86 agents · 57 currently open to submissions
UK narrative non-fiction is where research has to behave like story. It can run through history, science, memoir, reportage, nature, or cultural criticism, but agents are looking for scene, shape, and authority rather than a pile of interesting facts. The proposal has to prove the book can move.
This UK page shows agents who explicitly represent narrative non-fiction. The broad search toggle catches more who'd consider it under history, memoir, biography, essays, popular science, politics, or cultural writing.
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
Fiction and narrative non-fiction
Wants: Agency represents fiction and narrative non-fiction (see the north submissions guidelines; mark stanton is co-founder)
See source page for more info
Email - submissions@thenorthlitagency.com
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, 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.
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.
Non-fiction (plus select translated fiction or poetry)
High-quality zeitgeisty narrative non-fiction, lifestyle/health/personal development, thought leaders/experts, also discovering translated fiction and expanding into music/poetry
Online form (QueryManager via Aevitas submissions form) - https://www.aevitascreative.com or contact
Fiction and narrative non-fiction
All types of fiction and narrative non-fiction (agency-wide)
Email - submissions@thenorthlitagency.com
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 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.
Online submission form
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
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
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
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.
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