Literary agents who want weird writing — page 2
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. 52 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.
Agents (26–50 of 52)
In my former life as a bookseller, I specialised in children’s books, and I still love kidlit, particularly anything a bit offbeat: Jon Klassen, Maggie Stiefvater and Robin Stevens are among my all-time favourite non-L&R…
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 da…
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…
I am seeking "conversation starters" that pair high-concept hooks with beautiful prose and unforgettable voices. I look for work that is compulsive, contagious, and creative. Contemporary & Upmarket: I want voice-driven…
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,…
Always drawn to the weirder and experimental areas of life, she constantly looks for stories that feel unique, deliciously uncomfortable, and plain odd. Kaylyn strongly advocates for authors who don't dilute their work…
A story I haven't heard, told well, that surprises, that puts me under its spell. Actively building my client list, I’m looking for fiction, namely, novels in these general categories (in no order of preference): commer…
Nina Richner is an agent representing adult fiction and narrative nonfiction. Nina is looking for literary fiction, horror/thriller, contemporary fiction, queer fiction, and magical realism. They are drawn to emotional…
Noelle is looking for projects that uplift essential voices from the margins and teaches how to better be human. She is eager to work with and prioritize authors of marginalized identities, and is particularly looking fo…
Horror: Horror is my favorite genre to read, and I’m looking for lots of different flavors here. Whether it’s gruesome, eerie, disorienting, thrilling, existential, or horror-lite, I want to read it. Blends with sci-fi/f…
As an agent, Abigail is looking for engaging plots and convincing characters. Something that will keep her turning the pages and that will stay with her after she’s finished reading. There are some rules and conventions…
what i'd like to represent... adult Contemporary Romance quirk settings, smart and messy characters, witty banter Till Summer Do Us Part by Meghan Quinn; The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang; Deep End by Ali Hazelwood Parano…
Mason only represents adult books. He is seeking innovative, boundary-pushing literary fiction, engrossing upmarket and commercial fiction, and nonfiction that amplifies traditionally underrepresented voices in publishin…
As an avid fiction reader, his interests encompass both literary and commercial works in the adult, young adult, and middle grade categories. He is particularly interested in literary fiction, underrepresented voices, f…
I represent a diverse list award winners and New York Times bestsellers. My focus is middle grade and young adult novels, as well as new adult and adult romance and commercial fiction that includes elements of fantasy, s…
Jennifer is most interested in literary fiction, speculative fiction, and translated fiction for the adult market, unusual history, journalism, politics, and pop-culture and music history. She is particularly drawn to e…
Madeline is seeking literary and upmarket fiction, as well as select narrative nonfiction and memoir. She is committed to advocating for voices that have been underrepresented in publishing. In fiction, Madeline loves…
As a Literary Agent, Lindsey works with first time authors, NY Times Bestselling authors with established platforms, and small presses. She represents a wide range of non-fiction, but especially loves true crime, pop cul…
Eva is building a list that includes a wide range of upmarket and literary fiction, as well as narrative nonfiction. Some qualities she looks for in a manuscript include: memorable narrative voice, rich, layered multige…
She is a 2025 Bookseller Rising Star and is excited to be building her list with an emphasis on all things romance, horror, fantasy, and speculative fiction. She’s proud to work with authors who have a vivid imagination…
Erin represents fiction and non-fiction for adults and children. More than any specific category or genre, she’s drawn to good stories and distinct points of view; writers who make us think and also those who provide a g…
she is building a list of nonfiction and select fiction titles, and looking for a wide range of nonfiction, including journalistic investigations, cultural criticisms, and untold histories, as well as fresh perspectives…
Amelia is looking for literary and upmarket fiction, and narrative non-fiction. Across all of these, Amelia is most drawn to books with an obsessive bent. Her ideal fiction skews voicey and strange, with an indelible sen…
At HG Literary, her client list consists of authors writing for all age groups, from picture books to middle grade to young adult to adult, in both fiction and nonfiction. She also represents illustrators and graphic nov…
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…
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