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.
Storm Literary Agency · US
Says: “Lush worlds I want to revisit again and again - or never step foot into because they're so terrifying”
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.
Age G…
Aaron Priest Literary Agency · New York
Says: “equal balance between the love story and world-building”
She is actively building her list.
Natalie is currently most interested in and actively seeking out adult and new adult fiction, specifically in the following genres: romance, romantasy, and women’s/book club fiction.…
William Morris Endeavor · US
Says: “a project with an expansive world”
She sells UK rights for WME’s incredible array of US-based authors and is actively searching for new clients for her own list. She is editorially focused and has a passion for working alongside authors from the conceptio…
William Morris Endeavor · US
Says: “worlds that are bold and new and do something a little different from what's already in the current market”
She is a 2025 Bookseller Rising Star and is excited to be building her list with an emphasis on all things romance, horror, fantasy, and speculative fiction.
She’s proud to work with authors who have a vivid imagination…
William Morris Endeavor · US
Says: “great world building”
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…
William Morris Endeavor · US
Says: “writers that have a keen sense of worldbuilding”
Angeline has worked with a variety of fiction in genre, upmarket commercial, and literary categories, as well as select platform-driven nonfiction. She specializes in speculative fiction and loves high-concept stories th…
William Morris Endeavor · US
Ty represents adult fiction and nonfiction.
In the adult fiction space, Ty is a broad reader, with a taste that tends literary in many forms: he’d love to read your genre fiction, from science fiction and fantasy to ser…
Savvy Literary Services · US
Says: “immersive world building”
Najla is an avid reader and loves great first chapters, immersive world building, deep character profiles, and well-rounded dialogue.
In nonfiction:
Narrative nonfiction based upon true people and places set in any time…
The Purcell Agency · US
Says: “stories with meticulous world-building”
A lifelong reader who devoured everything she could get her hands on, Emma developed a particular love for fantasy, especially stories with meticulous world-building, high stakes, and morally grey antagonists.
She is ge…
Ultra Literary · US
seeking out and sharing tomorrow’s dynamic, unconventional stories
Invested in immersive worldbuilding, she believes in “imaginary gardens with real toads in them.”
Sterling Lord Literistic · US
Says: “research that makes the world come alive”
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…
Heirloom Literary · US
Says: “romance woven through immersive worldbuilding”
Collaborating with authors as an agent at Heirloom, Sahar is drawn to daring work that finds laughter alongside grief, explores mental health and emotional healing, and pushes narrative boundaries.
She loves romance wov…
The Weis Agency · US
Says: “transport readers through characters, plots, and worlds that refuse to let go”
Emily is drawn to new voices and fresh angles that seek to break ground, push conversation forward, and inspire readers from understanding to action.
She seeks fiction that lingers – bold, emotionally resonant stories t…
Neighborhood Literary Agency · US
She manages the agency’s subrights, and is building an adult genre fiction list with a special interest in queer stories with a strong sense of place, especially settings beyond the U.S.
Lana is looking for emotionally…
Liza Dawson Associates · US
Says: “an ambitious sense of imagination”
Lauren represents adult science fiction, fantasy, and horror, as well as upmarket fiction, mystery, and romance with speculative elements.
She represents very select science/nature nonfiction, but she does not represent…
Folio Literary Management · US
Says: “unique world-building element”
She holds a special interest in dark, mind-bending narratives, often with a unique world-building element, that strike a chord with their audience.
For fiction, I most enjoy dark, mind-bending narratives, often with a u…
Kimberley Cameron & Associates · US
Says: “a strong foundation of sensory, immersive world building”
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…
