David Higham Associates

Commercial fiction, upmarket fiction, book club fiction, crime, thrillers, historical fiction, psychological suspense, women's fiction, speculative fiction, non-fiction, lifestyle, pop culture, humourWants: Commercial and upmarket fiction: book club/accessibly literary; crime/thrillers; upmarket historical; psychological suspense; women's fiction; speculative/high-concept; lightly magical edge. non-fiction: innovative lifestyle, pop culture, unique personal stories, humour.

Commercial and upmarket fiction: book club/accessibly literary, crime/thrillers, upmarket historical, psychological suspense, women's fiction, speculative/high-concept, lightly magical edge. Non-fiction: innovative lifestyle, pop culture, unique personal stories, humour

Email jemimasubmissions@davidhigham.co.uk with your name and title in the subject line, and attach a cover letter, synopsis, and the first three chapters.

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Veronique Baxter

David Higham Associates

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Fiction, children's, non-fictionWants: Literary and genre fiction (incl historical, horror, speculative); multi-generational; high-concept book club; domestic dramas; crime/thrillers with a twist; non-fiction incl history/true crime/current affairs/travel/food/psychology/feminism/memoir; children's high-concept with humour/heart

Literary and genre fiction (incl historical, horror, speculative), multi-generational, high-concept book club, domestic dramas, crime/thrillers with a twist, non-fiction including history/true crime/current affairs/travel/food/psychology/feminism/memoir, children's high-concept with humour/heart

Email veroniquemanuscripts@davidhigham.co.uk with a covering letter, a 1-2 page synopsis, and the first 3 chapters.

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Isobel Boston

David Higham Associates

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Picture books, novelty, pre-school, middle grade, narrative non-fiction, general non-fiction, gift, comics, graphic novels, activity books

Exceptional children's book creators, with a particular interest in inventive approaches to familiar themes, passion projects from diverse and exceptional new talents, and innovative formats that push the boundaries of children's publishing. Books that spark curiosity and wonder, especially visually extraordinary objects that reward repeated reading.

Review David Higham's submission guidelines before submitting. Send your work by email to isobelsubmissions@davidhigham.co.uk. If you do not receive a response within twelve weeks, the agent will not be pursuing your work.

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Maddalena Cavaciuti

David Higham Associates

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FictionWants: Commercial/genre fiction: romance/romcom; adult and YA fantasy (romance/spice; trials); crime/thrillers/mysteries; hooky pitches and page-turning drama

Commercial/genre fiction: romance/romcom, adult and YA fantasy (romance/spice, trials), crime/thrillers/mysteries, hooky pitches and page-turning drama

Email - maddalenacavaciuti@davidhigham.co.uk

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Sara Langham

David Higham Associates

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Literary fiction, upmarket fiction, historical fiction, literary thrillers, crime, gothic horror, speculative fiction, non-fiction, graphic novelsWants: Literary and upmarket fiction/non-fiction; genre-bending/speculative-adjacent literary; literary historical; family novels; literary thrillers/crime; gothic horror edges; non-fiction art/music/aging/neurodiversity/psychotherapy/sport/science; graphic novels

Literary and upmarket fiction/non-fiction, genre-bending/speculative-adjacent literary, literary historical, family novels, literary thrillers/crime, gothic horror edges, non-fiction art/music/aging/neurodiversity/psychotherapy/sport/science, graphic novels

Submit by email following DHA's submissions guidelines at https://davidhigham.co.uk or submissions/

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Jessica Woollard

David Higham Associates

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Narrative non-fiction, literary fictionWants: Narrative non-fiction with strong writing (science/nature/landscape/anthropology/history/politics/philosophy/gender/health/myth; environmentally aware). internationally relevant literary fiction; character-led; warm/life-affirming or dark; lasting impression.

Narrative non-fiction with strong writing (science/nature/landscape/anthropology/history/politics/philosophy/gender/health/myth, environmentally aware). Internationally relevant literary fiction, character-led, warm/life-affirming or dark, lasting impression

Email jessicawoollard@davidhigham.co.uk and esmebright@davidhigham.co.uk — submissions should be sent to both the agent and her assistant Esme Bright

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Clare Israel

David Higham Associates

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Drama, comedy-drama, thriller, science fiction, horror, genre mashups

Drama and comedy-drama with elevated storytelling, including thrillers, grounded science fiction, horror, and genre mashups. Series that explore social politics and human psychology while remaining highly entertaining with complex, well-rounded characters. A unique perspective and original voice are particularly valued.

Read the submissions guidelines first. Send your submission to cisubmissions@davidhigham.co.uk if you believe you are a good match. Allow up to six weeks for a response, if you do not hear back within that timeframe, assume your submission has been unsuccessful.

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Lizzy Kremer

David Higham Associates

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Fiction and non-fictionWants: Strong povs (esp women); intelligent, witty, emotionally affecting literary/genre fiction and non-fiction; feminist/provocative voices; twists.

Strong POVs (especially women), intelligent, witty, emotionally affecting literary/genre fiction and non-fiction, feminist/provocative voices, twists

Email - lizzymanuscripts@davidhigham.co.uk

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Nicola Chang

David Higham Associates

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Literary and general fiction, non-fiction, poetry (select)Wants: Original, distinctive voices; literary and general fiction including short stories; non-fiction with persuasive perspectives and interplay between personal/political (power, class, culture); literary memoir/auto-fiction borderlands; selective cookery/food writing and cookbooks

Original, distinctive voices, literary and general fiction including short stories, non-fiction with persuasive perspectives and interplay between personal/political (power, class, culture), literary memoir/auto-fiction borderlands, selective cookery/food writing and cookbooks

Email - nicolasubmissions@davidhigham.co.uk

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Andrew Gordon

David Higham Associates

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Non-fictionWants: History; current affairs/politics/economics; biography and memoir; narrative/literary non-fiction; sport/adventure; pop culture/film/music; popular science/psychology; ideas ('smart thinking'); narrative-led business

History, current affairs/politics/economics, biography and memoir, narrative/literary non-fiction, sport/adventure, pop culture/film/music, popular science/psychology, ideas ('smart thinking'), narrative-led business

Email - andrewgordon@davidhigham.co.uk

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Stephanie Glencross

David Higham Associates

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FictionWants: Crime and thriller; dark commercial/book-club-leaning fiction; high-concept psychological suspense; clever mysteries; propulsive thrillers; smart genre blends

Crime and thriller, dark commercial/book-club-leaning fiction, high-concept psychological suspense, clever mysteries, propulsive thrillers, smart genre blends

Email - stephanieglencross@davidhigham.co.uk

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Christabel McKinley

David Higham Associates

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Children's fiction, children's non-fiction, picture books, graphic novels, ya, middle grade, adult sff, adult fantasyWants: Children's: fiction/non-fiction/picture books/graphic novels; not currently taking picture-book-text-only creators. adult: imaginative SFF with thoughtful society/humanity themes; cosy or dark; witches/magicians/werewolves/teashops welcomed

A middle grade or YA standalone reflecting the experience of growing up in a multicultural or multifaith household. A character-led teen series in which the protagonist pursues an exciting career, in the vein of Geek Girl or Alex Rider. Dark academia for YA or adult with detailed worldbuilding and an emphasis on the dark. Palestinian voices in any age group or genre.

Email christabelsubmissions@davidhigham.co.uk with your submission. Note that writers focusing solely on picture book texts are not currently being taken on.

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Alice Howe

David Higham Associates

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Alice Howe is Head of the Translation Department at David Higham Associates and handles rights for Germany. She is currently on maternity leave; all queries should be directed to Rhian Kane.

Email: alicehowe@davidhigham.co.uk

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Caroline Walsh

David Higham Associates

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Children's

Submission form: https://davidhigham.co.uk/submissions/

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Georgia Glover

David Higham Associates

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Literary estates, contractsWants: Not applicable (profile focuses on estates and contracts role)

Georgia Glover manages an eclectic list of clients with a strong focus on literary estates, working to keep classic writers' works available for new generations of readers. She actively seeks opportunities to bring lesser-known but deserving works back into print. Her list encompasses both Fiction and Non-Fiction.

Georgia Glover does not accept unsolicited submissions. Writers should use the DHA submissions page at https://davidhigham.co.uk or submissions or to identify and approach an appropriate agent.

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Rachael Sharples

David Higham Associates

Rachael Sharples is a translation rights agent and does not accept direct submissions from writers. She does not acquire new clients or handle primary representation. Writers seeking representation at David Higham Associates should direct their queries to the appropriate literary agent at the agency.

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Elise Dillsworth

David Higham Associates

Fiction and non-fictionWants: Literary and general fiction and non-fiction; especially autobiography and memoir; international writing (per agent bio).

Literary and general fiction and non-fiction, especially autobiography and memoir, international writing

Submit via email to the agent directly or send to the general submissions address if unsure which agent to approach. Full submission guidelines are at https://davidhigham.co.uk or submissions/

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Isabel Jacob

David Higham Associates

Isabel Jacob does not represent authors directly for primary rights. She serves as a Translation Rights Assistant handling translation enquiries for all adult titles on the David Higham Associates list. Translation-related questions should be directed to isabeljacob@davidhigham.co.uk.

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Georgie Smith

David Higham Associates

Georgie Smith is listed under the film agents section at David Higham Associates, with a focus on film and TV rights rather than literary representation.

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Molly Ker Hawn

David Higham Associates

Children's and ya, select adult speculativeWants: Exceptional MG and YA fiction with global commercial appeal; graphic novels for children/YA with illustrations in place; very selective adult speculative; not picture books for new clients

Exceptional MG and YA fiction with global commercial appeal, graphic novels for children/YA with illustrations in place, very selective adult speculative, not picture books for new clients

Email - mollysubmissions@davidhigham.co.uk

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Mariam Quraishi

David Higham Associates

Email: mariamquraishi@davidhigham.co.uk

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Zara Petranova

David Higham Associates

Zara is an Associate Translation Rights Executive. She handles all adult frontlist titles for select agents in Arabic, Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, Georgia, Greece, Indonesia, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Slovenia, Ukraine, and Vietnam. She also looks after all adult frontlist titles in Czechia/Slovakia, Turkey, and Russia, and handles Estates in Bulgaria and all co-agented Eastern European markets.

Email: zarapetranova@davidhigham.co.uk

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Sam Norman

David Higham Associates

Sam Norman handles translation rights sales across multiple territories including Arabic, Albania, Brazil, Croatia, Georgia, Greece, Israel, Macedonia, Portugal, Spain and Latin America, Slovenia, China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Russia, and Thailand. He also manages rights for Estates in all co-agented markets and looks after rights for illustrated adult projects.

Email: samnorman@davidhigham.co.uk

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Rhian Kane

David Higham Associates

Rhian is an Associate Translation Rights Executive, working with Alice Howe and Rachael Sharples. She handles all adult frontlist titles for Lizzy Kremer, Veronique Baxter, and Orli Vogt-Vincent across multiple territories including Arabic, Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, Georgia, Greece, Indonesia, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Slovenia, Ukraine, and Vietnam. She also looks after all adult frontlist titles in Serbia, Poland, Romania, and Hungary, and all audio in Germany.

Email: rhiankane@davidhigham.co.uk

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Giulia Bernabè

David Higham Associates

Giulia Bernabè focuses on a prestigious list of classics and a selection of brand and front list authors across fiction and non-fiction. She handles translation rights sales into Germany, Italy, France, Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden and Iceland for the lists of Anthony Goff, Caroline Walsh, Jemima Forrester, Stephanie Glencross, Jessica Woollard and all Estates.

Email: giuliabernabe@davidhigham.co.uk

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Anna Watkins

David Higham Associates

Anna Watkins handles translation rights for the lists of Nicola Chang, Elise Dillsworth, David Evans, Andrew Gordon and Jessica Woollard. She works directly in Germany, Italy, France, Netherlands, Brazil, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Sweden. Anna also handles rights for the Roald Dahl Estate in Portugal, Brazil, Netherlands, Germany, Spain and Scandinavia.

Email: annawatkins@davidhigham.co.uk

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Emma Lagarde

David Higham Associates

Emma Lagarde handles children's translation rights in numerous territories including the Arab world, Albania, Brazil, China, Croatia, Estonia, Georgia, Greece, Indonesia, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Spanish Latin America, Taiwan, Ukraine, and Vietnam. She also handles rights for the Roald Dahl Estate in multiple territories.

Email: emmalagarde@davidhigham.co.uk

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Allison Cole

David Higham Associates

Children's fiction, children's picture books, children's non-fiction, illustrated adult non-fiction, graphic novels

Allison Cole is Head of Children's Rights at David Higham and represents many high-profile and successful children's authors. She handles translation rights sales for the children's list in France, Germany and Italy. On the adult side, she represents rights for illustrated adult non-fiction and graphic novels selling into all territories worldwide. She also handles rights for the Roald Dahl Estate in France, Italy and mainland China.