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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 (76–100 of 332)

Thérèse Coen
Susanna Lea Associates
Says: “original, distinct and memorable voices”
I am happy to consider genres across the board and love nothing more than looking after a list with an exciting and wide-ranging mix of styles and readerships. I would like to see an original concept or hook, polished a…
Peter Buckman
The Ampersand Agency · GB
Says: “told in a distinctive voice”
He loves a good story, whether fiction or non-fiction, peopled by credible characters and told in a distinctive voice.
Zoë Plant
The Bent Agency · US
My list spans both children’s and adult books across a variety of genres. Across the board, my tastes lean towards commercial, entertaining, accessible books with clever hooks and something to say about the world. I am p…
Hattie Grunewald
The Blair Partnership · GB
I represent commercial and upmarket fiction, including book club fiction, crime and thriller, historical and contemporary fiction, and some non-fiction in the areas of lifestyle and personal development. I am currently…
Rachel Petty
The Blair Partnership · GB
Says: “a bold approach to structure and voice”
I represent children’s fiction and non-fiction up to YA and crossover. I am looking for ambitious storytelling, a bold approach to structure and voice and a fresh take on genre, and I’m particularly interested in submis…
Ed Wood
The Blair Partnership · GB
Says: “an irresistible voice”
After a career publishing some of the biggest and best commercial fiction authors, I’m thrilled to take on clients in crime, thriller, mystery and book club fiction – and to be their creative and commercial champion. Fo…
Ben Clark
The Soho Agency · London
He is a passionate advocate for non-fiction in all its forms—whether it’s narrative-driven storytelling, prescriptive guides, self-help or beautifully illustrated works. His interests span cookery, history, philosophy, e…
Marina de Pass
Says: “…under the surface; dramatic landscapes, a vivid sense of place; an unusual structure; richly drawn characters; but also characters who are not what they seem; cults; against-the-odds survival; dry…”
Marina is actively building her list of authors writing upmarket commercial, reading group and accessible literary fiction, alongside a select and eclectic children’s, YA & non-fiction list. She is looking for big stori…
Rowan Lawton
The Soho Agency · London
Rowan’s taste ranges from commercial well-written genre fiction – particularly rom coms, crime and thrillers – to accessible, page-turning literary and reading group novels, as well as narrative non-fiction (often, but n…
Lydia Silver
The Soho Agency · London
Lydia represents everything from picture books to the top end of crossover YA, and she particularly enjoyed working with author/illustrator talent, including graphic novelists. No matter the story, Lydia is drawn to voi…
Olivia Davies
United Agents · London
Says: “writers with a distinctive voice”
I welcome adult fiction and non-fiction submissions with an open mind and am delighted to be building an eclectic list of literary, upmarket and commercial fiction and non-fiction. I admire authors who take creative ris…
Sophie Scard
Lexington Literary · GB
In nonfiction, I represent academics, journalists, lawyers and historians. I am interested in people who really know about things, and who are able – and eager – to communicate that knowledge widely. I love reading styli…
Emily Talbot
United Agents · London
Says: “sparky voice led diary format series”
I am a literary agent representing children’s illustrators and authors of picture books, middle grade, YA and non-fiction. In fiction, I work on everything from young fiction through to young adult. On the younger end (…
Erin Murphy
Aevitas Creative Management · US
Says: “writing in which every word counts”
While she is perhaps best known for her representation of picture book writers, she is currently looking to balance her list with more fiction for middle-graders and young adults, and is especially seeking novels that ce…
Ciara Finan
Curtis Brown Group · GB
Says: “books that have a decisive voice”
I would consider my reading tastes to be quite broad and ever-growing, but I am constantly drawn to books that have a decisive voice, unforgettable characters, fantastic worlds or an unexpected twist. I am currently loo…
Steph Thwaites
Curtis Brown Group · GB
Says: “a strong voice across all genres”
Steph represents a broad range of writers from debut authors to bestselling brand authors, and is drawn to a variety of genres including thrillers and espionage, book club fiction and romance with a twist, gothic stories…
Miriam Altshuler
DeFiore & Company · US
Miriam specializes in adult literary and book club fiction, narrative nonfiction, and books for children. She is particularly interested in finding emerging and underrepresented voices, and she loves reading and represe…
Rachel Beck
Liza Dawson Associates · US
Says: “Smart contemporary romance and romcoms—Authors like Emily Henry, Curtis Sittenfeld, Kristan Higgins or Colleen Hoover are all great examples of pros at handling big emotions with empathy and humor.”
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…
Arizona Bell
US
She’s seeking daring nonfiction that pushes boundaries and changes conversations. Arizona’s list centers on voice-driven narrative and creative nonfiction, big-idea books, high-stakes journalism with receipts, fresh sla…
Katie Shea Boutillier
Donald Maass Literary Agency · US
Says: “honest, sincere, and emotionally raw characters”
Katie focuses on representing commercial fiction for young adult and adult markets in the areas of upmarket women’s fiction, book club fiction, romance, psychological / domestic suspense, thrillers, and coming-of-age sto…
Lucy Carson
The Friedrich Agency · US
In my 17 years at the agency, I have cultivated a list of mostly fiction and narrative non-fiction for the adult trade audience. I have a particular weakness for voice-forward fiction that asks complicated questions abou…
Farley Chase
Chase Literary Agency · US
Says: “strong and unique points of view”
I love working with authors to develop their stories at whatever stage in their career. I take a deliberate, editorial-minded, and collaborative approach to projects across genres. I'd rather my authors start a trend tha…
Alexander Choate
The Choate Agency · US
Says: “bold, original voices”
He is passionate about discovering bold, original voices and is actively expanding the agency’s list. He has a love for literary and genre fiction and anything that exists between the space of the two, such as the works…
William Clark
Wm Clark Associates · US
Says: “authors whose work combines narrative force, intellectual rigor, and a distinct point of view”
Offering individual focus and a global reach, literary agent WILLIAM CLARK represents serious narrative nonfiction, select literary and upmarket fiction, and illustrated books with cultural authority by authors whose wor…
Amy Cloughley
Kimberley Cameron & Associates · US
Says: “authors with unique, clear voices”
She seeks authors with unique, clear voices who put forth smart, tightly-written prose. She is actively building her client list with both debut and veteran writers. Whether literary, upmarket, or commercial, she leans…

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