Phrasemill lists literary agents who want weird, based on what they say on their public websites. “weird” is a tone tag; its identifier is weird. 55 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.
A.M. Heath & Co. · GB
I am omnivorous when it comes to reading and my list reflects this, encompassing a wide range of genres and styles.
I am open to submissions and always hoping to hear from new writers. In terms of who they might be, my…
Aevitas Creative Management · US
Says: “books that make our world weirder, kinder, more joyful, or all three”
Maggie Cooper represents adult fiction and nonfiction, with an emphasis on books that make our world weirder, kinder, more joyful, or all three.
Maggie is actively seeking imaginative, genre-bending literary fiction; ca…
Aevitas Creative Management · US
Jenni specializes in literary fiction and loves everything from traditional novels, to the dark and twisty, the voicey, the funny, and the strange.
She represents family dramas, social novels, thrillers, horror, story c…
Bell Lomax Moreton · GB
Says: “anything a bit weird and wonderful”
He’s interested in children’s books across all age ranges and narrative non-fiction, biography, sport, music and autobiography. He’s also interested in crime fiction and anything a bit weird and wonderful.
Darley Anderson Literary, TV and Film Agency · London
Says: “the weird and wonderful”
Jade represents a list of thriller, horror and book club authors.
She represents a growing list of authors writing book club fiction, suspense, thrillers and horror.
Since then, Jade has continued to build a dynamic li…
David Higham Associates · GB
Says: “young readers' love of weirdness”
My primary focus is books for children and young adults.
I also represent select fiction for adults, generally but not exclusively speculative.
I have a thriving list, but I always have room for an irresistible new pro…
Janklow & Nesbit · London
Says: “darker or weirder subjects”
She is a lover of literary fiction, narrative non-fiction and food writing; Olivia is building her list as Associate Agent, alongside assisting literary agent and Director Claire Paterson Conrad.
In fiction, I’m drawn t…
Lexington Literary · GB
Says: “Shades of the surreal and grotesque”
In fiction, I am looking for anything extraordinary and precise, in the vein of Anita Brookner, Jenny Offill and Gwendoline Riley. Work that pulls apart the strands of the everyday and weaves them into powerful, elegant…
Lexington Literary · GB
Says: “inflected with strangeness”
I am looking for bold and affecting literary fiction set anywhere in the world. Writing with a distinctive and off-kilter voice will always catch my eye - I love prose which is wryly funny; full of feeling; inflected wit…
Lutyens & Rubinstein · GB
Says: “surprised by something unusual and unexpected”
I am always open to submissions and am looking for books I love in almost any genre.
I am a completely voracious reader and I love to think about how books are working in the world, but my favourite thing is to be swept…
Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency · GB
Callen Martin is a Literary Agent specialising in accessible Middle Grade (7+), YA and SFF fiction with an action and adventure focus.
Middle Grade (7+), YA, New Adult, SFF fiction in all genres and formats (bar verse,…
The Soho Agency · London
Says: “Clever, wild and strange storytelling with a huge amount of heart”
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…
The Soho Agency · London
Says: “anything with slightly unhinged plots and characters”
Speculative fiction – the real world, with a magical twist – in all its forms. From Natasha Pulley to Bobby Palmer to Kaliane Bradley to Cecilia Ahern to Caro Claire Burke. She wants to wonder: can this be explained by s…
United Agents · London
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…
Watson, Little · London
Says: “the decidedly off-beat”
James looks after a dynamic and wide-ranging list of writers.
James is passionate about reading and good writing. He is hugely enthusiastic about his authors’ work and is always searching for strong storytelling and new…
Curtis Brown Group · GB
I love reading SFF that blurs the line between the real and the imagined - stories with a strong emotional heart that pulls one lever to cause havoc within an otherwise familiar world.
I'm especially drawn to writing th…
DeFiore & Company · US
Laurie Abkemeier represents nonfiction by journalists, academics, artists, and experts.
Laurie strives to maintain an eclectic list that spans investigative journalism, technology (digital and analog), history, science…
Root Literary · US
Says: “projects that are strange”
I love working with creators to form a roadmap for the rest of their career. Talking to people with projects that are ambitious, strange, personal, and just outrageously fun is the spark that keeps me going. I'm here to…
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…
Brandt & Hochman Literary Agents · US
Says: “more idiosyncratic work”
Emily Forland represents voice-driven literary fiction and non-fiction, among them bestsellers and prize winners, and has a special place in her heart for original writing that jumps off the page.
Equally drawn to a tra…
Ladderbird Literary Agency · US
Says: “something out of the ordinary”
I am exclusively looking for Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian, and Pacific Islander voices who are or are not LGBTIQA+—basically anyone underrepresented and/or marginalized.
I love diverse and unique work that is fast-p…
Laura Gross Literary Agency · US
Says: “a little off-beat”
I am looking to amplify underrepresented stories and voices across genres. I am especially interested in literary and upmarket-crossover fiction, narrative nonfiction, and contemporary children’s books (middle grade and…
Neon Literary · US
A lover of the bizarre, the profane, the unsettling, the dark, and the darkly funny, he is drawn to writing that occupies a literary uncanny valley and to writers who move the cultural needle through direct confrontation…
Rogers, Coleridge & White · GB
Says: “quirky, offbeat stories”
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…
Howland Literary · US
Says: “A touch of the unexpected, offbeat, or strange”
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…
