Literary agents for upmarket fiction — page 3
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 (51–75 of 253)
Says: “literary and upmarket fiction”
In Adult Fiction she seeks captivating settings and relatable characters that highlight virtues like empathy and self-sacrifice whether the genre is historical (My Antonia, Outlander), literary/upmarket (The Snow Child,…
Says: “character-driven, elevated genre fiction”
She represents literary and upmarket fiction, and voice-driven nonfiction.
Says: “literary and upmarket fiction”
Offering individual focus and a global reach, literary agent WILLIAM CLARK represents serious narrative nonfiction, select literary and upmarket fiction, and illustrated books with cultural authority by authors whose wor…
She seeks authors with unique, clear voices who put forth smart, tightly-written prose. She is actively building her client list with both debut and veteran writers. Whether literary, upmarket, or commercial, she leans…
She seeks upmarket and smart commercial fiction for the adult market with unexpected POVs, braided structures, and resonant and, at times, exacting prose. Rose is not currently seeking Young Adult, Middle Grade, Picture…
Vice President & Executive Literary Agent Laura Crockett is interested in upmarket, character-driven adult and YA fiction with emotional depth, compelling stakes, and diversity. In both markets she is seeking fantasy––e…
Says: “upmarket and book club fiction”
She represents literary and upmarket fiction Kerry also represents select nonfiction and YA. She is particularly drawn to character-driven work, unconventional plot structures, unreliable narrators, complicated family…
Says: “Upmarket Literary Fiction”
In nonfiction she is drawn to narrative and idea-driven work shaped by expansive curiosity, especially projects that render the hidden structures of the world more legible. Her areas of interest include science, technolo…
Says: “literary and upmarket adult fiction”
Says: “literary and upmarket fiction”
She represents and is seeking plot-driven literary and upmarket fiction, narrative and creative non-fiction, and literary fiction for young adult and middle grade audiences.
I love what might get classified in pitch terms as “adult literary fiction,” and it’s what I read the most away from work, but I am interested in acquiring both upmarket and commercial fiction as well. I'm interested in…
Says: “upmarket adult fiction”
Jody represents both literary and upmarket fiction, as well as narrative nonfiction; across all categories she enjoys books that are beautifully written while also containing a rich storyline, and she’s especially lookin…
Says: “commercial and upmarket fiction”
Cora is open to queries in the following genres: upmarket fiction and literary fiction.
Says: “commercial or upmarket fiction”
Lee represents YA and adult fiction across genres, with a particular focus on upmarket and literary fiction, speculative fiction, and genre-blending thrillers/mysteries. They also represent a selective list of adult nonf…
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