Literary agents looking for books about writing

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want writing, based on what they say on their public websites. “writing” is a subject tag; its identifier is writing. 5 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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  • Rita Rosenkranz Literary Agency · US

    Rita Rosenkranz represents almost exclusively adult non-fiction titles. Her wide-ranging list includes health, history, parenting, music, how-to, popular science, business, biography, sports, popular reference, cooking,…

  • David Black Literary Agency · US

    Joy represents various genres of books, including projects in the following categories: narrative nonfiction, science, health, memoir, history, politics, self-help, investment, business, women’s and LGBTQ+ issues, parent…

  • DeFiore & Company · US

    Says: “book on writing craft”

    She represents both adult and children's books. On the adult side, she's seeking literary and upmarket fiction as well as narrative non-fiction. For adult fiction, she loves: Historical and contemporary novels set both…

  • DeFiore & Company · US

    Says: “a love of language”

    Laura Usselman represents narrative and idea-driven nonfiction and select literary fiction. Laura’s favorite novels are written in distinctive prose and have memorable characters at their heart. She is forever on the hu…

  • Olswanger Literary · US

    Ivanka is seeking commercial and upmarket fiction, including women’s fiction, book club fiction, mystery, thriller, romance, magical realism, low fantasy, and time-slip fiction. She is drawn to stories where history int…

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