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Literary agents who want uplifting writing — page 2

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want uplifting, based on what they say on their public websites. “uplifting” is a tone tag; its identifier is uplifting. 41 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 (26–41 of 41)

  • Andie Smith

    Creative Media Agency · US

    Says: “Important/heavy topics touched on lightly, hope at the end of the tunnel”

    As an autoimmune advocate, she is passionate about working with authors who share a deep connection with their characters and embrace life through all disabilities, even the invisible ones. She is still growing her list…

  • Jo Ramsay

    Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA

    Says: “gritty and hopeful stories”

    For fiction, Jo is seeking books that subvert genre expectations or combine genres in innovative and twisty ways. They’re particularly searching for speculative fiction/light sci-fi (Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro,…

  • Katie Erickson

    Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency · US

    Says: “leaving room for hope”

    She represents picture books, as well as middle-grade and young-adult literature, specifically focusing on author-illustrators. I am eager for character-driven stories that explore what it means to be human while leavin…

  • Michelle Hauck

    Storm Literary Agency · US

    Says: “positive, upbeat characters”

    Now she’d like to advocate for stories that take the reader beyond the traditional hero’s journey. Currently, Michelle represents middle grade, young adult, and some limited adult genres. Drawn to all sorts of stories…

  • Rebecca Matte

    KT Literary · US

    Says: “inherently hopeful stories”

    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…

  • Thao Le

    Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency · US

    Thao represents children's, YA, Romance, and Sci-fi/Fantasy. She enjoys clever, heartfelt, and commercial middle grade and YA in prose or graphic novel format and across genres. In the Adult SFF realm, she’s a fan of con…

  • Andrea Nichols

    D4EO Literary Agency · US

    Fantasy/Romantasy that makes me feel like I’m actually being transported to another world, either by intricate world building or a whimsical vibe. Political intrigue plotlines. Better if it’s high concept. Romances that…

  • Ann Leslie Tuttle

    Dystel, Goderich & Bourret · US

    Says: “Works that are empowering and uplifting”

    Ann Leslie is currently seeking commercial and upmarket women’s fiction (e.g. contemporary and historical fiction, fiction featuring complex family dynamics and sagas and psychological thrillers), romance, mystery, horro…

  • Quressa Robinson

    Folio Literary Management · US

    Quressa Robinson is a literary agent at Folio Literary Management, representing adult fiction with a particular focus on science fiction & fantasy, horror, and romance. She is drawn to work that combines bold, distinctiv…

  • Grace Demyan

    Harvey Klinger · US

    Says: “heartfelt and thoughtful messaging”

    She is interested in a wide range of fiction and always on the lookout for underrepresented authors. In general, she loves quirky-off beat storytelling that can deliver heartfelt and thoughtful messaging, characters wit…

  • Bailey Tamayo

    Sanford J. Greenburger Associates · US

    Bailey is seeking middle grade, YA, and adult speculative fiction, fantasy, sci fi, horror, and anything in between—especially when the genre is a unique setting for the deeply human stories underneath. She is drawn to…

  • Emelie Burl

    Susan Schulman Literary Agency · US

    Says: “Stories that bend toward hope”

    She considers herself a literary omnivore, representing books for all ages and across many different genres. She loves anything and everything cozy (fantasy, mysteries, romantasy, non-fiction, horror, etc), and gravitat…

  • Keifer Ludwig

    BookEnds Literary Agency · US

    Says: “a simple, sweet story that makes him feel hopeful and inspired”

    He represents both commercial genre fiction and non-fiction. The common DNA uniting his list is stories that explore darkness with a sense of curiosity, humor and hope. He is passionate about finding underrepresented voi…

  • Marisa A. Corvisiero, Esq.

    Corvisiero Literary Agency · US

    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…

  • Andi Twaddle

    Spencerhill Associates · US

    Says: “stories that are joyful”

    With her sharp business skills and editorial mindset, Andi hopes to represent Adult and New Adult commercial fiction with a literary edge across Romance, Horror, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and select Book Club ready fiction with a…

  • wILLIAM mARASCO

    L. Perkins Agency · US

    Says: “heart and hope”

    William is actively seeking Kidlit through YA projects (including graphic novels and author + illustrator clients), with a focus for LGBTQ+ stories, fantastical adventures with heart and hope, spicy and swoon worthy roma…

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