Literary agents based in the United Kingdom. Browse verified listings with submission guidelines, open status, and direct links to agency websites.
530 agents · 313 currently open to submissions
Fiction and non-fiction
High-concept commercial fiction and non-fiction that transports the reader
Send an empty email to newwriters@simontrewin.co.uk to receive an automated submission form. Do not include a submission letter in your initial email.
Science fiction, fantasy, literary horror, non-fiction
Sam represents science fiction, fantasy, literary horror, and non-fiction for a general audience. He is looking for fantasy with wit and deep world-building, hard SF and cyberpunk exploring big questions about humanity, and work that pushes SFF genre boundaries. He is also interested in upmarket folkloric horror-tinged fiction, fiction and non-fiction engaging with landscape or the sea, books about jazz and classical music with an unconventional approach, and writing by experts who relay complex ideas with verve. He is keen to work with writers whose background, identity, sexuality, cultural experience, or ethnicity have historically been under-represented on publishers' lists in the UK. He does not accept children's or young adult submissions.
Email: sam@greyhoundliterary.co.uk
Adult fiction
Upmarket and commercial fiction with an interesting narrative voice, a story with heart, and an emotional hook
Send your submission to crowleyofficesubmissions@curtisbrown.co.uk. For fiction submissions, include the first three chapters or 10,000 words of your material, a synopsis, and a biographical note. For non-fiction, send a detailed proposal.
Literary fiction
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Email: anna@abnerstein.co.uk
Memoir, biography, health and wellness, spirituality, non-fiction, arts and entertainment
Karen Brailsford represents non-fiction and is especially interested in arts and entertainment, memoir, biography, health and wellness, spirituality, and works of non-fiction that inspire and shine a light on contemporary conditions.
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Literary fiction, non-fiction
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Email submissions to the agency. Include a covering letter in the body of the email and attach sample pages as a Word or PDF document. For fiction, include a synopsis and the first three chapters (or approximately 50 pages). For non-fiction, include a detailed outline and at least one sample chapter. Submit to one agent only.
Thrillers, espionage, book club fiction, romance, gothic fiction, horror, dark humor, politics, smart thinking, big ideas
Thwaites seeks commercial upmarket writing that is powerful and cinematic yet feels different and fresh. She wants stories unlike anything encountered before with gripping plots and strong voices across all genres. She particularly values effortlessly quick-witted and funny writing with memorable characters, and is currently interested in compelling stories with Jewish themes and politics of the US and Middle East.
Email: info@curtisbrown.co.uk
Literary fiction, commercial fiction, narrative nonfiction, food writing, memoir, arts and culture, music, journalism
Charlie Brotherstone represents an eclectic range of authors working across both fiction and nonfiction. He is interested in Commercial Fiction and Literary Fiction, as well as nonfiction from academics, journalists, musicians, online creators, and food writers. He has a strong track record with Food and Cookbooks alongside narrative nonfiction and cultural writing.
Submit via the Aevitas Creative Management submissions form at https://www.aevitascreative.com or contact
Fiction and non-fiction
Eclectic list across adult and children's/YA, drawn to strong voices, compelling concepts, and humour
Email Isobel@rcwlitagency.com with a one-page synopsis, brief bio, and first three chapters.
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Non-fiction, history, biography, social science, mental health, spirituality, music, sport
Keshava Guha is building an international list, primarily non-fiction but with select fiction projects. His tastes in non-fiction are eclectic, with interests including history, biography, social science, mental health, spirituality, music, and sport. He is particularly interested in projects with global or transnational themes.
Submit to Keshava via QueryManager at https://querytracker.net or query or 3858. Please note that he is not open to fiction submissions at this time.
Fiction and non-fiction
Smart compelling commercial-to-literary, upmarket crime/thrillers, voiced historical, light horror/gothic/supernatural, memoir, narrative non-fiction, health/wellbeing/lifestyle from experts
Email julia@greyhoundliterary.co.uk
Fiction and non-fiction, children's
Generalist across non-fiction, fiction and children's, looking to connect with writers who have a purpose and whose work speaks to the heterogeneity of human experience
QueryManager or submission form - https://www.aevitascreative.com or contact
Fiction and non-fiction
Upmarket-commercial fiction, series crime/thrillers, historical fiction, high-concept fiction, narrative non-fiction, true crime, memoir, popular science/psychology, serious history
Email agauntlett@pfd.co.uk with a cover letter, full synopsis, and first three chapters (approximately 50 pages). Non-fiction submissions should include a detailed proposal and a cover letter with CV.
Foreign rights, graphic novels
Wants: Senior foreign-rights agent; sells rights in spain/latam/italy/brazil/portugal; liaises with foreign offices
Juliana represents Adult Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Children's and YA titles, with a particular focus on Spanish and Portuguese speaking territories worldwide. She also handles Graphic Novels and works across markets including Spain, Latin America, Italy, Brazil, and Portugal. She is drawn to exciting new voices and international authors whose work can travel across languages and borders.
Email submissions@nurnberg.co.uk with the agent's name in the subject line.
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Katy Loffman is a cross-media literary agent with a particular interest in projects which cross the digital divide — books that would make a good game, games that would make a good book, or projects that should be both at once. She is also a digital publishing consultant and rights specialist.
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Fiction, non-fiction
Wants: Accepting proposals for fiction and non-fiction books, and screenplay submissions (per pfd agent page).
Fiction, non-fiction, and screenplays
Submit via the PFD online submissions form at https://petersfraserdunlop.com or submissions or books or with a cover letter, synopsis, and first 3 chapters or approximately 50 pages for fiction, or a detailed proposal for non-fiction.
Fiction, non-fiction
Unique stories from all backgrounds/regions (fiction or non-fiction)
Email - Isobel@rcwlitagency.com
Children's authors and illustrators
Children's authors/illustrators across ages/genres, currently especially: witches, teen romance/romcom series, MG/YA sci-fi/fantasy, MG/YA horror/supernatural, YA romantasy, books for boys, compelling contemporary. For picture books/graphic novels currently only author-illustrators
Email childrensbooksubmissions@theagency.co.uk with submissions as attachments, not download links. Do not email the agent directly. No postal submissions.
Fiction
Wide-ranging genres, interested in stories with complex/dynamic characters and multiple perspectives
QueryManager - http:// queryManager.com or Saskia
Crime, thrillers
Crime and thrillers, dogged detective or unusual sleuth, unusual family dynamics, toxic friendships, secrets
Submit via QueryManager at https://querymanager.com or query or Francesca
Fiction (commercial adult)
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Online form - https://darleyanderson.com or submissions/
Fiction and non-fiction
Broad taste across history, fiction, biography, science
Email (to agent or assistant) - https://petersfraserdunlop.com or our-team/
Fiction and non-fiction (novelists, memoirists, journalists, public figures)
Wants: First 10000 words, synopsis, biographical note
A wide range of writers, including novelists, memoirists, journalists, thought leaders, business people, actors, musicians, and screenwriters. Particular hunger for discovering exciting debut novels. Drawn to writers who demonstrate utter conviction that they have something to say and the inner reserves to sustain a career.
Send the first 10,000 words of your manuscript, a synopsis, and a biographical note to gellerofficesubmissions@curtisbrown.co.uk.
Cross-media rights, digital publishing, books, games, film rights, copyright consultancy
Projects crossing digital/media boundaries (books, games etc.), rights/contract consultancy
Email - lesleypollinger@paperlionltd.com
Fiction and narrative non-fiction
All types of fiction and narrative non-fiction (agency-wide)
Email - submissions@thenorthlitagency.com
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