Literary agents who value voice-driven — page 5

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 (101–125 of 332)

Marisa Corvisiero
Corvisiero Literary Agency · US
Says: “authentic and standout voices”
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…
Tracy Crow
Tracy Crow Literary Agency, LLC · US
Tracy Crow Literary Agency, LLC is a full-service boutique agency interested in developing emerging writers with unique voices in the genres of mainstream and literary fiction, narrative nonfiction to include biography a…
Nicole Cunningham
Trellis Literary Management · US
Says: “writers with distinctive perspectives and a deep commitment to craft”
Katelyn Detweiler
Jill Grinberg Literary Management · US
she represents a client list that spans all age groups and categories, with an emphasis on fresh perspectives and strong voices Katelyn is looking for voice and quality writing above all else when she falls in love with…
Jennie Dunham
Dunham Literary · US
She represents literary fiction and non-fiction for adults and children. First and foremost, voice. A strong narrative. Memorable characters. Unusual premises. Underrepresented people, places, and perspectives, includ…
Natalie Edwards
Trellis Literary Management · US
Says: “accessible voices with a literary sensibility”
Caroline Eisenmann
Frances Goldin Literary Agency · US
Says: “a vivid consciousness”
In nonfiction she is drawn to narrative and idea-driven work shaped by expansive curiosity, especially projects that render the hidden structures of the world more legible. Her areas of interest include science, technolo…
Sorche Fairbank
Fairbank Literary · US
Says: “voice-y novels with a strong sense of place”
Our tastes tend toward literary and international fiction; voice-y novels with a strong sense of place; the occasional big memoir that goes beyond the me-moir; topical or narrative non-fiction with a strong interest in w…
Katie Ferriello
Mansion Street Literary Management · US
Her focus is on romance and fantasy, as well as children’s fiction. She particularly loves fantastical worldbuilding, deeply emotive characters, and strong voices.
Melanie Figueroa
Root Literary · US
Says: “a captivating voice”
“I love stories that make me lean in—a captivating voice, characters who feel like they’ve been plucked from real life, and writing that is confident and commanding. That’s the kind of book that makes me feel taken care…
Kate Garrick
Salky Literary Management · US
Says: “strong narrative voices”
Kate is drawn to strong narrative voices, and she has successfully represented a wide range of award-winning and bestselling fiction and non-fiction projects in her career. Kate looks for projects that demonstrate a cle…
Michelle Grajkowski
3 Seas Literary Agency · US
Says: “She is currently looking for fantastic writers with a voice of their own.”
Shannon Hassan
Marsal Lyon Literary Agency · US
Says: “a fresh voice”
She represents upmarket adult fiction, middle grade fiction, and young adult fiction She looks for contemporary and historical stories with a fresh voice and a big hook, and is especially interested in underrepresented…
Morgan Hughes
FinePrint Literary Management · US
Morgan believes that books can change the world and is committed to discovering and uplifting underrepresented voices. She is seeking Middle Grade and YA fantasy/adventure with a particular interest in graphic novels.…
Jody Kahn
Brandt & Hochman Literary Agents · US
Jody represents both literary and upmarket fiction, as well as narrative nonfiction; across all categories she enjoys books that are beautifully written while also containing a rich storyline, and she’s especially lookin…
Camille Kantor
Kimberley Cameron & Associates · US
Says: “where the author has a commanding voice that feels less like lecturing and more like storytelling”
As an agent at Kimberley Cameron & Associates she is excited to work with authors who have a talent to catch a reader’s attention while describing complex topics and who share in the desire to broaden the general public’…
Dorian Karchmar
William Morris Endeavor · US
Dorian focuses on literary and crossover fiction, and narrative nonfiction. She seeks material that feels both highly relevant and timeless, executed with a distinctive voice, structural mastery, and emotional depth. Sh…
Caryn Karmatz Rudy
DeFiore & Company · US
I gravitate towards fiction with memorable characters, captivating voices, and original plotting, and I relish a great page-turner as much as a literary masterpiece. I am intrigued by a wide range of nonfiction, from na…
Jackson Keeler
InkWorks · US
Jackson Keeler is the founder of InkWorks, a boutique literary and book-to-film agency championing bold, voice-driven fiction—particularly in mystery, thriller, speculative, and fantasy. He’s especially drawn to genre-b…
Sally Kim
Andrea Brown Literary Agency · US
Says: “stories with a distinct voice”
Jenna Land Free
Folio Literary Management · US
My favorite projects challenge us to be better citizens and better humans. Journalism that takes readers deeply into a world they’ve never seen before; leaders in sociology, psychology, child welfare, politics, educatio…
Heide Lange
Sanford J. Greenburger Associates · US
With over forty years of agenting experience, Heide’s books reflect her background, interests, and passions. As the agency’s president, she has represented books that analyze and guide the roles of women in business as…
Lisa Leshne
The Leshne Agency · US
Lisa’s list is primarily nonfiction, spanning memoir, narrative, current affairs, politics, business, culture, sports, humor, biography, health, self-help, and prescriptive. She also represents select adult fiction, youn…
Alison Lewis
Frances Goldin Literary Agency · US
Says: “writers with a distinctive voice”
She represents a wide range of nonfiction, spanning cultural criticism, history, investigative journalism, popular science, social science, and literary true crime, as well as select literary fiction. She is particularl…
Joanna MacKenzie
Nelson Literary Agency · US
I’m looking for stories that surprise and delight, characters I can’t stop thinking about, tropes turned on their ears, and, above all, sharp writing. I’d love to find the charm, wit, and twists of The Wedding People by…

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