Barbara Levy
Barbara Levy Literary Agency
Submission Guidelines
- Submit via
- Submission contact
- submissions@barbaralevyagency.com
- Looking for
- Books and related rights for writers, presenters and journalists, including TV and radio representation. Does not represent poetry, plays, original screenplays, scripts, or picture books for children.
- How to submit
- Email submissions@barbaralevyagency.com (or post to Barbara Levy Literary Agency, 64 Greenhill, Hampstead High Street, London NW3 5TZ) with background information and career history, a synopsis, and the first three chapters (approximately 50 pages), double spaced with numbered pages. For TV and radio representation, send details of your experience or expertise. Note if submitting simultaneously to other agents. Include an email address or stamped addressed envelope if you want material returned.
- Response time
- No stated timeframe (no acknowledgement)
What They Represent
- Genres
- Writers, Presenters And Journalists (Books And Related Rights)
- Age categories
- Adult
- Location
- UK
What we found
Founded in 1986, the agency handles all aspects of clients' careers including book representation, film and TV adaptations, personal appearances, corporate speaking, journalism, and TV presenter agreements. It works with co-agents for foreign and US sales, is a member of the AAA, and Barbara Levy has served on its committee twice. Commission is 15% for home market advances and royalties, and 20% (or by arrangement) for translation, US, and film and TV sales.
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