Literary agents who value voice-driven — page 7

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 (151–175 of 332)

Nancy Yost
Nancy Yost Literary Agency · US
Says: “complex, engrossing character- and voice-driven reads”
Nancy's primary focus is commercial fiction. Her areas of expertise include: crime novels (suspense, mysteries, thrillers—both contemporary and historical); women's fiction (historical romance, accessible upmarket fictio…
Sophie Lambert
C&W Agency · GB
Says: “fiction which is voice driven”
In terms of what I’m looking for - It’s all about the writing for me. I love fiction which is voice driven and introduces readers to different perspectives and singular narrators, as well as beautifully written literary…
Emma Finn
C&W Agency · GB
Says: “a strong voice”
I am lucky to represent an actively growing list of writers of both fiction and narrative non-fiction. On the fiction side, I read widely so don't like to be too prescriptive, but I do love novels that explore those mome…
Katie Kennaway
C&W Agency · GB
Says: “original voice-driven stories”
I love books that are funny and make me think. I read widely across genres but I love, original voice-driven stories with cleverly drawn plots and vivid world building. I'm always drawn to books that are challenging an…
Jane Graham Maw
Graham Maw Christie · London
Says: “beautifully crafted books”
When we launched Graham Maw Christie in 2005, we set out to focus on non-fiction and wanted to build a collaborative, creative, market-driven agency. Twenty years on, a few of our clients also write fiction. She is driv…
Jennifer Christie
Graham Maw Christie · London
Says: “well-paced, robustly argued big thinking”
Elly James
HHB Agency · GB
Says: “books with original voices”
Before that, she worked in television and film development where she enjoyed the challenge of finding great storytellers, clever communicators and people with passions who have interesting perspectives or original voices…
Janet Silver
Aevitas Creative Management · US
Janet Silver represents a roster of bestselling and award-winning authors of literary fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. At Aevitas, Janet represents authors whose fiction and nonfiction are notable for compellin…
Norah Perkins
Curtis Brown Group · GB
My list spans modern classics, overlooked gems and national treasures, from novelists, poets and memoirists to gardeners, travellers and philosophers.
Rachel Goldblatt
Curtis Brown Group · GB
Says: “character and voice driven narratives”
In terms of fiction, I’m particularly drawn to character and voice driven narratives that make me feel deeply and think hard about the world around us. If the writing is compelling, agile, atmospheric and intelligent I…
Esme Bright
David Higham Associates · GB
Says: “a consistent voice”
I assist Andrew Gordon and Jessica Woollard and am also starting to build my own list of literary fiction, narrative non-fiction, and poetry. I am looking for bold literary and upmarket fiction that makes me sit up and…
Orli Vogt-Vincent
David Higham Associates · GB
Says: “energy on the page”
I am building an exciting literary fiction and non-fiction list, and I am also lucky enough to work across DHA managing director Lizzy Kremer’s list of internationally bestselling writers. In terms of fiction, I am look…
Safae El-Ouahabi
Rogers, Coleridge & White · GB
Says: “dynamic, voice-driven narratives that carry a sense of urgency”
She has a wide-ranging taste and is interested in dynamic, voice-driven narratives that carry a sense of urgency—stories that are emotionally impactful and have a strong hook without being overwritten. She enjoys both d…
Georgia Garrett
Rogers, Coleridge & White · GB
She represents writers of fiction, narrative non-fiction particularly memoir, and children's books, and is looking for literary quality, voice-led fiction, compelling stories, and books that make her think, wonder, and l…
Laurence Laluyaux
Rogers, Coleridge & White · GB
Laurence is interested in literary fiction and non-fiction that break down barriers and cross over languages and borders. She is particularly keen on voice-led books that play with form and genre and sidestep expectation…
Molly Jamieson
United Agents · London
Molly is currently looking to expand the sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and romance areas of her list, from MG through YA, crossover and up to adult books. On the adult side of her list, she represents debut and established w…
Ali Lake
O'Connor Literary Agency · US
Says: “an original, surprising voice”
Ali Lake (contact via QueryTracker) is open to submissions of nonfiction, fiction, and YA. She loves books that show her a new corner of the world or unexpected facet of human experience through an original, surprising v…
Andie Smith
Creative Media Agency · US
Says: “voice-driven stories that transport me to a new world, even if it's a modern one”
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…
Ashlee MacCallum
Howland Literary · US
Says: “Voice-driven narratives with strong character perspective and emotional depth”
She has a soft spot for speculative stories, mysteries, and anything delightfully weird, and is seeking high-concept, voice-driven adult fiction with strong emotional stakes, a clear hook, and broad commercial appeal. Sh…
Charlie Serabian
Martin Literary Management · US
Says: “a strong sense of style, prose, and characterization”
Primarily, I'm looking to build my list in genre fiction of all kinds. I have a special place in my heart for sci-fi and fantasy with a strong sense of style, prose, and characterization. I love writing with an appreciat…
Danielle Chiotti
Upstart Crow Literary · US
Danielle specializes in upmarket and literary fiction, young adult and middle grade fiction, as well as select nonfiction. Thanks to her extensive editorial background, she enjoys working closely with authors to develop…
Elana Roth Parker
Laura Dail Literary Agency · US
Says: “a strong voice”
Elana represents books across a variety of genres, with a special interest in commercial middle-grade and YA fiction. Whether a romance, fantasy, or sci-fi, she loves an escapist read with a strong voice and a great plo…
Heather Cashman
Storm Literary Agency · US
Says: “distinct voice from the first line”
Heather loves books about people she could become friends with--fiction or nonfiction--and introduce a new world, but she cherishes the ones that make her want to be the heroine of her own life. Heather would love to fi…
Jade Wong-Baxter
Frances Goldin Literary Agency · US
Jade is looking for adult literary and upmarket/bookclub fiction, as well as narrative nonfiction. In fiction: Jade is drawn to stories that combine a compelling voice with clear narrative momentum. She particularly en…
Jeanne De Vita
Martin Literary Management · US
Adult romance and romantasy; select women's fiction, genre fiction and nonfiction She is excited by strong voices and compelling stories across the sub-genres of fiction, with a specific interest in romance, fantasy, th…

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