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Literary agents for upmarket fiction — page 11

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. 258 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 (251–258 of 258)

  • Renée Jarvis

    Triangle House · US

    Renée is seeking narrative nonfiction, adult speculative, upmarket, and literary fiction, and children’s books. She is looking for works that center POC and LGBTQIA+ voices and is particularly drawn to the work of Black…

  • John Jardin

    Folio Literary Management · US

    In nonfiction, John is looking for narrative nonfiction from folks with strong, clear, and historically underrepresented voices with an eye always toward justice and anti-imperialism — stories that challenge dominant nar…

  • Erin Niumata

    Folio Literary Management · US

    Says: “speculative upmarket fiction”

    Fiction: commercial women’s fiction, romance, historical fiction, mysteries, psychological thrillers, speculative upmarket fiction, suspense, humor, romantasy, horror Nonfiction: self-help, women’s issues, pop culture a…

  • Jessica Friedman

    Sterling Lord Literistic · US

    Jessica represents literary and upmarket fiction and narrative nonfiction, as well as literature in translation and select graphic novels. She is interested in distinctive voices and writing that challenges the expected…

  • Mary Krienke

    Sterling Lord Literistic · US

    Says: “literary and upmarket fiction”

    Mary represents literary and upmarket fiction, narrative nonfiction, and select prescriptive and illustrated projects. Whether in fiction or nonfiction, Mary gravitates toward work that is fierce, sharp, nuanced, and un…

  • Christopher Combemale

    Sterling Lord Literistic · US

    He is looking for voice driven literary and upmarket fiction, especially any novel with a high concept. He is open to speculative elements as well as genre fiction with an upmarket execution, particularly thriller and f…

  • Tyler Monson

    Sterling Lord Literistic · US

    He represents forthcoming books by Maggie Menditto (Norton), Kira Chung Judish (Harper), and Andrew Patrick Higgins (Minotaur Books), and is actively building a list of distinctive, voice-driven writers. Tyler is drawn…

  • Alina Elkin

    Birch Literary

    Alina is looking for select new adult and adult fiction. Across categories, she's drawn to emotionally intense stories with a strong hook, morally complicated characters, and heroines who make questionable choices. With…

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