The Literary Agents list includes agents and literary agencies that represent poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers, plus details about the kind of books they're interested in representing, their clients, and the best way to contact them.
| Name | Literary Agency | Interested in Representing |
|---|---|---|
| Jay Mandel | William Morris Endeavor | Autobiography/Memoir, Commercial Fiction, Fiction, Nonfiction |
| Carol Mann | Carol Mann Agency | Autobiography/Memoir, Commercial Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Nonfiction |
| PJ Mark | Janklow & Nesbit Associates | Autobiography/Memoir, Graphic/Illustrated, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Pop Culture |
| Maria Massie | Lippincott Massie McQuilkin | Autobiography/Memoir, Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction |
| David McCormick | McCormick & Williams | Commercial Fiction, Fiction, Historical, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction |
| Matt McGowan | Frances Goldin Literary Agency, Inc. | Autobiography/Memoir, Commercial Fiction, Historical, Humor, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Pop Culture |
Poets & Writers is here to help. This handbook provides everything you need to know about finding the perfect literary agent to represent you and your work.
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