Literary agents who value voice-driven — page 10

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want voice-driven, based on what they say on their public websites. “voice-driven” is a craft tag; its identifier is voice-driven. 332 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 (226–250 of 332)

Larissa Melo Pienkowski
Jennifer Azantian Literary Agency · US
Says: “Across genres and age groups, I gravitate to books where the personal stakes are high, the writing is sophisticated and confident, and characters' desires and motivations are both unique and propulsiv…”
Across age groups, her list spans the spectrum of literary and commercial in both fiction and nonfiction. She believes books are a critical tool in the ongoing fight for liberation, and she has a passion for bringing bo…
Jennifer De Chiara
Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency · US
Says: “unique, beautiful voice”
Adult Fiction: I'm passionate about literary fiction with a unique, beautiful voice, but I also enjoy commercial fiction, women's fiction (no bodice-rippers, please), chick-lit, mysteries, suspense, thrillers - in genera…
Barney Karpfinger
Karpfinger Agency · US
Says: “ease with language”
Over the years, Barney has represented more fiction than non-fiction. Recently, though, he’s worked on a bit more non-fiction—work as varied as a philosopher’s take on procrastination, a dance critic’s look at grace in a…
Francesca Riccardi
Kate Nash Literary Agency · GB
Says: “books with a strong voice”
She represents commercial and upmarket fiction and reads widely across all genres, with particular interests in books with a strong voice and sense of place, high concept hooks, and novels that showcase lesser known expe…
Elizabeth Kracht
Kimberley Cameron & Associates · US
Says: “an introspective voice”
She represents both literary and commercial fiction as well as nonfiction, and brings to the agency experience as a former acquisitions editor, freelance publicist, and writer. She appreciates writing that has depth, an…
Marrissa Childs
Ladderbird Literary Agency · US
Says: “a writer digs into the complications and puts you into the room where everything happens”
Marrissa is a reader that values detailed narratives, intelligent and cool characters, lessons learned, and family gained in unlikely places. I grew up in a literary world that valued-highly-BIPOC pain and poverty. So m…
Carrie Pestritto
Laura Dail Literary Agency · US
Says: “She represents projects across a range of genres, but always drawn in by immersive writing, engaging voices, meticulous world-building, and compelling premises.”
Lindsay Edgecombe
Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary Agency · US
Lindsay represents a wide range of titles, including narrative nonfiction, memoir, lifestyle and health, illustrated books, and literary fiction. She is drawn to projects with strong narrators, obscure journeys, and pol…
Courtney Paganelli
Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary Agency · US
Says: “voice-driven commercial fiction”
Courtney enjoys reading voice-driven commercial fiction, dark psychological fiction, and heartwarming romantic comedies. She particularly gravitates towards relatable adult or young adult novels that make her swoon over…
Rebecca Rodd
Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary Agency · US
In adult and YA, Rebecca’s interests cover a wide range of genres, but most of all, she is interested in grounded, speculative stories, page-turning contemporary romance, non-linear storytelling, and elevated writing acr…
Kerry Sparks
Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary Agency · US
Says: “an undeniably fresh but also relatable voice”
Kerry Sparks represents a wide range of fiction and nonfiction and is always on the hunt for books that combine a solid hook, great writing, and that have an undeniably fresh but also relatable voice. Coming to publishi…
Malaga Baldi
Malaga Baldi Literary Agency · US
Says: “the strength of the author's voice”
The Baldi Agency is an eclectic agency specializing in literary fiction, memoir and cultural history. Baldi believes the strength of the author’s voice and the heart of the story to be key when considering new work.
Jen Newens
Martin Literary Management · US
Says: “fresh, original voices”
A subject matter expert in food and drink titles, Jen spent more than two decades as a cookbook editor and writer (she even went to culinary school!). She’s experienced in working with celebrity chefs, business owners, c…
Aram Fox
Massie McQuilkin & Altman Literary Agents · US
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…
Elianna Kan
Massie McQuilkin & Altman Literary Agents · US
Says: “voice-driven literary fiction”
Her roster of authors has since expanded to include international literary voices in any language, and literary fiction and non-fiction in English. She is particularly interested in voice-driven literary fiction, and se…
Daniele Hunter
McIntosh & Otis · US
Daniele is open to young adult, middle grade, and picture books. Her top priority is contemporary, but she’s also open to contemporary fantasy, and sparingly considers genre fantasy/speculative, suspense, romance, and hi…
Tanya McKinnon
McKinnon Literary · US
Says: “engrossing with a strong voice”
I represent serious nonfiction, literary fiction, children's books, and graphic novels. Growing up all over—Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and the US—I found my home in books where writers confront the chaos of reality…
Deirdre Mullane
Mullane Literary · US
Mullane Literary Associates is an independent literary agency with an emphasis on idea-driven nonfiction, especially in the areas of history, science, politics, narrative nonfiction, nature/environment, sports, mind/body…
Rebecca Friedman
Rebecca Friedman Literary Agency · US
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,…
Jacklyn Saferstein-Hansen
Renaissance Literary & Talent · US
Says: “anchored by a strong, authentic voice”
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/suspen…
Rachel Altemose
Says: “a daring or unique voice”
Erika Stevens
Says: “a daring or unique voice”
Jennifer Kim
Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency · US
Says: “a distinct narrative voice”
Jennifer is most interested in literary fiction, speculative fiction, and translated fiction for the adult market, unusual history, journalism, politics, and pop-culture and music history. She's fond of oral histories i…
Jill Marr
Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency · US
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 Kim
Sanford J. Greenburger Associates · US
Says: “a strong sense of voice”
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…

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