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Literary agents for weird fiction

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want weird fiction, based on what they say on their public websites. “weird fiction” is a genre tag; its identifier is weird-fiction. 10 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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  • Judith Murray

    Greene & Heaton · GB

    Says: “eeriness and weirdness in novels”

    I am looking for well-written genre fiction, including thrillers, crime, historical novels, clever literary horror (not too gory), science-fiction, fantasy, romance, literary fiction that is well written with great chara…

  • Laura Williams

    Greene & Heaton · GB

    Says: “weird and wonderful stories with unexpected twists”

    I have a broad list across different genres of fiction, alongside a smaller non-fiction and children’s book list, and I’m always looking for new and exciting projects. I love working on literary fiction and upmarket com…

  • Abigail Frank

    Sanford J. Greenburger Associates · US

    Says: “weird books that challenge people to see the world in new and expansive ways”

    Abigail loves weird books that challenge people to see the world in new and expansive ways—with delight, empathy, indignation, curiosity, awe, and humor. She wants to read anything that could make someone think: “I didn’…

  • Erik Hane

    Headwater Literary Management · US

    Says: “when these systems go haywire, often to horror-based or surrealist ends”

    I love what might get classified in pitch terms as “adult literary fiction,” and it’s what I read the most away from work, but I am interested in acquiring both upmarket and commercial fiction as well. I'm interested in…

  • Esme Bright

    David Higham Associates · GB

    Says: “those which play with the uncanny”

    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…

  • Molly Jamieson

    United Agents · London

    Says: “weird and undefinable books set in a world that grabs you by the throat and pulls you in”

    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…

  • Jo Ramsay

    Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA

    For fiction, Jo is seeking books that subvert genre expectations or combine genres in innovative and twisty ways. They’re particularly searching for speculative fiction/light sci-fi (Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro,…

  • Leila Campoli

    Calligraph · US

    Says: “weird fiction leaning into horror or satire”

    Spurred by a desire to say “yes” more often and a love of early-stage book development, she started building a list of authors poised to change the world with shared vulnerability and groundbreaking ideas. She believes…

  • Michele Mortimer

    Darhansoff & Verrill Literary Agents · US

    Presently, Michele is intensifying her pursuit of genre fiction, specifically: crime, horror, and speculative fiction. Narrative and prescriptive nonfiction remain priorities. And however children’s reading habits may be…

  • Maggie Sadler

    Howland Literary · US

    Says: “Unusual, unhinged concepts that "go there."”

    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…

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