Literary agents for upmarket fiction — page 7

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 (151–175 of 253)

Martha Webb
Cooke McDermid Literary Agency · CA
Says: “Upmarket commercial fiction”
Martha is actively seeking Upmarket commercial fiction Narrative non-fiction of all kinds, but especially investigative reporting, adventure, and science & nature Literary fiction Her list comprises literary fiction, up…
Paige Wheeler
Creative Media Agency · US
Says: “upscale fiction and nonfiction books”
Paige loves to represent commercial and upscale fiction, particularly mystery, thriller, suspense, as well as women’s fiction and romance genres. She also represents narrative and prescriptive nonfiction by authors with…
Alexandra Franklin
Curtis Brown, Ltd. · US
Says: “upmarket and literary fiction”
Alexandra is particularly interested in upmarket and literary fiction, narrative nonfiction and memoir, and select literary YA.
Andrea Nichols
D4EO Literary Agency · US
Fantasy/Romantasy that makes me feel like I’m actually being transported to another world, either by intricate world building or a whimsical vibe. Political intrigue plotlines. Better if it’s high concept. Romances that…
Michele Mortimer
Darhansoff & Verrill Literary Agents · US
Says: “elevated genre work that is undoubtedly literary though it may be marketed as genre-specific”
Presently, Michele is intensifying her pursuit of genre fiction, specifically: crime, horror, and speculative fiction. Narrative and prescriptive nonfiction remain priorities. And however children’s reading habits may be…
Abby Walters
David Black Literary Agency · US
At David Black, Abby is focused on representing upmarket and literary fiction and is most interested in novels that privilege voice and psychological depth. She is especially eager for character-driven narratives center…
Reiko Davis
DeFiore & Company · US
She represents both adult and children's books. On the adult side, she's seeking literary and upmarket fiction as well as narrative non-fiction. For adult fiction, she loves: Historical and contemporary novels set both…
Tamara Kawar
DeFiore & Company · US
Tamara represents writer and illustrator clients in both the children’s and adult markets, with a particular focus on talented LGBTQ+ and BIPOC storytellers. Tamara is actively seeking graphic novels for all ages and ac…
Mason Rowlee
DeFiore & Company · US
Mason only represents adult books. He is seeking innovative, boundary-pushing literary fiction, engrossing upmarket and commercial fiction, and nonfiction that amplifies traditionally underrepresented voices in publishin…
Kat Kerr
Donald Maass Literary Agency · US
Says: “Literary and Uplit work”
She graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelors in English and is drawn to literary and commercial voices within the adult and young adult markets, as well as select adult nonfiction. Kat feels strongly abo…
Sharon Pelletier
Dystel, Goderich & Bourret · US
Sharon’s list includes upmarket fiction of all sorts, from smart, complex women’s fiction; to unexpected suspense fiction and romance; to hearty, unforgettable book club fiction. She also occasionally takes on compelling…
Ann Leslie Tuttle
Dystel, Goderich & Bourret · US
Says: “upmarket women's fiction”
Ann Leslie is currently seeking commercial and upmarket women’s fiction (e.g. contemporary and historical fiction, fiction featuring complex family dynamics and sagas and psychological thrillers), romance, mystery, horro…
Michaela Whatnall
Dystel, Goderich & Bourret · US
Quressa Robinson
Folio Literary Management · US
Quressa Robinson is a literary agent at Folio Literary Management, representing adult fiction with a particular focus on science fiction & fantasy, horror, and romance. She is drawn to work that combines bold, distinctiv…
Lauren Spieller
Folio Literary Management · US
Says: “voicey, upmarket writing”
On the kidlit side, I represent MG and YA, along with crossover novels that walk the line between YA and Adult. Whatever the age category or genre, I’m passionate about representing diverse and underrepresented voices, a…
Samantha Shea
Georges Borchardt · US
Her list includes literary fiction, memoir/narrative nonfiction, journalism, popular culture, essays, cultural criticism, and history. Samantha is open to queries in the following genres: upmarket fiction, journalism, h…
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HG Literary · US
Says: “select upmarket fiction”
She represents visually striking books across the young reader space, from preschool to young adult, from graphic novels to novels. In the adult space, she represents select upmarket fiction, political journalism, and gr…
Julia Kardon
HG Literary · US
She is interested primarily in literary and upmarket fiction and memoir, and especially stories grappling with racial, religious, sexual or national identity, narrative nonfiction, journalism, and history. She does not…
Alex Reubert
HG Literary · US
Says: “character-driven upmarket novels”
Alex represents a variety of adult fiction and nonfiction. In literary fiction, he especially loves books that are style forward, poignant, or funny, ideally all three. He’s looking for character-driven upmarket novels w…
Jillian Schelzi
HG Literary · US
She is thrilled to now be open to queries herself! Jillian loves a novel that is going to make her feel deeply, whether that is devastating sorrow or profound joy. She is primarily looking for adult fiction and is speci…
Carrie Howland
Howland Literary · US
Carrie is accepting submissions for: adult literary, upmarket, and commercial fiction as well as memoir, narrative and prescriptive non-fiction, and cookbooks.
Esty Loveing-Downes
Howland Literary · US
Esty is looking for romance in adult, new adult, or YA spaces, upmarket fiction, adult or YA grounded fantasy, and literary fiction. In YA and adult romance, Esty is looking for grounded fantasy like DIVINE RIVALS or EM…
Maggie Sadler
Howland Literary · US
Maggie primarily seeks accessible literary fiction and upmarket fiction for adult readers with distinct character voices, lyrical prose, and propulsive plots. She loves books that quietly yet unapologetically challenge a…
Irene Goodman
Irene Goodman Literary Agency · US
Her interests include business, health, politics and history, cookbooks, pop culture, Jewish interest, Francophilia, lifestyle, upmarket fiction, historical fiction, and mysteries. Irene is one of the foremost experts i…
Susan Velazquez Colmant
JABberwocky Literary Agency · US
Says: “general upmarket fiction”
In general, I gravitate towards any story that details a complicated family dynamic, illustrates a transformative coming-of-age experience, and features unique voices like multicultural and LGBTQIA+ characters. To note,…

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