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. 232 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.
Agents (151–175 of 232)
Laura is now focused on representing works of serious nonfiction by journalists, historians, and business leaders; upmarket fiction; and select children’s books. She is always seeking fresh, diverse voices, and innovativ…
She reads most types of literary and upmarket commercial fiction, especially works that show powerful imagination, revelatory character arcs, compulsive plotting and unpredictable points of view illustrating timeless the…
Lucinda Halpern is a literary agent, author, and founder of Lucinda Literary, a boutique agency specializing in fiction and nonfiction by leading experts and cultural voices. Today, Lucinda represents New York Times, Wa…
Aram is looking for novelists – literary and commercial – who put immersive storytelling front and center. Regardless of genre, what gets Aram’s attention is a writer who brings authentic emotional consequences to their…
She represents authors and author estates, and works across a wide range of categories including literary and upmarket fiction, narrative nonfiction, memoir, history, science, psychology, and cookbooks. I am drawn to pr…
Celeste represents a select list of fiction and nonfiction authors who sell millions of copies of their books around the world, including #1 New York Times bestselling authors Fredrik Backman, Janet Evanovich, David Gogg…
Peter Knapp is a partner and agent, representing adult, young adult, and middle grade fiction. He is looking for both emerging voices and established authors, and what drew him to the agenting side of the business is no…
Rebecca is interested in commercial and literary fiction with a focus on literary novels of suspense, women’s fiction, contemporary romance, and young adult, as well as journalistic non-fiction and memoir. Most of all, s…
She represents character-driven commercial and upmarket fiction with strong emotional stakes and narrative urgency. She is particularly drawn to women’s fiction, historical fiction, romance, mystery, and thriller/suspens…
Jill is looking for fiction and non-fiction by unrepresented voices, BIPOC and Latinx writers, disabled persons, and people identifying as LGBTQ+, among others. She is interested in commercial and upmarket fiction, with…
Iwalani is seeking adult upmarket and literary fiction and select nonfiction. In fiction, she loves coming-of-age narratives, family dramas, and stories that challenge systems of power. She is often drawn to a strong s…
Sarah represents a range of fiction and nonfiction authors writing for the adult market. In fiction she focuses on upmarket and literary fiction that is accessible to a wide audience and contains beautiful language with…
Madeline is seeking literary and upmarket fiction, as well as select narrative nonfiction and memoir. She is committed to advocating for voices that have been underrepresented in publishing. In fiction, Madeline loves…
Sandy is seeking mainly upmarket commercial and literary fiction for the adult market. She enjoys women’s fiction for book clubs, smart page-turning thrillers, works of suspense with complex protagonists, mysteries of a…
She represents authors from all over the world and is drawn to the international narratives whether told in story, memoir, or essays, as well as literary fiction reflecting diverse, global voices, speculative fiction, up…
Sara Shandler joined The Book Group in 2025 and primarily represents upmarket and book club fiction, psychological suspense, layered family dramas, and high-concept contemporary YA with a fresh, singular voice. She’s es…
She’s drawn to big, propulsive fiction that grabs you from the first page and won’t let go. She’s especially interested in atmospheric thrillers, dark psychological suspense, mystery and crime fiction and voice driven up…
Ann is looking for characters who aren’t afraid to stand up for their convictions and beliefs – whether they fight with their fists or their words. She’s open to all genres of middle grade—and especially love stories tha…
Laura focuses on adult upmarket and literary fiction and elevated genre including horror, suspense, romance, and grounded speculative fiction. In all categories, she is particularly drawn to books with a commercial hook…
Jane is particularly interested in stories that center marginalized communities and prose that is cinematic and atmospheric with good rhythm. In both fiction and nonfiction, she is drawn towards compelling, fresh voices…
Samantha Haywood’s submission mandates include: Plurality of voices, stories and authors of all backgrounds are encouraged! Originality and variety in my client list is the objective. Fiction Mandates: Literary fiction…
Kate is looking to represent commercial to upmarket adult fiction and non-fiction. She is seeking authors with strong platforms in non-fiction, including true crime, narrative, journalism, memoir, sports, current affair…
Eva is building a list that includes a wide range of upmarket and literary fiction, as well as narrative nonfiction. Some qualities she looks for in a manuscript include: memorable narrative voice, rich, layered multige…
Amanda is looking for stories and projects that make her feel deeply and that surprise her, whether that be in form, voice, tone, concept, ambition, or all of the above. She is particularly drawn to stories from Asian an…
Ashley is actively seeking manuscripts in Adult, YA, and MG fiction. She is particularly drawn to books that showcase a strong commercial appeal combined with literary writing. Her tastes are broad, encompassing genres…
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