Historical fiction is a popular and diverse genre with a lot of room for new up-and-coming writers to succeed.
If you’ve written a great historical fiction novel and you want to get a traditional book deal with a major publisher, you’re going to need a great literary agent.
Unfortunately, most literary agents don’t deal with the historical fiction genre.
That’s why our team put together this list of more than 40 literary agents that currently accept submissions for historical fiction novels.
If you’re not sure how to approach a literary agent or write a successful query letter, make sure to check out our free guide on how to get a literary agent before you start contacting agents.
List of Historical Fiction Agent
Here’s our list of agents seeking great new historical fiction manuscripts.
1. Kristin Nelson
Agency Link: www.nelsonagency.com
Manuscript Wishlist: www.nelsonagency.com/submission-guidelines
2. Nancy Yost
Agency Link: www.nyliterary.com
Manuscript Wishlist: www.nyliterary.com/submissions
3. Jennifer Jackson
Agency Link: www.maassagency.com
Manuscript Wishlist: www.maassagency.com/submissions
4. Eleanor Wood
Agency Link: www.spectrumliteraryagency.com
Manuscript Wishlist: www.spectrumliteraryagency.com/submissions
5. Daniel Lazar
Agency Link: www.writershouse.com
Manuscript Wishlist: www.writershouse.com/submissions
6. Jessica Papin
Agency Link: www.dystel.com
Manuscript Wishlist: www.dystel.com/submissions
7. Albert Zuckerman
Agency Link: www.writershouse.com
Manuscript Wishlist: www.writershouse.com/submissions
8. Margaret Kennedy
Agency Link: www.margaretkennedyagency.com
Manuscript Wishlist: www.margaretkennedyagency.com/literary_agent_manuscripts.php
9. Joy Harris
Agency Link: www.joyharrisliterary.com
Manuscript Wishlist: www.joyharrisliterary.com/submissions
10. Karolina Sutton
Agency Link: www.curtisbrown.co.uk
Manuscript Wishlist: www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/submissions
11. Rupert Heath
Agency Link: www.rupertheath.com
Manuscript Wishlist: www.rupertheath.com/submissions
12. Irene Goodman
Agency Link: www.irenegoodman.com
Manuscript Wishlist: www.irenegoodman.com/submissions
13. Erin Harris
Agency Link: www.foliolit.com
Manuscript Wishlist: www.foliolit.com/submissions
14. Kevan Lyon
Agency Link: www.marsallyonliteraryagency.com
Manuscript Wishlist: www.mswishlist.com/agent/KevanLyon
15. Anna Michels
Agency Link: www.parkliterary.com
Personal Website: www.annamichels.com
Manuscript Wishlist: www.mswishlist.com/editor/AnnaKMichels
16. Lucinda Karter
Agency Link: www.jenniferlyonsliteraryagency.com
Personal Website: www.slicelitcon.org/speakers/lucinda-karter
Manuscript Wishlist: www.jenniferlyonsliteraryagency.com/submissions
17. Shaheen Qureshi
Agency Link: www.capitaltalentagency.com
Manuscript Wishlist: www.capitaltalentagency.com/html/literarysubmission
18. Samantha Wekstein
Agency Link: www.writershouse.com
Manuscript Wishlist: www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/samantha-wekstein
19. Aimee Ashcraft
Agency Link: www.browerliterary.com
Manuscript Wishlist: www.mswishlist.com/agent/AimeeAshcraft
20. Janna Bonikowski
Agency Link: www.knightagency.net
Manuscript Wishlist: www.mswishlist.com/agent/jannabonikowski
21. Grace Ross
Agency Link: www.rhaliterary.com
Personal Website: www.rhaliterary.com
Manuscript Wishlist: www.rhaliterary.com/submissions
22. Amelia Appel
Agency Link: www.triadaus.com
Manuscript Wishlist: www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/amelia-appel
23. Sarah Manning
Agency Link: www.thebentagency.com
Manuscript Wishlist: www.mswishlist.com/agent/SarahManning123
24. Kelly Peterson
Agency Link: www.reesagency.com/kelly-peterson
Manuscript Wishlist: www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/kelly-peterson
25. Sergei Tsimberov
Agency Link: www.pandeliterary.com
Manuscript Wishlist: www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/ayesha-pande
26. Jennifer Johnson-Blalock
Agency Link: www.lizadawsonassociates.com
Personal Website: www.hyphencraft.com
Manuscript Wishlist: www.lizadawsonassociates.com/submissions
27. Penny Moore
Agency Link: www.fineprintlit.com
Manuscript Wishlist: www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/penny-moore
28. Kurestin Armada
Agency Link: www.psliterary.com
Manuscript Wishlist: www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/kurestin-armada
29. Stephanie Delman
Agency Link: www.greenburger.com
Manuscript Wishlist: www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/stephanie-delman
30. Caitie Flum
Agency Link: www.lizadawsonassociates.com
Manuscript Wishlist: www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/caitie-flum
31. Amanda Panitch
Agency Link: www.mmqlit.com
Manuscript Wishlist: www.mmqlit.com/submissions
32. Cassie Hanjian
Agency Link: www.defliterary.com
Manuscript Wishlist: www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/cassie-hanjian
33. Valerie Noble
Agency Link: www.donaghyliterary.com/a>
Personal Website:www.valerienoble.com
Manuscript Wishlist:www.mswishlist.com/agent/NobleValerie/tenqueries
34. Genevieve Nine
Agency Link: www.andreahurst.com
Manuscript Wishlist: www.andreahurst.com/submissions
35. Mark Gottlieb
Agency Link: www.tridentmediagroup.com
Manuscript Wishlist: www.mswishlist.com/agent/Mark_Gottlieb
36. Stacy Testa
Agency Link: www.writershouse.com
Manuscript Wishlist: www.mswishlist.com/agent/stacy_testa
37. Jennifer Grimaldi
Agency Link: www.chalbergsussman.com
Manuscript Wishlist: www.chalbergsussman.com/submissions
38. Jim Kelly
Agency Link:
Personal Website: www.jim-kelly.co.uk
Manuscript Wishlist: www.penguinrandomhouse.biz/manuscripts
39. Emma Sector
Agency Link: www.prospectagency.com
Manuscript Wishlist: www.prospectagency.com/submissions
40. Whitney Ross
Agency Link: www.irenegoodman.com
Manuscript Wishlist: www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/whitney-ross
41. Ann Leslie Tuttle
Agency Link: www.dystel.com
Manuscript Wishlist: www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/ann-leslie-tuttle
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Tom Corson-Knowles is the founder of TCK Publishing, and the bestselling author of 27 books including Secrets of the Six-Figure author. He is also the host of the Publishing Profits Podcast show where we interview successful authors and publishing industry experts to share their tips for creating a successful writing career.
I am excited to find a website for historical fiction writers. I have written my first historical fiction novel. A sample of my book was critique by the American Writers Association which encouraged me to seek out a literary agent to help me with my next steps. This list is exactly what I was looking for to assist me with publishing my work. If you have an updated version please send that to my attached email address.
We’re so glad you found the post helpful, Doreen! I’ll let you know when it’s updated.
A better list of historical agents can be found at Writers’ Digest
Hi Jane, thanks for your comment! I just checked quite a few on this list at random, and they all accepted historical fiction, in addition to other genres. However, I do see some entries that need to be updated, as some agents left the company, so I’ll work on getting this page updated as soon as possible.
Kelly Kaelyn- just read this list, and I am wondering if you have updated it as yet May 30, 2021. Thanks very much for this. It is very helpful.
Hi Jane! Do you mind sharing that list? I couldn’t find it. Thank you!
You may have to go to the library and look at the book (or order a copy for yourself
these are mainly fantasy/sci-fi agents, not historical fiction!!!!
Greetings Tom! Thank you for publishing this useful list of literary agents seeking Historical Fiction. I am excited to follow up with the agents per their requirements. Your list is clear, concise, has the essential information and is a perfect place to start.
Thank you again! Happy Holidays and wish you a very Happy New Year 2021.
We’re so glad you found the list helpful, Rathna! Happy holidays from all of us at TCK! :)