Literary agents who value worldbuilding — page 2

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want worldbuilding, based on what they say on their public websites. “worldbuilding” is a craft tag; its identifier is worldbuilding. 92 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 (26–50 of 92)

Cara Lee Simpson
Susanna Lea Associates
Says: “a richly imagined setting”
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…
Zoë Plant
The Bent Agency · US
My list spans both children’s and adult books across a variety of genres. Across the board, my tastes lean towards commercial, entertaining, accessible books with clever hooks and something to say about the world. I am p…
Rachel Petty
The Blair Partnership · GB
Says: “excellent world building with a simple, clever pitch”
I represent children’s fiction and non-fiction up to YA and crossover. I am looking for ambitious storytelling, a bold approach to structure and voice and a fresh take on genre, and I’m particularly interested in submis…
Ben Clark
The Soho Agency · London
He is a passionate advocate for non-fiction in all its forms—whether it’s narrative-driven storytelling, prescriptive guides, self-help or beautifully illustrated works. His interests span cookery, history, philosophy, e…
Eleanor Lawlor
The Soho Agency · London
Says: “fleshed out worlds”
She is actively acquiring and particularly looking for romance, fantasy and YA submissions. Some themes she’d like to see: Anything rooted in contemporary Irish culture or folklore Romance from across the board: spicy…
Ciara Finan
Curtis Brown Group · GB
I would consider my reading tastes to be quite broad and ever-growing, but I am constantly drawn to books that have a decisive voice, unforgettable characters, fantastic worlds or an unexpected twist. I am currently loo…
Flo Sandelson
Curtis Brown Group · GB
I love reading SFF that blurs the line between the real and the imagined - stories with a strong emotional heart that pulls one lever to cause havoc within an otherwise familiar world. I'm especially drawn to writing th…
Lisa Abellera
Kimberley Cameron & Associates · US
In adult fiction, she represents literary, upmarket/book club, and women’s fiction, historical fiction, mystery, suspense, thrillers, science fiction, fantasy, and crossover speculative fiction. With children’s fiction,…
Katie Ferriello
Mansion Street Literary Management · US
Her focus is on romance and fantasy, as well as children’s fiction. She particularly loves fantastical worldbuilding, deeply emotive characters, and strong voices.
Erik Hane
Headwater Literary Management · US
Says: “deep investment in a story and the world in which it takes place”
I love what might get classified in pitch terms as “adult literary fiction,” and it’s what I read the most away from work, but I am interested in acquiring both upmarket and commercial fiction as well. I'm interested in…
Gabrielle Harbowy
Corvisiero Literary Agency · US
Gabrielle is seeking science fiction, fantasy, paranormal mysteries, queer romance, and genre-bending speculative fiction. She loves reading diverse books, characters that come alive and immersive worlds, and tropes tur…
Christa Heschke (Cifelli)
McIntosh & Otis · US
Says: “unique, atmospheric settings/world-building”
Christa has been at McIntosh and Otis, Inc. in the Children’s Literature Department since 2009 where she is actively acquiring for all age groups in children’s. Christa is taking on picture books very sparingly and is n…
Morgan Hughes
FinePrint Literary Management · US
Morgan believes that books can change the world and is committed to discovering and uplifting underrepresented voices. She is seeking Middle Grade and YA fantasy/adventure with a particular interest in graphic novels.…
Justina Ireland
Handspun Literary · US
She loves meticulous worldbuilding and complicated characters and is currently looking for well executed speculative fiction in most categories. She is drawn to Middle Grade and Young Adult that asks complicated questio…
Rebecca Love
Booker Albert Literary Agency · US
Regardless of genre, Rebecca is looking for stories that have good pacing, grounded worlds, and believable characters. She is interested in fantasy of all kinds and anything that has a good hook. She would love to see…
Rhian MacGillivray
Birch Literary · US
I’m looking for adult fiction that falls under the following genres (no YA or children’s, please): Book club fiction I’m looking for books with emotional depth and human connections, or ones that will open up a new wor…
Maria Carolina Ministeri
Ginger Clark Literary · US
Says: “…across genres that feature compelling characters, complex relationships, and immersive settings (real or imagined).”
Elisa Moles
Painted Fire Literary Agency · US
Says: “sci-fi/fantasy with rich, consequential worldbuilding”
Leah Pierre
Ladderbird Literary Agency · US
Says: “lush world/world building”
I am exclusively looking for Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian, and Pacific Islander voices who are or are not LGBTIQA+—basically anyone underrepresented and/or marginalized. I love diverse and unique work that is fast-p…
Nancy Yost
Nancy Yost Literary Agency · US
Nancy's primary focus is commercial fiction. Her areas of expertise include: crime novels (suspense, mysteries, thrillers—both contemporary and historical); women's fiction (historical romance, accessible upmarket fictio…
Katie Kennaway
C&W Agency · GB
Says: “vivid world building”
I love books that are funny and make me think. I read widely across genres but I love, original voice-driven stories with cleverly drawn plots and vivid world building. I'm always drawn to books that are challenging an…
Elly James
HHB Agency · GB
Says: “immersed in a world”
Before that, she worked in television and film development where she enjoyed the challenge of finding great storytellers, clever communicators and people with passions who have interesting perspectives or original voices…
Lily Kovacs
Curtis Brown Group · GB
Says: “intricate and memorable world building”
In terms of fiction, my favourite kind of stories blend narratives around suspense, mystery and psychological drama, and I especially love when this involves post-apocalyptic or survival plot lines. I'm also a big fan o…
Andie Smith
Creative Media Agency · US
Says: “Strong character development, immersive worldbuilding, and emotional response”
As an autoimmune advocate, she is passionate about working with authors who share a deep connection with their characters and embrace life through all disabilities, even the invisible ones. She is still growing her list…
Ashlee MacCallum
Howland Literary · US
Says: “Accessible worldbuilding and strong pacing”
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…

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