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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. 61 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 (51–61 of 61)

Linda S. Glaz
Linda S. Glaz Literary Agency · US
Says: “those with subtle humor”
My goal as an agent is to connect authors to those publishers seeking inspirational or clean reads, whether that be in the Christian or general market. What do I mean by clean reads? Books that anyone can read without b…
Marina De Pass
The Soho Agency · London
Marina is actively building her list of authors writing upmarket commercial, reading group and accessible literary fiction, alongside a select and eclectic children's, YA & non-fiction list. She is looking for big stori…
Eva Oakes
Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA
Says: “writing that blends wit, warmth and humor”
Eva is building a list that includes a wide range of upmarket and literary fiction, as well as narrative nonfiction. memorable narrative voice rich, layered multigenerational and family sagas surprising and inventive…
Amanda Orozco
Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA
Says: “clever, quirky, gritty, and/or twisty stories”
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 a…
Hellie Ogden
William Morris Endeavor · US
Says: “writing that is sharp, witty, joyful, and warm”
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 focuse…
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…
Gabry Crivilare
Painted Words · US
Gabry is primarily interested in author-illustrators, and loves nature and food-centric stories, as well as narratives full of whimsy, sly humor, and that depict the richness of a child’s magical inner life.
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-…
Keifer Ludwig
BookEnds Literary Agency · US
He represents both commercial genre fiction and non-fiction. The common DNA uniting his list is stories that explore darkness with a sense of curiosity, humor and hope. He is passionate about finding underrepresented voi…
Iris Blasi
Arc Literary Management · US
Says: “books with a gently comic touch”
She is seeking nonfiction in the categories of biography, memoir, history, science/nature, pop culture, cultural criticism, current events, politics, and narrative nonfiction. She has a strong interest in feminism (espe…
wILLIAM mARASCO
L. Perkins Agency · US
William is actively seeking Kidlit through YA projects (including graphic novels and author + illustrator clients), with a focus for LGBTQ+ stories, fantastical adventures with heart and hope, spicy and swoon worthy roma…

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