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Start a free account →Narrative non-fiction is where reportage, memoir, history, and cultural criticism share a shelf without quite admitting it. Agents working here want true stories shaped by the instincts of fiction: scene, voice, pace, restraint, and a writer who can find the human pressure inside the research. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, Helen Macdonald's work, and the long tradition of immersive journalism all live near the label, but the books are doing different work. Some agents focus on investigative projects with public-interest weight; others prefer cultural argument, science narrative, social history, or the kind of personal essay that opens out into something bigger. 140+ agents on this page show narrative non-fiction signals. A submission is typically a proposal with sample chapters, so make sure the proposal does the same storytelling work the book itself promises.
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Narrative nonfiction
Justin Brouckaert is actively seeking narrative nonfiction in the areas of history, current affairs, sports, internet culture, politics, and science.
Submissions can be made through the Aevitas Creative Management contact and submissions form on their website.
Literary fiction, commercial fiction, women's fiction, crime, thrillers, narrative non-fiction, memoir, current affairs, personal development, humor, ya
Laura Mamelok represents a range of fiction and non-fiction at Susanna Lea Associates' New York office. Her interests include 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.
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Narrative nonfiction, biography, memoir, music history, self-help, cookbook, psychology, cultural studies
Clients who ask big questions, explore fascinating subcultures, and serve as paradigm-shifters in their fields. Particularly interested in performing artists and public figures successful in one medium whose talents and perspectives extend into narrative nonfiction. Represents thought leaders, journalists, doctors, psychologists, and cultural figures whose work inspires, entertains, and educates while challenging conventional thinking.
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Literary fiction, commercial fiction, women's fiction, crime, thrillers, narrative non-fiction, memoir, current affairs, personal development, humor, ya
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Fiction and narrative non-fiction
Upmarket and literary fiction in English and Spanish, character-driven, heart-wrenching fiction, modern love stories, genre-bending upmarket crime, narrative non-fiction about women's experiences
QueryManager (via site form) - https://www.aevitascreative.com or contact
Narrative non-fiction, american history, social policy, constitutional law, nature writing, biography, journalism
Narrative nonfiction that explores American history, social policy, constitutional law, and the natural world, from distinguished historians, biographers, journalists, legal scholars, and naturalists who bring rigorous research and compelling storytelling to their work
Online submission form
Fiction, nonfiction, young adult, upmarket fiction, book club fiction, mystery, suspense, historical fiction, literary horror, grounded science fiction, grounded fantasy, narrative nonfiction, cultural criticism, history, pop culture, aapi voices, underrepresented voices, lgbtq and
Wants: Query letter, sample pages, proposal
Amy represents fiction, nonfiction, and YA. She is seeking upmarket and book club fiction, mystery or suspense elements, propulsive plots with beautiful writing, historical fiction, literary horror, grounded SFF by women of color, coming-of-age stories, global retellings, expert-driven narrative nonfiction, cultural criticism, history, pop culture, YA with murder and intrigue, immigrant stories, queer stories, girls working for justice, and light-hearted contemporary YA.
Use the QueryManager route linked from Amy Bishop-Wycisk's Trellis profile and review her current wishlist before querying.
Literary fiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction, current affairs, pop culture, children's books
A wide range of nonfiction including narrative and expert-driven works, memoir, current affairs, and pop culture, as well as literary fiction and children's books
Submit your query through the contact and submissions form available on the Aevitas Creative Management website, or contact the agency by phone at and 1 (212) 765-6900. The agency is located at 19 W. 21st Street, Suite 501, New York, NY 10010.
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.
Health, wellness, science, psychology, spirituality, memoir, cookbooks, narrative nonfiction
Authoritative books on health, wellness, science, and psychology, along with spirituality and inspirational memoirs that offer genuine insight or originality. Original cookbooks and narratives that illuminate compelling subjects or spark meaningful conversation, from practical wellness guides to deeply personal stories.
Submit through Aevitas Creative Management's contact and submissions form. Include query materials appropriate to your project. Address submissions to the New York office or use the agency's online submission system.
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.
Narrative nonfiction, literary journalism, idea books, politics, history, current affairs, memoir, academic crossover
Tina Bennett is a CAA literary agent based in New York. Official CAA indexed profile text describes her specialties as narrative nonfiction, literary journalism, idea books, politics, history, current affairs, memoir, and academic crossover titles.
CAA says writers can find query instructions by clicking an agent profile, and that open agents show a button or link on their profile to begin a submission. Tina Bennett's official CAA profile is the best agent-specific official link found in this run, but its dynamic page did not expose a separate materials checklist in static text.
Literary fiction, narrative non-fiction, memoir, children's books
Voice-led fiction with literary quality, compelling stories, and books that provoke thought, wonder, and laughter.
Submit by email to Georgia Garrett's assistant Ivy Pottinger-Glass at ivy@rcwlitagency.com. Fiction submissions should include a covering letter, the first three chapters or approximately the first fifty pages to a natural break, and a brief synopsis. Non-fiction should be a proposal of up to twenty pages. Attachments in Word or PDF are acceptable, or paste sample chapters into the email body. Submit to one agent only. Response time is approximately six to eight weeks, no acknowledgement of receipt.
Nonfiction, biography, narrative nonfiction, memoir, food writing, food politics, cookbooks, lifestyle, parenting, psychology
Wants: Query letter, nonfiction proposal, sample chapter
Angela Miller represents general nonfiction, biography, narrative nonfiction, memoir, food writing, food politics, cookbooks, lifestyle, parenting, psychology, and authors or writers with significant platforms. Her official profile says she is looking for new talent as well as established authors and writers with significant platforms, excellent writing, and proposals she can help develop from concept to sale.
Folio asks writers to review Folio agents, choose the right agent, and follow the submission guidelines on the individual agent page. Angela Miller's official profile does not publish a direct query email or form, so no specific public submission route is currently available on the official page.
Literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, memoir, pop culture
CAA's official Daniel Kirschen profile identifies him as a literary agent representing authors and journalists across many genres, with a focus on literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, memoir, and pop culture.
CAA says writers should review available agent profiles and, if an agent is open to submissions, use the button or link on that agent's profile. Daniel Kirschen's official profile URL was verified as the best agent-specific page, but no profile-specific public submission link or material requirements were exposed in the text-rendered page during this run.
Pop culture, narrative non-fiction, serious non-fiction, food writing, nature, outdoors, sport, commercial non-fiction, fiction
Pop culture, narrative and serious non-fiction, food writing, nature/outdoors, sport, commercial non-fiction, fiction of all forms
Submit via the PFD books submissions page at https://petersfraserdunlop.com or submissions or books/
Narrative nonfiction, political journalism, science, business, activism, cookbooks, memoir, history
Bridget Wagner Matzie represents a dynamic list of journalists, scientists, doctors, business leaders, activists, and expert writers who inspire, challenge and expand our understanding of the world. She is most interested in strong original ideas, new and international voices, big-think topics, and books that challenge readers and create discussion.
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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, creative nonfiction, poetry
Fiction and nonfiction notable for compelling storylines, singular voices, and unique perspectives, across literary fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry, from both established and emerging writers
Submit through the contact and submissions form available on the Aevitas Creative Management website. You can also reach the agency by phone at and 1 (212) 765-6900 or by mail at 19 W. 21st Street, Suite 501, New York, NY 10010.
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.
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.
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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.
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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
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, international fiction, narrative nonfiction, historical biography, memoir, business, science
Both seasoned authors and new voices in fiction and nonfiction. She specializes in literary fiction and has a soft spot in her heart for international fiction hailing from the homeland of authors like William Trevor, Edna O'Brien, and Zadie Smith, not to mention Rohinton Mistry, Mario Vargas Llosa and J.M. Coetzee and Nadine Gordimer. She is also interested in continuing to build a narrative nonfiction list in the genres of historical biography, memoir, business, and science
Email: christina@unionliterary.com
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, upmarket fiction, narrative nonfiction, memoir, pop culture
Literary and upmarket fiction, select narrative nonfiction and memoir, books that explore pop culture examining celebrity and fandom
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Business, health, psychology, popular science, narrative nonfiction, memoir, upmarket fiction
New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and internationally bestselling authors writing in business, health, psychology, popular science, narrative nonfiction, memoir, and upmarket fiction
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Children's fiction, adult fiction, women's fiction, narrative non-fiction, memoir, debut fiction, young adult, middle grade
She loves women's fiction, narrative non-fiction, memoir, and debut fiction. On the children's side, she is interested in select Young Adult and Middle Grade. She loves strong characters and voice-driven stories that break out of the typical tropes of their genres, and she's always looking for unique new voices in stories.
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Fiction and narrative non-fiction
All types of fiction and narrative non-fiction (agency-wide)
Email - submissions@thenorthlitagency.com
Cookbooks, investigative journalism, self-help, health, wellness, social science, popular science, culture, narrative nonfiction, upmarket fiction, literary fiction, contemporary fiction, historical fiction, literary mystery, magical realism, science fiction
Wants: Query letter, first chapter, first 10 pages, author platform
Kim primarily specializes in nonfiction and is actively seeking expertise- or platform-driven cookbooks, investigative journalism, self-help, health, wellness, social science, pop science, culture, and narrative nonfiction that adds nuance or makes niche subjects accessible. On a highly selective basis, she also considers adult upmarket and literary fiction, including contemporary and historical realism, literary mystery, magical realism, and near-future science fiction.
Stonesong accepts electronic queries at submissions@stonesong.com, but the current submissions page does not list Kim among the named query recipients. Verify current route before querying Kim.
Fiction, nonfiction, literary fiction, commercial fiction, narrative nonfiction, journalism, essay collections
Wants: Query letter, sample pages, proposal
Noah is interested in ambitious fiction and nonfiction, including literary and commercial fiction, narrative nonfiction, journalism, and essay-driven work.
Consult Verve Talent and Literary Agency's current submission guidance before querying. No direct public query route was confirmed in this pass.
Narrative nonfiction, military, sports, celebrity memoir, thriller, mystery, historical fiction, young adult, romance, music, style, business, home improvement, cookbooks, self-help, science, theater, fiction, nonfiction
Wants: Query letter
Doug represents a mix of fiction and nonfiction, including narrative nonfiction, military, sports, memoir, thrillers, mysteries, historical fiction, young adult fiction, romance, music, style, business, home improvement, cookbooks, self-help, science, theater, and general fiction/nonfiction.
Query by email. Historical agency guidance lists query@dgliterary.com as the submissions address and asks writers not to send sample material unless requested.
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