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Phrasemill lists literary agents who want witty, based on what they say on their public websites. “witty” is a tone tag; its identifier is witty. 34 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 (26–34 of 34)

  • Abby Walters

    David Black Literary Agency · US

    At David Black, Abby is focused on representing upmarket and literary fiction and is most interested in novels that privilege voice and psychological depth. She is especially eager for character-driven narratives center…

  • Iwalani Kim

    Sanford J. Greenburger Associates · US

    Iwalani is seeking adult upmarket and literary fiction and select nonfiction. In fiction, she loves coming-of-age narratives, family dramas, and stories that challenge systems of power. She is often drawn to a strong s…

  • Madelyn Knecht

    Storm Literary Agency · US

    Madelyn loves queer stories with dark twists and rich worlds, especially in fantasy and light science fiction. Her favorites include Young Adult fantasy and Adult with fantastic characters you can't help but love. I'm l…

  • Amanda Orozco

    Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA

    Amanda is looking for stories and projects that make her feel deeply and that surprise her, whether that be in form, voice, tone, concept, ambition, or all of the above. She is particularly drawn to stories from Asian an…

  • Hellie Ogden

    William Morris Endeavor · US

    She represents fiction, children's books and non-fiction and enjoys novels with bold storytelling, moving prose and vivid, thought-provoking characters. She is actively taking on new clients and as an editorially focused…

  • Alyssa Reuben

    William Morris Endeavor · US

    In fiction, Alyssa is drawn to propulsive, voice-driven stories that blend emotional resonance with undeniable hooks. She is actively looking for novels that grip you from the first page and stay with you long after turn…

  • Jackie Garcia-Morales

    Storm Literary Agency · US

    Children’s Literature: Seeking author-illustrators that want to work across fiction and nonfiction picture books, chapter books, and graphic novels (spanning age audiences). Particularly interested in STEM/STEAM, social-…

  • Alex Greulich

    The Friedrich Agency · US

    I’m all for WHALE FALL by Elizabeth O’Connor as much as the new Ali Hazelwood. Throw in a dash of speculative—that indulgent industry word—or a complex set of characters that makes you feel for them no matter where they…

  • Tess Brown

    Thompson Literary Agency · US

    Tess enjoys exciting genre fiction and has a soft spot for dry, witty narratives.

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