a lived experience…
Charlie Serabian
Martin Literary Management · US
Primarily, I'm looking to build my list in genre fiction of all kinds. I have a special place in my heart for sci-fi and fantasy with a strong sense of style, prose, and characterization. I love writing with an appreciat…
Gideon Pine
InkWell Management · US
Says: “He is also interested in representing writers in the nonfiction space with a focus on health and wellness, cooking, narrative nonfiction, true crime, and long form investigative journalism.”
Gina Panettieri
Talcott Notch Literary Services · US
Perhaps that's why I have such trouble limiting myself to just a few genres. I find it all fascinating! History, business, self-help, science, gardening, cookbooks, crafts, parenting, memoir, true crime and travel. Teach…
Hannah Andrade
Bradford Literary Agency · US
Says: “Investigative journalism/true crime stories with strong voice”
She likes to think of herself as an editorial-focused agent and is particularly eager to acquire BIPOC/underrepresented voices. She is prioritizing stories of joy where identity isn’t the focus and is especially excited…
Isabel Atherton
Creative Authors · GB
The agency represents titles with strong commercial potential in fashion, biography (especially music), autobiography, crafts, health, cookery and children's picture books. Other areas of interest include history, natura…
Haley Casey
Creative Media Agency · US
Says: “True Crime with a focus on people”
Haley is actively building her list, and is ready to assist her authors in achieving their publishing goals. High-Concept Book Club Fiction (like Killers of a Certain Age or The Bandit Queens) This should be something y…
Reiko Davis
DeFiore & Company · US
Says: “true crime projects that shed light on larger societal issues”
She represents both adult and children's books. On the adult side, she's seeking literary and upmarket fiction as well as narrative non-fiction. For adult fiction, she loves: Historical and contemporary novels set both…
Rachel Ridout
Harvey Klinger · US
Rachel is currently building her own list and is interested in adult, young adult, and middle grade fiction. She is a fan of magical realism, contemporary westerns, science fiction and all stories that quicken the pulse…
Elizabeth Kracht
Kimberley Cameron & Associates · US
She represents both literary and commercial fiction as well as nonfiction, and brings to the agency experience as a former acquisitions editor, freelance publicist, and writer. She appreciates writing that has depth, an…
Courtney Paganelli
Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary Agency · US
Courtney enjoys reading voice-driven commercial fiction, dark psychological fiction, and heartwarming romantic comedies. She particularly gravitates towards relatable adult or young adult novels that make her swoon over…
Liza Fleissig
Liza Royce Agency · US
Says: “Non Fiction True Crime”
Sharlene Martin
Martin Literary Management · US
Says: “true crime books”
Sharlene primarily represents adult nonfiction and represents some of the top true crime books in publishing. She conducts her clients with a strict policy that any crime-related book she represents must always be told…
Jill Marr
Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency · US
Jill is looking for fiction and non-fiction by unrepresented voices, BIPOC and Latinx writers, disabled persons, and people identifying as LGBTQ+, among others. She is interested in commercial and upmarket fiction, with…
Kelly Thomas
Serendipity Literary Agency · US
Says: “true crime manuscript with a murderous and methodical plot”
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…
Lindsey Smith
Speilburg Literary Agency · US
She represents a wide range of non-fiction, but especially loves true crime, pop culture, humor, gift books, music books, unique histories, and anything a bit weird and wonderful.

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