Phrasemill lists literary agents who want villain protagonist, based on what they say on their public websites. “villain protagonist” is a trope tag; its identifier is villain-protagonist. 14 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.
Darley Anderson Literary, TV and Film Agency · London
Says: “an antagonist a genius”
My focus is to find authors and books that will become future bestsellers and brands. I specialise in mysteries, suspense, thrillers, crime and book club fiction, but I’m also a huge fan of anything that embodies the nat…
Darley Anderson Literary, TV and Film Agency · London
Says: “villains I love to hate”
Jade represents a list of thriller, horror and book club authors.
She represents a growing list of authors writing book club fiction, suspense, thrillers and horror.
Since then, Jade has continued to build a dynamic li…
Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency · GB
Says: “stories where our hero was supposed to be a villain”
Callen Martin is a Literary Agent specialising in accessible Middle Grade (7+), YA and SFF fiction with an action and adventure focus.
Middle Grade (7+), YA, New Adult, SFF fiction in all genres and formats (bar verse,…
Pérez Literary & Entertainment · London
Says: “a villain who is as charming as they are evil”
I represent YA and New Adult and am particularly interested in Contemporary Romance, Romantasy and Fantasy.
I am always attracted to the character and voice first, so give me romantic tension that has me giggling, a vil…
The Soho Agency · London
Says: “Villains. Hot villains. Villains so hot they make the reader change their own morals.”
She is actively acquiring and particularly looking for romance, fantasy and YA submissions.
Some themes she’d like to see:
Anything rooted in contemporary Irish culture or folklore
Romance from across the board: spicy…
Corvisiero Literary Agency · US
Says: “villains who have logical motives that give them a good reason for being who they are and seeking what they seek”
Marisa will judge each story not just on the writing, but also with an eye toward finding creative stories with well developed plots and rich characters with unique voices. She is always hoping for stories with standout…
Ladderbird Literary Agency · US
Says: “villainous female rage”
I am exclusively looking for Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian, and Pacific Islander voices who are or are not LGBTIQA+—basically anyone underrepresented and/or marginalized.
I love diverse and unique work that is fast-p…
Aevitas Creative Management · US
Says: “queer coded villains”
The goal of her list is to increase the amount of queer and BIPOC joy in the world, and to make space for marginalized authors to rework the tropes that historically oppressed them.
She is looking for strong commercial…
Creative Media Agency · US
Says: “rooting for an underdog or falling in love with the villain”
As an autoimmune advocate, she is passionate about working with authors who share a deep connection with their characters and embrace life through all disabilities, even the invisible ones. She is still growing her list…
Storm Literary Agency · US
Says: “villains with complex motivations and layers”
Now she’d like to advocate for stories that take the reader beyond the traditional hero’s journey.
Currently, Michelle represents middle grade, young adult, and some limited adult genres.
Drawn to all sorts of stories…
Serendipity Literary Agency · US
Says: “anti-heroes who are villainous but endearing at the same time”
Kelly considers herself a generalist who is drawn to lyrical writing and strong voices.
She is especially interested in nonfiction (narrative, practical, prescriptive, academic, commercial, and trade), where she looks f…
Folio Literary Management · US
Says: “Unapologetically villainous women”
I love a good adventure on and off the page, but especially the stories that dig into themes of identity and explore the metaphors of magic and monsters.
I work on Middle Grade, Young Adult, and Adult fiction across gen…
Corvisiero Literary Agency · US
Says: “villains who have logical motives that give them a good reason for being who they are and seeking what they seek”
Marisa will judge each story not just on the writing, but also with an eye toward finding creative stories with well developed plots and rich characters with unique voices. She is always hoping for stories with standout…
Birch Literary
Says: “villains who pose a genuine threat”
Alina is looking for select new adult and adult fiction. Across categories, she's drawn to emotionally intense stories with a strong hook, morally complicated characters, and heroines who make questionable choices. With…
