Commercial Fiction Literary Agents

Upmarket fiction, women's fiction, suspense, romance, book club fiction, narrative non-fiction

Sharon's list includes upmarket fiction of all sorts, from smart, complex women's fiction to unexpected suspense fiction and romance to hearty, unforgettable book club fiction. She also occasionally takes on compelling, fierce narrative nonfiction by journalists, experts, or emerging voices with a promising platform.

Submit only through Query Manager. Include query letter in the body with first 25 pages of manuscript for fiction or proposal with sample chapter for nonfiction.

Literary fiction, commercial fiction, fantasy, mystery, romance, narrative non-fiction, memoir, history, pop culture, children's non-fiction

Wants: Query letter, first 25 pages

Jim is particularly interested in literary fiction, underrepresented voices, fantasy, mysteries, romance, anything unusual or unexpected, and any book that makes him cry or laugh out loud. He wants to see more children's nonfiction.

Submit to Jim McCarthy only via Query Manager at https:// queryManager.com or JimMcCarthy. Include query letter in body with first 25 pages of manuscript for fiction or proposal with sample chapter for nonfiction.

Literary fiction, historical fiction, book club fiction, business, history, memoir, popular culture, science

Narratives in business, history, memoir, popular culture, and science that offer insight and practical wisdom; literary and historical fiction; and books designed to help readers live more meaningful lives

Submit queries through Aevitas Creative Management's contact and submissions form. Include standard query materials appropriate to your genre.

Fiction and non-fiction

Upmarket and accessible literary/commercial 'sweet spot', thrillers/suspense, book club fiction, epic multi-generational family drama, powerful love story with mystery

Online form - https://www.madeleinemilburn.co.uk or submissions/

Commercial fiction, women's fiction, romance, historical fiction, thrillers, horror

She is always interested in seeing new women's fiction, romance, historical fiction, thrillers and horror. Nalini maintains a diverse client list and loves to find exciting new voices that utilize elements of different genres to tell their story.

Check agent's submission page

Narrative nonfiction, literary fiction, commercial fiction, memoir, adult fiction, adult nonfiction

Sloan Harris is Co-Head of CAA's Books Department and serves on CAA's Board. Official CAA page text identifies him as representing narrative nonfiction, literary and commercial fiction, and memoir.

CAA's official US literary agents page says writers should review agent profiles and use the submission button or link on an agent profile if that agent is open. Sloan Harris's static official profile did not expose a public agent-specific submission button or link in this run, so no public submission route is imported.

Fiction and non-fiction

Smart compelling commercial-to-literary, upmarket crime/thrillers, voiced historical, light horror/gothic/supernatural, memoir, narrative non-fiction, health/wellbeing/lifestyle from experts

Email julia@greyhoundliterary.co.uk

Literary fiction, commercial fiction, thrillers, young adult, history, travel, food, nature writing, investigative journalism, popular science, popular psychology

Literary fiction, book club and commercial fiction (including thrillers and YA). In non-fiction: history, travel, food, nature writing, investigative journalism, popular science and popular psychology.

Email: rachel@georginacapel.com

Literary fiction, commercial fiction, women's fiction, science fiction, fantasy, narrative nonfiction, history, memoir, biography, psychology, science, parenting, cookbooks, how-to, self-help, business, finance, young adult, children's fiction, children's nonfiction, picture books, illustration

Wants: Query letter, credentials, synopsis, first ten pages

Writers House represents adult and juvenile fiction and nonfiction, including literary and commercial fiction, women's fiction, science fiction and fantasy, narrative nonfiction, history, memoir, biography, psychology, science, parenting, cookbooks, how-to, self-help, business, finance, young adult and juvenile work, picture books, and illustration.

Email an individual Writers House agent with a query letter, credentials, an explanation of what makes the book unique, a synopsis, and 10 pages in the body of the email. Consult the agent's Publishers Marketplace profile for any agent-specific requirements. Do not query two Writers House agents simultaneously.

Literary fiction, upmarket commercial fiction, short story collections, narrative non-fiction, memoir

Sharmaine is actively building a list of fiction and non-fiction with international ambition, seeking distinctive voices, emotional resonance, and stories that broaden how we see the world. She is looking for literary and upmarket commercial fiction — novels and short story collections that are character-driven, emotionally rich, and often international in perspective, including novels of love and relationships that balance commercial reach with literary ambition. She is also seeking fiction that reimagines or disrupts dominant narratives, recasting history, myth, and perspective through fresh voices. In non-fiction, she is interested in expert-led works on culture, politics, and society with narrative drive, as well as bold memoirs that move beyond the personal to spark wider cultural conversations.

Submit via Query Tracker.

Fiction and non-fiction

Upmarket-commercial fiction, series crime/thrillers, historical fiction, high-concept fiction, narrative non-fiction, true crime, memoir, popular science/psychology, serious history

Email agauntlett@pfd.co.uk with a cover letter, full synopsis, and first three chapters (approximately 50 pages). Non-fiction submissions should include a detailed proposal and a cover letter with CV.

Literary fiction, commercial fiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction, young adult, graphic novels, picture books, latinx voices, african-american voices

Wants: Query letter, synopsis, sample pages

Johanna is a senior agent at Writers House. Public profiles describe her as building a list across literary and commercial fiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction, YA fiction, graphic novels, and picture books, with interest in diverse voices, particularly Latinx and African-American writers.

Writers House asks writers to email an individual agent with a query letter, credentials, what makes the book unique, a synopsis, and 10 pages in the body of the email. Writers should consult the agent's individual profile for any specific requirements and should not query two Writers House agents simultaneously.

Middle grade, young adult, commercial fiction

Commercial novels with exciting premises and lyrical, atmospheric writing; imaginative, genre-blending tales and speculative worlds infused with haunting, quietly wondrous magic. Fresh retellings of mythology, ballet, opera, and classic literature, as well as sharply funny rom-coms and graphic novels for all ages. Fearless storytellers who tackle big ideas and contemporary issues, with a commitment to marginalized authors and stories representing the full spectrum of human experience.

Submit your query through Query Manager at the link provided. Erica only accepts submissions through this platform.

Nonfiction, literary fiction, commercial fiction

Nonfiction across investigative journalism, untold histories, fashion and design, social justice, true crime, tech, business, science, philosophy, cities, and pop culture; literary and commercial fiction for adults.

Jen only accepts submissions via Query Manager. Writers should submit through her dedicated Query Manager page at https:// queryManager.com or JenMarshall.

Children's and ya, select adult speculative

Exceptional MG and YA fiction with global commercial appeal, graphic novels for children/YA with illustrations in place, very selective adult speculative, not picture books for new clients

Email - mollysubmissions@davidhigham.co.uk

Adult and children's books

Eclectic mix of literary and commercial adult and children's

Email a covering note with a one-line elevator pitch, two or three comparable titles, and a back-cover blurb. For fiction, attach a one-page synopsis and the first three chapters. For non-fiction, send a proposal covering the book's subject, why you are best placed to write it, and a twenty-page writing sample. See https://www.unitedagents.co.uk or submission-guidelines for full details.

General fiction, nonfiction, commercial fiction, history, thriller, suspense, popular culture, children's books

Wants: Query letter

Andrea Barzvi represents general fiction and nonfiction, including commercial fiction, history, thrillers and suspense, popular culture, and children's books.

Consult Empire Literary's current submission guidance before querying, no direct public query route was confirmed in this pass.

Women's fiction, literary fiction, book club fiction, contemporary romance, historical fiction, mystery, suspense, memoir, self-help nonfiction

Fresh voices in women's fiction, literary fiction, book club fiction, contemporary romance, historical fiction, mystery and suspense, as well as memoir and selected self-help nonfiction

Check agent's submission page

Literary fiction, commercial fiction, memoirs, history, biography, business, young adult, middle grade, self-help, psychology, science

See source page for more info

Email: Agent10702@aol.com

Cozy fantasy, romance, romcoms, dark romance, sports romance, small town romance, commercial book club fiction, romantasy, thrillers, suspense, magical realism

Cozy fantasy, all things romance (romcoms, dark romance, sports romance, small town romance), commercial book club fiction, romantasy, thrillers and suspense, and magical realism. Particularly drawn to stories with a strong voice and immersive relationships at their core

Check agent's submission page

Fiction (commercial adult)

See source page for more info

Online form - https://darleyanderson.com or submissions/

Fiction and non-fiction

Women's fiction (commercial to literary), book club reads, crime and thrillers, interesting narrative non-fiction

Email submissions@hardmanswainson.com and specify Hannah Ferguson's name in the cover email.

Literary fiction, commercial fiction, young adult fiction, narrative nonfiction, memoir, cookbooks

They are seeking literary and commercial fiction, young adult fiction, narrative nonfiction, memoir, and cookbooks.

Check agent's submission page

Commercial fiction, literary fiction, women's fiction, contemporary coming of age, light speculative fiction, young adult, cozy mystery, cozy fantasy, contemporary romance

Wants: Query letter

Juliana loves commercial and literary fiction, stories that explore relationships and make her laugh, women's fiction, contemporary adult coming of age, light speculative fiction, young adult, cozy mysteries, cozy fantasies, and very select contemporary romance with a unique and strong hook.

Submit through Juliana's QueryManager route from the agency submissions page. Send only one Rebecca Friedman Literary agent at a time, the agency may pass projects internally.

Fiction, nonfiction, authentic human experience, diverse voices, commercial storytelling

Ashley is described by Europa as an author with a strong eye for story who loves fiction and nonfiction and seeks clients with authentic human experiences that are relatable to the world.

No public direct query route for Ashley Coleman was confirmed on the official Europa Content page.

Non-fiction (primarily)

Non-fiction (strong list including journalists), off-beat projects with a commercial edge

Email - submissions@mbalit.co.uk (FAO Susan Smith)

Romance, historical fiction, book club fiction, fantasy, non-fiction, graphic novels

Wants: Query letter, synopsis, bio, opening pages

Christine is drawn to stories with high stakes and tension. The first pages must draw her in with action and curiosity. Lyrical writing, along with emotionality, physicality, and interiority, are all key components she looks for in a manuscript.

Send a query letter with a synopsis of your book, your bio, and the opening 3 or 4 pages embedded in the body of your email. Do not send an attachment without a request to do so.

Fiction and non-fiction, children's

Adult: literary fiction, commercial women's, psychological suspense, gothic thrillers, ghost stories, historical including alternate histories, creeping-horror edge (not high fantasy). Children's: 7+/MG/YA, originality/depth, underrepresented voices welcome

Email submissions@nurnberg.co.uk

Nonfiction, fiction, entertainment, music, pop culture, memoir, cultural history, commercial projects

Wants: Query letter

Marc founded Europa Content after roles in editing, television production, independent publishing, book/music packaging, and publishing representation. Europa represents authors, artists, creators, and thought leaders in traditional books and cross-media publishing.

The official Europa Content page lists Marc's direct email as marc@europacontent.com. No detailed public query package requirements were confirmed in this pass.

Literary fiction, commercial fiction, women's fiction, crime, thrillers, narrative non-fiction, memoir, current affairs, personal development, humor, ya

See source page for more info

Check agent's submission page

Literary fiction, commercial fiction, narrative nonfiction, food writing, memoir, arts and culture, music, journalism

Charlie Brotherstone represents an eclectic range of authors working across both fiction and nonfiction. He is interested in Commercial Fiction and Literary Fiction, as well as nonfiction from academics, journalists, musicians, online creators, and food writers. He has a strong track record with Food and Cookbooks alongside narrative nonfiction and cultural writing.

Submit via the Aevitas Creative Management submissions form at https://www.aevitascreative.com or contact

Commercial non-fiction

Commercial non-fiction (agency specialises)

Email - enquiries@foxandhoward.co.uk

Literary fiction, commercial fiction, women's fiction, crime, thrillers, narrative non-fiction, memoir, current affairs, personal development, humor, ya

Stephanie Cabot represents a range of fiction and non-fiction at the New York office of Susanna Lea Associates. The agency seeks literary and commercial fiction, women's fiction, crime, thrillers, narrative non-fiction, memoir, current affairs, personal development, humor, and select young adult with crossover appeal. They are always looking for new voices and good stories with strong international potential.

Check agent's submission page

Literary fiction, commercial fiction, women's fiction, crime, thrillers, narrative non-fiction, memoir, current affairs, personal development, humor, ya

Stephen M. Morrison represents a range of fiction and nonfiction at Susanna Lea Associates' New York office. His interests encompass Literary Fiction, Commercial Fiction, Women's Fiction, Crime, Thrillers, Narrative Nonfiction, Memoir, Current Affairs, Personal Development, Humor, and select Young Adult with crossover appeal.

Check agent's submission page

Women's commercial fiction, literary fiction, crime, thriller, upmarket book club fiction, quirky non-fiction, nature writing, history

Women's commercial fiction, literary fiction, crime/thriller, uplifting/book club, quirky non-fiction (nature/crime/history)

Email bd.submission@dhhliteraryagency.com with a cover letter and first 3 chapters (approximately 10,000 words) and a synopsis for fiction, or a cover letter and full proposal (covering overview, themes, story, and sources) for non-fiction.

Literary fiction, commercial fiction, mystery, thriller, current affairs, politics, civil rights, memoir, business, history, health and wellness

Fiction and nonfiction across a wide range of genres. Nonfiction interests include current affairs, politics, civil rights, health and wellness, memoir, business, and history; fiction interests include literary and commercial novels, including mysteries and thrillers. Works with established authors, journalists, and public figures whose work demonstrates significant cultural impact or commercial potential.

Other submissions