Literary agents for upmarket fiction
Phrasemill lists literary agents who want upmarket fiction, based on what they say on their public websites. “upmarket fiction” is a genre tag; its identifier is upmarket-fiction. 232 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 (1–25 of 232)
I am looking for a book that I'll be thinking about long after I finish the last page. This could be a twisty suspense with an exciting and original hook (I love a high concept hook!) or an epic or intimate love story wi…
She represents literary and upmarket fiction, genre titles in fantasy and horror, YA, and select non-fiction. Editorially hands on, Clara looks for the most exciting new talent and established writers seeking to take th…
Lori specializes in upmarket fiction with propulsive storylines—book club, mystery, suspense, and psychologically layered narratives—and selectively represents cookbooks and literary memoir. Lori Galvin is a literary ag…
She focuses in upmarket and literary fiction by authors who write in English and Spanish. She is passionate about international voices and is used to working with authors that live in different corners of the world. Sh…
Sara specialises in fiction, representing literary, reading group and genre fiction authors. She is passionate about storytelling, with particular interest in upmarket genre (especially thrillers), reading group and acc…
She is looking for authors in both non-fiction and fiction. In non-fiction she is looking for experts and journalists who have something new to say about their areas of expertise, in almost any subject area but particula…
Julie Gourinchas (she/they) is a French-American literary agent championing an award-winning, selective list focused on upmarket and literary adult and new adult fiction across a wide variety of genres. In fiction, she'…
Bryony Woods represents an eclectic mix of talented and award winning writers, including Sunday Times and New York Times bestsellers, with a list spanning from quirky children’s fiction and YA through to a broad range of…
Harry Illingworth is a literary agent at DHH Literary Agency. He represents authors of commercial and upmarket fiction and non-fiction, with a particular passion for crime, thrillers, and book club fiction. He is buildin…
I'm always looking for fiction that completely pulls me in from the first page and refuses to let go. I love stories with a compelling commercial hook, but what keeps me reading is brilliant characterisation, emotional d…
I am building a list of literary and upmarket fiction and non-fiction. I am particularly drawn to writing which combines elements of other genres. I love strange concepts and wild ideas, stories that play with form and…
I represent a range of fiction, from literary prize-winners to upmarket reading group fiction, and well-written crime novels. I’m looking for work that is ambitious and surprising, both satisfying to read and deep enoug…
I represent historical thriller writers, contemporary and historical literary novelists, upmarket genre and bookclub fiction, science writers, food writers, historians, nature writers, music journalists, memoirists, and…
I have a broad list across different genres of fiction, alongside a smaller non-fiction and children’s book list, and I’m always looking for new and exciting projects. I love working on literary fiction and upmarket com…
I represent a list of literary and upmarket fiction and non-fiction. This summer, I’m really looking to read literary and genre crossover: stylish, clever writing with horror, sci-fi, thriller, gothic, mystery, or dysto…
Maria works with Sam Edenborough handling translation rights on behalf of Greyhound Literary's clients and is building her own list of authors as a primary agent. She has wide-ranging tastes in fiction and is interested…
A life-long reader of speculative fiction, Sam would like to see highly original submissions in the science fiction, fantasy and literary horror genres. He's also keen to take on experts writing non-fiction for a genera…
I represent both adult and children’s fiction (as well as a small amount of non-fiction) and, more than anything, I want to be entertained by a great story while caring deeply about your characters. In general I love bo…
She represents award-winning and bestselling authors of commercial and upmarket fiction and non-fiction for adults and young readers. She is particularly drawn to stories that explore the complexities of human relations…
At ICA, Sharmaine is actively building a list of fiction and non-fiction with international ambition, seeking distinctive voices, emotional resonance, and stories that broaden how we see the world. She is looking for li…
I have wide-ranging tastes in both fiction and non-fiction. In fiction, I work across upmarket commercial to literary fiction and mistrust pigeon-holing books into genres. I’m actively looking to take on distinctive fic…
Hayley is a Director and Literary Agent representing writers of commercial and bookclub fiction across all genres. I’m particularly drawn to a strong hook and one line pitch – a setting, structure, or a ‘what if’ that c…
Emma is a literary agent and actively acquiring literary to commercial fiction, with a focus on upmarket literary/book club fiction, romantic dramas, thrillers and suspense. She is drawn to fiction that balances wide com…
She is a lover of literary fiction, narrative non-fiction and food writing; Olivia is building her list as Associate Agent, alongside assisting literary agent and Director Claire Paterson Conrad. In fiction, I’m drawn t…
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