RepresentsLiterary Fiction, Crime Fiction, Thriller, Non-Fiction, Cultural Commentary, History, Science, Politics, Psychoanalysis
Looking forKat Aitken seeks extraordinary and precisely crafted literary fiction in the vein of Anita Brookner, Jenny Offill, and Gwendoline Riley—work that transforms everyday experience into elegant prose. She is drawn to literary fiction that plays with genre, including political and erotic thrillers with astute characterization and propulsive pacing, as well as narratives exploring obsession, infatuation, longing, and belonging. In contemporary prose, she looks for playful, innovative writing with sharp observation and wit—novels that assess humanity with shrewdness, clarity, and humour. For non-fiction, she seeks stylish writing and fresh perspectives on history, science, politics, and cultural commentary from experts, academics, journalists, and critics writing for trade audiences, as well as experimental, genre-defying work and thought-provoking writing on psychoanalysis and therapy.
How to submitSend a brief cover letter along with a biographical note and either the first three chapters of your work if fiction or a proposal if non-fiction to the agent's email address.