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Literary agents who want books set in urban

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want urban, based on what they say on their public websites. “urban” is a setting tag; its identifier is urban. 7 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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  • Katie Greenstreet

    Paper Literary · London

    Says: “classic New York story”

    I’m building a list of quality commercial and upmarket/book club fiction, with a select number of memoirs and non-fiction projects also in the mix. Psychological suspense is my first love as both an agent and a reader,…

  • Rachel Beck

    Liza Dawson Associates · US

    Says: “And I’m always a sucker for an NYC or Los Angeles/southern California setting.”

    I believe that the right book can change or heal a life, and I want to find those. But I’m also interested in lighter fiction that helps me escape or simply makes me laugh after a tough day. Or nonfiction that teaches me…

  • Katherine Flynn

    Calligraph · US

    Says: “urban or foreign locales”

    Katherine represents history, biography, politics, current affairs, investigative journalism, narrative nonfiction, cultural criticism, pop culture, adventure, true crime, science, nature, medicine, business, sociology,…

  • Gabrielle Harbowy

    Corvisiero Literary Agency · US

    Gabrielle is seeking science fiction, fantasy, paranormal mysteries, queer romance, and genre-bending speculative fiction. She loves reading diverse books, characters that come alive and immersive worlds, and tropes tur…

  • Eva Scalzo

    Speilburg Literary Agency · US

    Eva is looking for voice-driven YA and romance that balances heart, humor, and hope—stories where falling in love helps characters discover who they are. Think high-concept setups with emotional depth: the summer that c…

  • 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…

  • Natalie Rosselli

    Aaron Priest Literary Agency · New York

    Says: “big city settings”

    She is actively building her list. Natalie is currently most interested in and actively seeking out adult and new adult fiction, specifically in the following genres: romance, romantasy, and women’s/book club fiction.…

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