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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dorian Karchmar | William Morris Agency | Autobiography/Memoir, Commercial Fiction, Historical, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction |
| Kirby Kim | William Morris Endeavor | Commercial Fiction, Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction |
| Jeff Kleinman | Folio Literary Management | Autobiography/Memoir, Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction |
| Stuart Krichevsky | Stuart Krichevsky Literary Agency | Commercial Fiction, Fiction, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction |
| Daniel Lazar | Writers House LLC | Autobiography/Memoir, Commercial Fiction, Graphic/Illustrated, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction |
| Betsy Lerner | Dunow, Carlson & Lerner Literary Agency | Autobiography/Memoir, Nonfiction |
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.
5.20.13
For an unpublished writer, does it cost more to seek a literary agent abroad or would it be safer to self-publish first in the home country before seeking an agent in another country?
5.13.13
What is the best advice you can give young writers who are applying to MFA programs?
5.6.13
Do agents really read synopses? Isn’t a ten-page sample more useful?