Literary agents who value voice-driven — page 6

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 (126–150 of 332)

Eve MacSweeney
Calligraph · US
Bringing her editorial experience and close working relationships with writers to the field, Eve is developing narrative non-fiction and literary fiction titles that speak to her interest in emotionally driven stories, s…
Laura Lee Mattingly
Present Perfect Literary · US
Says: “voice on the page”
Personal transformation is the first step in global transformation, and my passion is developing books that help readers cultivate more awareness, fulfillment, and purpose in life. With literacy and attention spans decl…
Marianne Merola
Brandt & Hochman Literary Agents · US
Says: “strong and unique narrative voices”
She values strong and unique narrative voices and domestically represents bestselling and award-winning writers of compelling fiction, non-fiction and children’s books.
David Moldawer
Writers House · US
Today I’m a senior literary agent at Writers House, representing nonfiction authors with big ideas and powerful voices. My list focuses on business, personal development, popular science, and narrative nonfiction. Book…
Elisa Moles
Painted Fire Literary Agency · US
Says: “distinctive and compassionate voices”
Olivia Moore
Moore Literary Agency · US
Says: “bold, authentic writing”
She's always been drawn to the power of books—to connect, to challenge, and to create space for new voices. She believes in championing bold, authentic writing and guiding authors through the often-intimidating world of…
Emma Patterson
Brandt & Hochman Literary Agents · US
Emma Patterson represents fiction ranging from dark, literary novels to historical and upmarket fiction; narrative non-fiction that includes memoir, investigative journalism, and popular history; and select children’s pr…
Susan Ramer
Don Congdon Associates · US
Says: “an authentic voice”
She looks for literary fiction, upmarket 'book club' fiction (contemporary and historical, American in particular), and narrative non-fiction. Susan is drawn to an authentic voice, unforgettable characters with an edge,…
Angela Rinaldi
The Angela Rinaldi Literary Agency · US
Says: “writing that has a distinct voice”
I am passionate about fiction, both commercial and literary, and look for engaging, complex characters, a strong plot, good storytelling and writing that has a distinct voice. I love commercial novels with literary sens…
Stephanie Rostan
Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary Agency · US
Says: “Unusual and vivid voices”
Unusual and vivid voices, genre-straddling stories and intense emotion (whether funny, creepy, warm or sad) – the things that make a book stick with you for a long time – are what she finds most appealing. She represent…
Jessica Saint Jean
Root Literary · US
Says: “confident, unique, and striking artistic voice”
I specialize in representing visual storytellers with a confident, unique, and striking artistic voice – a signature style we can build into a brand that's instantly recognizable to publishers commissioning illustrators,…
Jesseca Salky
Salky Literary Management · US
Says: “a daring or unique voice”
She is selectively looking for contemporary young adult romance (in the vein of Jenny Han’s The Summer I Turned Pretty trilogy), as well as literary fiction submissions that are family stories (she loves a good mother/da…
Gisa Seeholzer
Inspired Ink Literary · US
Founded by literary agent Gisa Seeholzer, Inspired Ink is dedicated to discovering and championing compelling voices in adult fiction and select narrative nonfiction. We are especially drawn to upmarket and historical f…
Wendy Sherman
WSA | Wendy Sherman Associates · US
Says: “voice and story-driven fiction”
Wendy loves voice and story-driven fiction that hits that sweet spot between literary and mainstream. She has a passion for Southern voices, suspense with a well-developed protagonist, and has a weakness for family secre…
Bridget Smith
JABberwocky Literary Agency · US
Says: “a voice that makes me feel like I know the character personally”
Young adult fiction: I am open to all genres of YA. I have a soft spot for layered, emotional contemporary, preferably with more than an ounce of humor; sophisticated and unusual SFF; and vivid, immersive historical fict…
Shannon Snow
Rosecliff Literary · US
Says: “authors with wonderful, engaging voices with lots of depth and nuance”
She has an eclectic reading taste spanning most genres in the commercial and upmarket space. In searching for new projects, Shannon seeks books that have a unique angle and authors with wonderful, engaging voices with l…
Myrsini Stephanides
Arc Literary Management · US
Says: “authors and creators with strong voices”
Myrsini’s personal reading habits and professional interests are broad, ranging from popular science, business, and investigative journalism to self-care, illustrated humor, and photography. She gravitates toward author…
Julie Stevenson
Massie McQuilkin & Altman Literary Agents · US
Says: “an authorial command of voice”
She is drawn to fiction with unforgettable characters, an authorial command of voice, and a strong sense of narrative tension. She loves outsiders, weirdos, and innovators. She looks for work that explores the depths o…
Rebecca Strauss
DeFiore & Company · US
Rebecca Strauss is an agent at DeFiore and Co. and focuses on literary and commercial fiction, women's fiction, fantasy, science fiction, romance, mystery, YA, pop culture and select non-fiction. In all genres, she's lo…
Margaret Sutherland Brown
Folio Literary Management · US
I'm a Vice President and literary agent at Folio representing literary and upmarket commercial fiction and narrative non-fiction. Voice-driven, idiosyncratic and searing novels in the vein of the books of Melissa Broder…
Brent Taylor
July First Literary · US
Brent Taylor is the founder of July First Literary, where he represents fiction that is voice-driven, commercial, and genuinely fun to read.
Michelle Tessler
Tessler Literary Agency · US
Tessler Literary Agency is a full-service boutique agency formed in 2004 by Michelle Tessler. Based in the Flatiron District in Manhattan, we are dedicated to writers of high quality fiction and non-fiction. Our clients…
Monika Verma
Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary Agency · US
Says: “strong narrative voice”
She specializes in humor, pop culture, memoir, narrative nonfiction and style and fashion titles. She loves to work with authors to develop their writing careers, whether that means helping them make the jump from blogg…
Mitchell Waters
Brandt & Hochman Literary Agents · US
Mitchell Waters represents a wide and diverse array of literary and commercial fiction and nonfiction, including mystery, history, biography and memoir. He is particularly drawn to historical fiction and voice-driven na…
Carly Watters
P.S. Literary Agency · US
Says: “fiction with a great voice”
She’s been a literary agent for 15 years and represents award-winners and bestsellers in a variety of categories. Carly is drawn to: emotional, well-paced fiction with a great voice and characters that readers can get i…

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