Literary agents for upmarket fiction — page 2
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 (26–50 of 253)
Says: “books which sit on that sweet spot between literary and commercial”
Rachel is a Literary Agent working with the agency’s bestselling brand authors and building a list in literary, upmarket and book club fiction, as well as select narrative non-fiction. As a literary agent, she represent…
Says: “literary and commercial”
Liv is a Director & Literary Agent representing literary, upmarket and book club fiction. Liv is a Director & Literary Agent specialising in literary, upmarket and book club fiction. She is always excited to discover bo…
Imogen represents non-fiction which looks at serious subjects in innovative ways, and literary and upmarket fiction. In non-fiction, her list covers history, science, memoir, cookery, cultural criticism, social issues,…
Catherine represents children's (middle grade and YA) and adult fiction. In children's fiction, whether literary, commercial or genre, she is looking for singular and underrepresented voices, powerful ideas, imaginative…
Whether fiction or nonfiction, Maria is seeking novels that skew literary or upmarket, with an edge. Maria is looking for: literary and upmarket fiction, speculative fiction, horror, magical realism and reimaginings of…
Says: “commercial and upmarket/book club fiction”
Upmarket-commercial fiction, series crime and thrillers, historical fiction, high-concept fiction, middle grade, narrative non-fiction, true crime, memoir, popular science/psychology and serious history. Genres aside, A…
Says: “literary to upmarket spectrum”
I am primarily looking for middle grade and YA fiction. I generally gravitate towards voice and character driven narratives, as well as literary fiction and beautiful writing, which I prefer over complex plots and extens…
Says: “upmarket commercial fiction”
Having worked alongside Caroline and her roster of clients for the past few years, I am now actively looking to build a list across both fiction and non-fiction. In non-fiction, my taste is for the narrative. I’m intere…
Philippa has a broad range of interests, representing novels up and down the literary-commercial scale, as well as non-fiction, from highly illustrated to serious non-fiction. Diversity within her list is an ever-presen…
Rachel Mills is very selectively looking for new clients writing commercial and upmarket non-fiction and wishing to develop their work into major global publishing and media brands. Areas of interest include psychology,…
Says: “commercial and upmarket fiction”
Says: “moving and inspiring upmarket memoirs”
Speculative fiction – the real world, with a magical twist – in all its forms. From Natasha Pulley to Bobby Palmer to Kaliane Bradley to Cecilia Ahern to Caro Claire Burke. She wants to wonder: can this be explained by s…
I welcome adult fiction and non-fiction submissions with an open mind and am delighted to be building an eclectic list of literary, upmarket and commercial fiction and non-fiction. I admire authors who take creative ris…
Donald is interested in non-fiction, he is keen to see writing on history, popular science, social issues, nature, money and life management, music, sport, film and technology. He is also looking for well-written memoir…
My current focus is on literary and upmarket fiction and non-fiction (including lifestyle and wellbeing). I am currently not looking for Crime fiction. I firmly believe that what you have to say matters more than your g…
I am an Associate Agent a Watson, Little and I am building my list with writers of fiction and non-fiction who I can work closely and considerately with to build a career. I am actively looking for voices that continue t…
Says: “commercial upmarket writing”
In adult fiction, she represents literary, upmarket/book club, and women’s fiction, historical fiction, mystery, suspense, thrillers, science fiction, fantasy, and crossover speculative fiction. With children’s fiction,…
Today, he helps sports authors across North America find the right home for their book and secure strong publicity across the sports media landscape. Ames brings his passion and experience to helping athletes, broadcast…
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