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Literary agents who want weird writing — page 3

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.

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Agents (51–55 of 55)

  • Rebecca Slater

    a4 Literary · AU

    I’m drawn to weird, spooky and deeply atmospheric novels in the vein of Evie Wyld, Han Kang, Carmen Maria Machado, Shirley Jackson, Donna Tartt, and Claire Keegan. I love books that make you feel but also bring levity a…

  • Danielle Bukowski

    Sterling Lord Literistic · US

    Says: “the weird and surreal”

    Danielle represents critically acclaimed, award-winning literary fiction, upmarket fiction, genre-bending commercial, SFF and narrative nonfiction. She’s looking for novels with a unique premise and high-concept hook; s…

  • Andi Twaddle

    Spencerhill Associates · US

    Says: “a little off-beat”

    With her sharp business skills and editorial mindset, Andi hopes to represent Adult and New Adult commercial fiction with a literary edge across Romance, Horror, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and select Book Club ready fiction with a…

  • Josey Dunham

    Kimberley Cameron & Associates · US

    Says: “a delight in the absurd”

    She holds a master’s degree in Archaeology for Screen Media from Bristol University and has an unrelenting passion for reading, finding distinctive voices, and helping authors succeed on their publishing journey. Josey…

  • Mary Krienke

    Sterling Lord Literistic · US

    Says: “inventive and strange”

    Mary represents literary and upmarket fiction, narrative nonfiction, and select prescriptive and illustrated projects. Whether in fiction or nonfiction, Mary gravitates toward work that is fierce, sharp, nuanced, and un…

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