Literary agents who want whimsical writing
Phrasemill lists literary agents who want whimsical, based on what they say on their public websites. “whimsical” is a tone tag; its identifier is whimsical. 33 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 (1–25 of 33)
Says: “a sense of play”
I am actively building a list of new writers, and forthcoming debuts I represent include Aea Varfis-van Warmelo’s genre-bending novel Attention-Seeking Behaviour (Peninsula Press), Moya Lothian-McLean’s rom-com Matchmake…
Says: “whimsy with a touch of darkness”
Says: “warmer and more whimsical”
Maddy is a Literary Agent specialising in SFF and romance Maddy joined Madeleine Milburn Agency in 2022 to build a list specialising in SFF and romance. She represents adult and YA fantasy, science fiction, horror and…
I represent literary, book club and general fiction, as well as some narrative non-fiction and am actively developing a carefully curated client list of career authors. I am on the lookout for general fiction, immersive…
I am always seeking creative, proactive, and friendly artists who are both conscientious and highly reliable. I specialise in projects, across all genres and age ranges, that are humorous, quirky, or designed to open up…
I read widely and eclectically, and my list reflects my broad tastes as a reader. I have a background in classical languages and philosophy, so as well as being seduced by great writing and by an author with something ne…
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…
I’m looking for stories that surprise and delight, characters I can’t stop thinking about, tropes turned on their ears, and, above all, sharp writing. I’d love to find the charm, wit, and twists of The Wedding People by…
Timeless telling styles always entice me as a bicentennial baby fed on Bemelmans, Betsy-Tacy, Burnett, and the Brontës. Yet I am especially hungry for bold, change-making projects that promote underrepresented perspectiv…
Says: “Whimsy, delightful humor”
Says: “Light magic or whimsical world elements”
She joined TLA in 2019 where she’s excited to grow her list. In YA, she loves creative and epic fantasies, but she is also drawn to realistic stories with multi-dimensional female characters. She is always interested i…
Thao represents children's, YA, Romance, and Sci-fi/Fantasy. She enjoys clever, heartfelt, and commercial middle grade and YA in prose or graphic novel format and across genres. In the Adult SFF realm, she’s a fan of con…
Says: “Whimsical, slightly offbeat characters that feel instantly memorable (think grumpy cupcakes, competitive grandmas, toddler detectives, dramatic vegetables, etc.)”
Their focus is marginalized writers, and they represent speculative fiction, romance, and romcoms. They love cats, gardening, power tools, and books that love you back: sweeping stories, characters with big hearts, and…
Fantasy/Romantasy that makes me feel like I’m actually being transported to another world, either by intricate world building or a whimsical vibe. Political intrigue plotlines. Better if it’s high concept. Romances that…
Says: “fantasy that leans more whimsical than cozy”
Adult Fiction: I'm passionate about literary fiction with a unique, beautiful voice, but I also enjoy commercial fiction, women's fiction (no bodice-rippers, please), chick-lit, mysteries, suspense, thrillers - in genera…
Tori represents all manner of children’s literature. As a graphic novelist myself, I am eager to represent magical, thrilling, adorable, and important comics for kids of all ages, including early readers. Send me deeply…
I represent serious nonfiction, literary fiction, children's books, and graphic novels. Growing up all over—Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and the US—I found my home in books where writers confront the chaos of reality…
Says: “fun books full of magic and whimsy and a bit of comedy”
Says: “small, quirky books that make me smile or think about the world in entirely new and surprising ways”
I am open to all formats, from picture books through YA. And while these categories can be very different, what grabs my attention is a sense of energy and a comfort with, or command of language. I love characters with a…
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