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. 253 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 (1–25 of 253)
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.
Says: “layered and deeply satisfying upmarket fiction”
Says: “upmarket and literary fiction”
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…
Says: “upmarket adult fiction”
Says: “upmarket contemporary novels”
Says: “commercial and upmarket fiction”
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 am happy to consider submissions in the following areas: Fiction: historical fiction, upmarket crime and thriller, speculative fiction. Non-fiction: memoir, narrative non-fiction, investigative journalism, business, fo…
Says: “upmarket reading group fiction”
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…
Says: “upmarket commercial fiction”
Says: “literary and upmarket fiction”
Says: “commercial, book club, and edging on literary novels”
She has wide-ranging tastes in fiction and is interested in writing for adult and new adult/crossover readers. She loves character-driven and high concept novels that combine intelligent writing with a commercial hook an…
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 general…
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…
I look for novels that combine great writing, plot and pace, distinctive characters, emotional depth and a strong hook – all the things that keep you turning the page. I like to be challenged, surprised, moved to tears,…
Says: “upmarket commercial fiction”
I work closely editorially with writers, regardless of genre. With non-fiction, I’ll help hone the smallest seed of an idea into a perfect, irresistible proposal and with fiction, I’ll make sure a first novel is as good…
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…
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…
Says: “writing that sits confidently between literary and commercial fiction”
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