Literary agents who value voice-driven — page 9

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 (201–225 of 332)

Haley Casey
Creative Media Agency · US
Haley is actively building her list, and is ready to assist her authors in achieving their publishing goals. High-Concept Book Club Fiction (like Killers of a Certain Age or The Bandit Queens) This should be something y…
Megan Frayser
Creative Media Agency · US
Says: “a strong voice that pulls me in”
Contemporary Romance quirk settings, smart and messy characters, witty banter Paranormal Romance send me your witches, demons, ghosts, and monsters in love Dark Romance (please no non-con) Women’s Fiction disillusionm…
Paige Wheeler
Creative Media Agency · US
Says: “a fresh, unique voice”
Paige loves to represent commercial and upscale fiction, particularly mystery, thriller, suspense, as well as women’s fiction and romance genres. She also represents narrative and prescriptive nonfiction by authors with…
Fiona Inglis
Curtis Brown (Australia) · AU
Says: “fresh narrative voice”
Fiona’s list is diverse, ranging from commercial fiction to memoir to narrative non-fiction. She is particularly drawn to fiction with tight plotting, fresh narrative voice, and credible dialogue. Fiona’s non-fiction l…
Pippa Masson
Curtis Brown (Australia) · AU
Says: “an engaging voice”
She represents adult fiction that sits neatly in the sweet spot: books with a meaty plot that are beautifully written with big themes and an engaging voice. Crime and thriller authors, especially fast paced and hooky ps…
Tara Wynne
Curtis Brown (Australia) · AU
she adores bookclub-able commercial and literary fiction: stories that provide a new lens on the world in an accessible, bingeable way Tara represents fiction for adults and children, as well as select non-fiction: memo…
Abby Walters
David Black Literary Agency · US
Says: “novels that privilege voice and psychological depth”
At David Black, Abby is focused on representing upmarket and literary fiction and is most interested in novels that privilege voice and psychological depth. She is especially eager for character-driven narratives center…
Dylan Haston
Donald Maass Literary Agency · US
Says: “anything with a strong voice”
They specialize in fiction and are interested in projects that engage in any way with science-fictional, fantastical, speculative, weird, queer, poetic, folkloric, and leftist literary traditions. For fantasy, think boo…
Caitlin McDonald
Donald Maass Literary Agency · US
Says: “unique, evocative narratives”
She represents adult and young adult speculative fiction, primarily science-fiction, fantasy, horror, and related subgenres. She is also seeking graphic novels along the same lines as above. Caitlin looks for diversity…
Henry Dunow
Dunow, Carlson & Lerner Literary Agency · US
Ann Leslie Tuttle
Dystel, Goderich & Bourret · US
Ann Leslie is currently seeking commercial and upmarket women’s fiction (e.g. contemporary and historical fiction, fiction featuring complex family dynamics and sagas and psychological thrillers), romance, mystery, horro…
Josh Foreman
FinePrint Literary Management · US
Says: “stories with a strong voice”
Josh primarily represents works of Fantasy, Horror, and Science Fiction for YA and adult. He wants forbidden magic, ancient rituals, epic space battles, and everything in between. Gothic fantasy and horroromance are high…
Chelsea Eberly
Folio Literary Management · US
I represent graphic novelists, illustrators of picture books, and authors who write middle grade, young adult, crossover new adult, and the select adult novel. I’m always on the lookout for new talent. Send me high-conc…
Quressa Robinson
Folio Literary Management · US
Quressa Robinson is a literary agent at Folio Literary Management, representing adult fiction with a particular focus on science fiction & fantasy, horror, and romance. She is drawn to work that combines bold, distinctiv…
Erin Casey Westin
Gallt & Zacker Literary Agency · US
Says: “dialogue to pluck at her heartstrings because they're so perfectly written for that character”
She is open to all kid lit age groups, from picture books through YA, and is particularly drawn to work that shows the author’s world- and character-building ability. She wants to believe wholeheartedly in the world of…
Harvey Klinger
Harvey Klinger · US
Says: “strong narrative voice”
He personally loves great adult commercial and literary fiction; and in non-fiction, books with a strong narrative voice in all disciplines, but written by an author who already has an established professional platform i…
Sarah Heller
Helen Heller Agency · CA
Sarah is open to all genres if there is a strong narrative and relatable voice, and is highly experienced in working with authors at all stages of their career.
Alex Reubert
HG Literary · US
Says: “books that are style forward”
Alex represents a variety of adult fiction and nonfiction. In literary fiction, he especially loves books that are style forward, poignant, or funny, ideally all three. He’s looking for character-driven upmarket novels w…
Bonnie Nadell
Hill Nadell Literary Agency · US
She represents writers of both fiction and narrative nonfiction. Writing matters, books matter, and here’s why it matters to me. As an agent, I’ve opened a submission and found everything from an enthralling first novel…
Eric Showers
Howard Morhaim Literary Agency · US
Says: “protagonists with unique voices”
Eric Showers is an agent at HMLA representing adult speculative fiction and nonfiction. He’s most drawn, in speculative fiction, to narratives that explore hierarchies of power, novel world-building in secondary world f…
Maggie Sadler
Howland Literary · US
Says: “distinct character voices”
Maggie primarily seeks accessible literary fiction and upmarket fiction for adult readers with distinct character voices, lyrical prose, and propulsive plots. She loves books that quietly yet unapologetically challenge a…
Susan Velazquez Colmant
JABberwocky Literary Agency · US
Says: “unique voices like multicultural and LGBTQIA+ characters”
In general, I gravitate towards any story that details a complicated family dynamic, illustrates a transformative coming-of-age experience, and features unique voices like multicultural and LGBTQIA+ characters. To note,…
Hannah Todd
Janklow & Nesbit · London
I am looking for commercial fiction across the board, but with a particular focus on romance, SFF and commercial thrillers. Across all genres, I am drawn to books with exemplary characterisation and voice. I need to feel…
Alice Tasman
Jean V. Naggar Literary Agency · US
She represents a diverse range of writers, with an emphasis on fiction. Alice is drawn to distinctive voices and unique perspectives. She loves discovering debut writers and is dedicated to nurturing and developing the…
Mara Hollander
Jennifer Azantian Literary Agency · US
Says: “a confident voice”
I'm actively seeking to represent authors from communities traditionally underrepresented in publishing, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA, and disabled and/or chronically ill writers. In fiction, I'm seeking accessibly-written…

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