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If you are trying to place your manuscript it can be hard to know where to start. Our list of 108 literary agents accepting submissions from writers is a great place to begin building a list of literary agencies to query and submit your work. The list below offers the name of 108 active literary agents, the genres of work they represent, the agency they work manage or work for, and a link to. Agency Link: www.curtisbrown.com/agents/tess-callero. Manuscript Wishlist.

A list of 108 Literary Agents Looking for New Writers

If you are trying to place your manuscript it can be hard to know where to start.
​Our list of 108 literary agents accepting submissions from writers is a great place to begin building a list of literary agencies to query and submit your work.
The list below offers the name of 108 active literary agents, the genres of work they represent, the agency they work manage or work for, and a link to their literary agency website (if available). We hope this list is helpful as you look for a literary agent to advocate for your writing. Please share this with other writers!

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Memoir Literary Agents 2020

NameLiterary AgencyInterested in RepresentingWebsite
Laurie AbkemeierDeFiore and CompanyJournalism/Investigative Reporting, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Pop Culturehttp://www.defioreandco.com
Miriam AltshulerMiriam Altshuler Literary AgencyAutobiography/Memoir, Commercial Fiction, Fiction, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfictionhttp://www.miriamaltshulerliteraryagency.com
Betsy AmsterBetsy Amster Literary EnterprisesCommercial Fiction, Graphic/Illustrated, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfictionhttp://www.amsterlit.com
Nicole AragiAragi Inc.Feminist, Graphic/Illustrated, Historical, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfictionhttp://www.aragi.net
Claudia BallardWilliam Morris EndeavorAutobiography/Memoir, Fiction, Humor, Narrative Nonfiction, Pop Culturehttp://www.wmeentertainment.com
Lisa BankoffICM PartnersAutobiography/Memoir, Commercial Fiction, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfictionhttp://icmpartners.com
Julie BarerThe Book GroupCommercial Fiction, Literary Fictionhttp://www.thebookgroup.com
Ethan BassoffLippincott Massie McQuilkinAutobiography/Memoir, Cross-genre, Experimental, Graphic/Illustrated, Historical, Humor, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Nature/Environmental, Nonfiction, Political, Pop Culturehttp://www.lmqlit.com
Faye BenderThe Book GroupCommercial Fiction, Literary Fictionhttp://www.thebookgroup.com
Soumeya Bendimerad RobertsWriters HouseAutobiography/Memoir, Fiction, Healing/Health, Literary Fiction, Nonfictionhttp://www.writershouse.com
Tina BennettWilliam Morris EndeavorAutobiography/Memoir, Historical, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfictionhttp://wmeentertainment.com
Amy BerkowerWriters HouseCommercial Fiction, Literary Fictionhttp://www.writershouse.com
Vicky BijurVicky Bijur Literary AgencyCommercial Fiction, Literary Fictionhttp://www.vickybijuragency.com
Brettne BloomThe Book GroupAutobiography/Memoir, Commercial Fiction, Historical, Journalism/Investigative Reportinghttp://www.thebookgroup.com
Georges BorchardtGeorges BorchardtFiction, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfictionhttp://gbagency.com
Paul BresnickBresnick Weil Literary AgencyFiction, Nonfictionhttp://bresnickagency.com
Sarah BurnesThe Gernert CompanyFiction, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfictionhttp://www.thegernertco.com
Chris CalhounChris Calhoun AgencyAutobiography/Memoir, Fiction, Historical, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Political, Warhttp://chriscalhounagency.com
Jennifer CarlsonDunow, Carlson & Lerner Literary AgencyCommercial Fiction, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfictionhttp://dclagency.com
Lucy CarsonFriedrich AgencyAutobiography/Memoir, Commercial Fiction, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfictionhttp://friedrichagency.com
Terra ChalbergChalberg & SussmanAutobiography/Memoir, Fiction, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfictionhttp://www.chalbergsussman.com
Elyse CheneyElyse Cheney Literary AssociatesAutobiography/Memoir, Commercial Fiction, Fiction, Historical, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Politicalhttp://www.cheneyliterary.com
William ClarkWilliam Clark AssociatesAutobiography/Memoir, Historical, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Nature/Environmental, Political, Pop Culture, Religious/Spiritual, Warhttp://www.wmclark.com
Bill CleggWilliam Morris EndeavorAutobiography/Memoir, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Poetryhttp://www.wmeentertainment.com
Frances CoadyAragi Inc.Autobiography/Memoir, Feminist, Historical, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Politicalhttp://www.aragi.net
Laura DailThe Laura Dail Literary AgencyAutobiography/Memoir, Commercial Fiction, Fiction, Healing/Health, Historical, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Nature/Environmental, Nonfictionhttp://ldlainc.com
Liz DarhansoffDarhansoff Verrill Feldman Literary AgentsCommercial Fiction, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfictionhttp://www.dvagency.com
Liza DawsonLiza Dawson AssociatesAutobiography/Memoir, Commercial Fiction, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfictionhttp://www.lizadawsonassociates.com
Brian DeFioreDeFiore and CompanyAutobiography/Memoir, Commercial Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfictionhttp://defioreandco.com
Sandy DijkstraSandra Dijkstra Literary AgencyCommercial Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfictionhttp://www.dijkstraagency.com
Henry DunowDunow, Carlson & Lerner Literary AgencyAutobiography/Memoir, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfictionhttp://www.dclagency.com
Katherine FaussetCurtis Brown, Ltd.Autobiography/Memoir, Commercial Fiction, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfictionhttp://www.curtisbrown.com
Leigh FeldmanLeigh Feldman LiteraryAutobiography/Memoir, Historical, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfictionhttp://www.lfliterary.com
Jenni Ferrari-AdlerBrick House Literary AgentsFiction, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction
Ryan Fischer-HarbageThe Fischer-Harbage Agency Inc.Autobiography/Memoir, Historical, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfictionhttp://www.fischerharbage.com
Seth FishmanThe Gernert CompanyCommercial Fiction, Graphic/Illustrated, Literary Fictionhttp://thegernertco.com
Melissa FlashmanTrident Media GroupAutobiography/Memoir, Commercial Fiction, Fiction, Healing/Health, Pop Culturehttp://www.tridentmediagroup.com
Christy FletcherFletcher & CompanyAutobiography/Memoir, Fiction, Nonfictionhttp://www.fletcherandco.com
Emily ForlandBrandt & Hotchman Literary Agents, Inc.Fiction, Literary Fictionhttp://brandthochman.com
Warren FrazierJohn Hawkins & Associates, Inc.Literary Fictionhttp://www.jhalit.com
Molly FriedrichThe Friedrich Agency LLCAutobiography/Memoir, Commercial Fiction, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfictionhttp://www.friedrichagency.com
Kate GarrickDeFiore and CompanyCommercial Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfictionhttp://defioreandco.com
Susan GinsburgWriters HouseLiterary Fiction, Nonfictionhttp://www.writershouse.com
Rebecca GradingerFletcher & CompanyAutobiography/Memoir, Commercial Fiction, Humor, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Pop Culturehttp://fletcherandco.com
Katie GrimmDon Congdon Associates, Inc.Historical, Literary Fictionhttp://www.doncongdon.com
Alia Hanna HabibMcCormick LiteraryAutobiography/Memoir, Fiction, Narrative Nonfictionhttp://mccormicklit.com
Joy HarrisThe Joy Harris Literary AgencyLiterary Fiction, Narrative Nonfictionhttp://www.joyharrisliterary.com
David HavilandAndrew Lownie Literary AgencyFictionhttp://www.andrewlownie.co.uk
Judy HeiblumSterling Lord Literistic, Inc.Historical, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfictionhttp://www.sll.com
Gail HochmanBrandt & Hochman Literary Agents, Inc.Autobiography/Memoir, Literary Fiction
Markus HoffmanRegal LiteraryCommercial Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Pop Culturehttp://www.regal-literary.com
Carrie HowlandDonadio & Olson, Inc.Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfictionhttp://www.donadio.com
Jennifer JoelICM PartnersFiction, Narrative Nonfictionhttp://www.icmtalent.com
Meredith KaffelDeFiore & CompanyAutobiography/Memoir, Graphic/Illustrated, Literary Fictionhttp://www.defioreandco.com
Dorian KarchmarWilliam Morris AgencyAutobiography/Memoir, Commercial Fiction, Historical, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfictionhttp://wmeentertainment.com
Kirby KimWilliam Morris EndeavorCommercial Fiction, Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfictionhttp://www.wmeentertainment.com
Jeff KleinmanFolio Literary ManagementAutobiography/Memoir, Fiction, Narrative Nonfictionhttp://www.foliolit.com
Stuart KrichevskyStuart Krichevsky Literary AgencyCommercial Fiction, Fiction, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfictionhttp://skagency.com
Daniel LazarWriters House LLCAutobiography/Memoir, Commercial Fiction, Graphic/Illustrated, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfictionhttp://www.writershouse.com
Betsy LernerDunow, Carlson & Lerner Literary AgencyAutobiography/Memoir, Nonfictionhttp://dclagency.com
Ellen LevineTrident Media GroupAutobiography/Memoir, Fiction, Historicalhttp://www.tridentmediagroup.com
Sarah LevittZachary Shuster Harmsworth / Kuhn ProjectsAutobiography/Memoir, Historical, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Nature/Environmentalhttp://kuhnprojects.com
Andrew LownieAndrew Lownie Literary AgencyNonfictionhttp://www.andrewlownie.co.uk
Jay MandelWilliam Morris EndeavorAutobiography/Memoir, Commercial Fiction, Fiction, Nonfictionhttp://www.wmeentertainment.com
Carol MannCarol Mann AgencyAutobiography/Memoir, Commercial Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Nonfictionhttp://carolmannagency.com
PJ MarkJanklow & Nesbit AssociatesAutobiography/Memoir, Graphic/Illustrated, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Pop Culturehttp://www.janklowandnesbit.com
Maria MassieLippincott Massie McQuilkinAutobiography/Memoir, Fiction, Narrative Nonfictionhttp://www.lmqlit.com
David McCormickMcCormick & WilliamsCommercial Fiction, Fiction, Historical, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfictionhttp://mccormickwilliams.com
Matt McGowanFrances Goldin Literary Agency, Inc.Autobiography/Memoir, Commercial Fiction, Historical, Humor, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Pop Culturehttp://www.goldinlit.com
Rob McQuilkinLippincott Massie McQuilkinAutobiography/Memoir, Fiction, Historicalhttp://www.lmqlit.com
Gary MorrisDavid Black Literary AgencyNonfictionhttp://www.davidblackagency.com
Duvall OsteenAragi Inc.Fiction, Humor, Narrative Nonfictionhttp://www.aragi.net
Zoë PagnamentaZoë Pagnamenta AgencyAutobiography/Memoir, Commercial Fiction, Feminist, Fiction, Healing/Health, Historical, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Nature/Environmental, Nonfiction, Pop Culturehttp://www.zpagency.com
Ayesha PandeAyesha Pande LiteraryAutobiography/Memoir, Commercial Fiction, Graphic/Illustrated, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfictionhttp://pandeliterary.com
Jessica PapinDystel & Goderich Literary ManagementAutobiography/Memoir, Commercial Fiction, Historical, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfictionhttp://dystel.com
Chris Parris-LambThe Gernert CompanyAutobiography/Memoir, Fiction, Narrative Nonfictionhttp://www.thegernertco.com
Emma PattersonBrandt & HochmanCommercial Fiction, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction
Susan RamerDon Congdon Associates, Inc.Autobiography/Memoir, Commercial Fiction, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfictionhttp://www.doncongdon.com
Lorin ReesRees Literary AgencyAutobiography/Memoir, Commercial Fiction, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Literary Fiction, Nonfictionhttp://www.reesagency.com
Amy RennertAmy Rennert AgencyAutobiography/Memoir, Commercial Fiction, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfictionhttp://www.amyrennert.com
Andy RossAndy Ross AgencyCommercial Fiction, Historical, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Pop Culture, Religious/Spiritualhttp://www.andyrossagency.com
Rena RossnerThe Deborah Harris AgencyFiction, Historical, Nonfiction, Politicalhttp://www.thedeborahharrisagency.com
Elizabeth Winick RubensteinMcIntosh & OtisFeminist, Fiction, Historical, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Literary Fiction, Lovehttp://mcintoshandotis.com
Marly RusoffMarly Rusoff Literary AgencyFiction, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfictionhttp://rusoffagency.com
Curtis RussellP.S. Literary AgencyCommercial Fiction, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfictionhttp://www.psliterary.com
Jim RutmanSterling Lord Literistic, Inc.Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Literary Fictionhttp://www.sll.com
Rayhané SandersWSK Management LLCAutobiography/Memoir, Commercial Fiction, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfictionhttp://wskmanagementllc.com
Peter SawyerFifi Oscard Agency, Inc.Autobiography/Memoir, Commercial Fiction, Fiction, Healing/Health, Nonfiction, Political, Pop Culturehttp://www.fifioscard.com
Adam SchearDeFiore and CompanyCommercial Fiction, Historical, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Political, Pop Culturehttp://defioreandco.com
Deborah SchneiderGelfman Schneider Literary Agency Inc.Commercial Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Nonfictionhttp://gelfmanschneider.com
Denise ShannonDenise Shannon Literary Agency, Inc.Autobiography/Memoir, Healing/Health, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Politicalhttp://www.deniseshannonagency.com
Samantha SheaGeorges Borchardt, Inc.Autobiography/Memoir, Commercial Fiction, Historical, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfictionhttp://gbagency.com
Eric SimonoffWilliam Morris AgencyAutobiography/Memoir, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfictionhttp://www.wmeentertainment.com
Anna SteinAitken Alexander Associates, LLCLiterary Fiction, Narrative Nonfictionhttp://www.aitkenalexander.co.uk
Peter SteinbergFoundry Literary + MediaAutobiography/Memoir, Commercial Fiction, Historical, Humor, Narrative Nonfiction, Pop Culturehttp://www.foundrymedia.com
Douglas StewartSterling Lord Literistic, Inc.Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfictionhttp://www.sll.com
Andrew StuartThe Stuart AgencyAutobiography/Memoir, Commercial Fiction, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfictionhttp://www.stuartagency.com
Danielle SvetcovLevine Greenberg RostanAutobiography/Memoir, Fiction, Graphic/Illustrated, Journalism/Investigative Reportinghttp://lgrliterary.com
Emma SweeneyEmma Sweeney Agency LLCHistorical, Humor, Literary Fictionhttp://www.emmasweeneyagency.com
Michelle TesslerTessler Literary AgencyAutobiography/Memoir, Commercial Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfictionhttp://www.tessleragency.com
Joseph VeltreThe Gersh AgencyAutobiography/Memoir, Commercial Fiction, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfictionhttp://www.gershagency.com
Rachel VogelThe Waxman Leavell Literary AgencyAutobiography/Memoir, Fiction, Narrative Nonfictionhttp://www.waxmanleavell.com
Mitchell WatersCurtis Brown, Ltd.Autobiography/Memoir, Commercial Fiction, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfictionhttp://www.curtisbrown.com
Carly WattersP.S. Literary AgencyCommercial Fiction, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfictionhttp://www.psliterary.com
Elisabeth WeedThe Book GroupCommercial Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fictionhttp://www.thebookgroup.com
Kimberly WitherspoonInkwell ManagementAutobiography/Memoir, Commercial Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfictionhttp://inkwellmanagement.com
Joanne WyckoffCarol Mann AgencyAutobiography/Memoir, Fiction, Narrative Nonfictionhttp://www.carolmannagency.com
Renee ZuckerbrotRenee Zuckerbrot Literary AgencyCommercial Fiction, Historical, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Pop Culturehttp://www.rzagency.com
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