Hi there! Claire Harris here. I’m a literary agent at Helm Literary representing a wide range of fiction and nonfiction for adult readers. I’m looking for projects with unique voices, interesting writing styles, compelling characters, and unexplored perspectives. I work with authors at all stages of their careers, and I love helping authors get their debut book deals. You can find books I’ve worked on listed on a variety of bestseller lists, including The New York Times, USA Today, and more. When I’m not reading, you can find me taking long walks around the city, drinking too much iced tea, and crafting.

I represent both fiction and non-fiction for adults, especially projects that shine a spotlight on people, places, and events that are often overlooked or not given the attention they deserve. In fiction, I’m looking for horror, standalone psychological thrillers, mysteries, and romcoms. I’m seeking diverse characters and authors, stories that twist and subvert classic tropes, and strong female leads. I especially likes friendship stories, revenge stories, and sharp voices across all genres, and I have a soft spot for stories with a tie to the Midwest or the South, but I’m also interested in small town settings in other areas. In nonfiction, I’m primarily looking for cultural criticism, true crime, pop culture, lifestyle guides, and illustrated gift books for adults. I love books that present an untold perspective or bring a fresh take to a well-loved topic. I’m looking for strong voices across all genres, regardless of topic and tone.

Claire acquires both fiction and non-fiction for adults, especially projects that shine a spotlight on people, places, and events that are often overlooked or not given the attention they deserve. In fiction, she's looking for horror, standalone psychological thrillers, mysteries, and romcoms. She's seeking diverse characters and authors, stories that twist and subvert classic tropes, and strong female leads. She especially likes friendship stories, revenge stories, and sharp voices across all genres, and has a soft spot for stories with a tie to the Midwest or the South, but she's also interested in small town settings in other areas. In nonfiction, Claire is primarily looking for cultural criticism, true crime, pop culture, lifestyle guides, and illustrated gift books for adults. She loves books that present an untold perspective or bring a fresh take to a well-loved topic. She's looking for strong voices across all genres, regardless of topic and tone.

She is always looking for submissions with these elements across all genres she represents (listed below): LGBTQIA+ characters and authors, marginalized characters written by marginalized authors, diverse stories, compelling writing, dynamic characters, subverting well-known tropes, unexpected endings, books with big emotions, and settings in the Midwest and South.