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Biography Literary Agents

Literary agents who represent biography. Browse verified listings with submission guidelines, open status, and direct links to agency websites.

53 agents · 37 currently open to submissions

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Fiction, non-fiction, literary estatesWants: Non-fiction: history; current affairs; biography; geopolitics; intelligence studies; history of war. fiction: international thrillers and espionage
Looking for
Non-fiction: history, current affairs, biography, geopolitics, intelligence studies, history of war. Fiction: international thrillers and espionage
How to submit
Email submissions@nurnberg.co.uk with a covering letter in the body of the email, a one-page synopsis and first three chapters or 50 pages as attachments (for non-fiction: an overview, chapter outlines, and three sample chapters). Address the email for the attention of Michael Dean in the subject line.
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Commercial fiction, commercial non-fiction, food writing, cookery, memoir, biography, true crime, lifestyle, health, parentingWants: Commercial non-fiction and fiction, with focus on health and cookery (agency focus). submissions start with a brief email explaining book and target audience; no attachments.
Looking for
Commercial non-fiction, food writing and cookery, memoir, biography, true crime, lifestyle, health, parenting, and commercial fiction
How to submit
Brief email explaining book and target audience, no attachments initially
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Biography, history, military history, popular science, narrative history, humour, natural history, popular culture, memoir
Looking for
Popular science with clear everyday relevance, narrative history, military history, humour, biography, popular culture, and natural history. Also memoirs by people whose lives have been well lived and who bring authentic experience to their writing.
How to submit
Submit through the Aevitas Creative Management contact and submissions form available on their website. The form is shared across all agents, so writers should direct their query to Trevor Dolby specifically.
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Non-fictionWants: Sport; current affairs; military history; history; biography; business/management; personal development (and other non-fiction)
Looking for
Sport, current affairs, military history, history, biography, business and management, personal development, and other non-fiction
How to submit
Email a description of the proposed book, a contents list, two or three chapters, and the author's credentials to info@robertdudleyagency.co.uk. Submissions should be in Word format rather than PDF.
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Nonfiction, sport, memoir, autobiography, literary fiction
Looking for
Sport and a broad range of nonfiction, including journalism, sports figures, actors, TV personalities, doctors, business figures, and military history. Also novelists, and memoir and autobiography from public figures with a distinctive story to tell.
How to submit
Email submissions@mbalit.co.uk with first three chapters and synopsis as Word, PDF, or Final Draft attachments, covering letter in the email body, and the email marked for the attention of David Riding.
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Fiction and non-fictionWants: Non-fiction (memoir/autobiography; subject-led expert non-fiction across economics/history/food/fashion/relationships; some thrillers/horror). fiction: exceptional literary voices; ambitious storytelling; irish writing; genre with depth
Looking for
Non-fiction: memoir/autobiography, subject-led expert non-fiction (economics, history, food, fashion, relationships), some thrillers/horror. Fiction: exceptional literary voices, ambitious storytelling, Irish writing, genre with depth
How to submit
Submit via QueryManager. For non-fiction, prepare a proposal of up to 20 pages including an overview or hook (query letter), chapter outline (synopsis), one to two sample chapters as an attachment, and an author bio with platform. For fiction, prepare a cover letter with a short pitch and author bio, a one-page synopsis, and the first 1,200 words or first two chapters (whichever is shortest) as an attachment. Visit https://www.internationalcreative.agency or submissions to access the QueryManager link.
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Literary fiction, commercial fiction, literary non-fiction, commercial non-fiction, ya, children's books, biography, memoir, history, popular culture, humourWants: Quality women's fiction (incl romantasy and love stories); smart contemporary thrillers with a difference; 'great northern' novel set in north east or midlands; also biography/memoir/history/pop culture/humour
Looking for
Quality women's fiction including romantasy and love stories, smart contemporary thrillers with a difference, a great northern novel set in the north east or midlands, biography, memoir, history, popular culture, humour
How to submit
Email synopsis and three sample chapters as a Word attachment, plus author biography, to info@sarah-such.com. No unsolicited manuscripts or telephone enquiries.
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Literary fiction, speculative fiction, gothic fiction, thriller, psychological horror, noir, non-fiction, history, popular science, political writing, investigative journalism, cultural criticism, memoir, biography, nature, food
Looking for
Provocative, morally ambiguous fiction charged with darkness and desire — exploring themes of shame, obsession, and power — often blending literary fiction with thriller, noir, or psychological horror. Speculative and gothic novels haunted by grief, repressed desire, climate, technological dread, colonialism, or history. Voice-driven, humorous fiction with emotional heft, including messy family dramas, campy queer tragedies, and rural romances with a self-aware take on identity and community. In non-fiction, academics and journalists writing on history, popular science, politics, investigative journalism, cultural criticism, memoir, biography, nature, and food — particularly writers who can marry vivid narrative with deep research. Also political and cultural commentary, mind-bending science writing, narrative biography, landscape and history memoir, insider accounts, and obsessive literary true crime.
How to submit
Email submissions@greeneheaton.co.uk with your covering letter in the body of the email and submission materials as Word Document attachments. Include Imogen Morrell's name in the subject line. Fiction: first three chapters or around fifty pages, plus a one-to-two page synopsis that reveals the ending. Non-fiction: three sample chapters or around fifty pages, plus a proposed chapter summary or synopsis — a completed manuscript is not required. No postal submissions accepted. AI-generated or AI-edited submissions will not be considered.
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Literary fiction, thriller, non-fiction, cultural commentary, history, science, politics, psychoanalysis, poetryWants: Cover letter, biographical note, first three chapters (fiction) or proposal (non-fiction)
Looking for
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 also 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: 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 submit
Send 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 kat@lexingtonliterary.co.uk.
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Fiction and non-fictionWants: High quality adult non-fiction and fiction; YA for young teens. non-fiction: natural history, memoir, biography, history, cookery, current affairs, humour, lifestyle, TV tie-ins.
Looking for
High-quality adult non-fiction and fiction, YA for young teens. Non-fiction: natural history, memoir, biography, history, cookery, current affairs, humour, lifestyle
How to submit
Send an initial letter to Barn Cottage, Veryan, Truro, Cornwall TR2 5QA with a short description of your book or idea. The agency prefers postal submissions due to high email volume.
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General fiction, thrillers, crime, historical fiction, suspense, mystery, women's commercial fiction, non-fiction, arts and crafts, cookery, biography and autobiography, popular science, business, natural history, sport, travel, healthWants: See submissions page; requires synopsis and first 3 chapters.
Looking for
General fiction including thrillers, crime, historical fiction, suspense, mystery, and women's commercial fiction. On the nonfiction side, illustrated books covering arts and crafts, cookery, biography and autobiography, popular science, business, natural history, sport, travel, and health. Open to submissions from new authors.
How to submit
Email a brief synopsis and the first three chapters as Word or Open Document attachments to mail@limelightmanagement.com. Include 'Submission' in the subject line and the title of your work in the attachment filename. Also include a note about your professional life and writing ambitions.
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Fashion, biography, autobiography, crafts, health, cookery, children's picture books, history, natural history, popular culture, true crime, select fiction, illustratorsWants: Currently considering well-crafted non-fiction and illustrated books; not currently looking for new fiction clients (per join US page)
Looking for
Currently considering well-crafted non-fiction and illustrated books, not currently looking for new fiction clients
How to submit
Online form - https://www.creativeauthors.co.uk or join-us/
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Fiction and non-fictionWants: Literary and commercial fiction; children's and YA; plus non-fiction incl. memoir/biography, cookery, gardening, humour/gift, history, lifestyle, mind-body-spirit/self-improvement, politics, popular science, psychology, travel (per about page).
Looking for
Literary and commercial fiction, children's and YA, non-fiction including memoir/biography, cookery, gardening, humour, history, lifestyle, mind-body-spirit, politics, popular science, psychology, travel
How to submit
Email - submissions@sheilland.co.uk
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Narrative and commercial non-fiction, literary fictionWants: Strong new voices in non-fiction across musical/visual/dramatic/cultural and culinary arts, history, memoir, biography, essays and humour; plus select fiction and literary-quality short stories
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Strong new voices in non-fiction across musical, visual, dramatic, cultural and culinary arts, history, memoir, biography, essays and humour, select fiction and literary-quality short stories
How to submit
Email - natalie@greyhoundliterary.co.uk
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Non-fictionWants: Gripping narrative non-fiction; well written, mind-expanding history, biography, memoir, current affairs, sport, popular culture and popular science (per agent bio)
Looking for
Gripping narrative non-fiction, mind-expanding history, biography, memoir, current affairs, sport, popular culture and popular science
How to submit
Online form - https://www.aevitascreative.com or contact
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Non-fictionWants: Commercial and upmarket non-fiction; psychology, popular science, wellbeing, narrative non-fiction, biography, food, sustainability, health; expert-led projects with international/screen potential
Looking for
Commercial and upmarket non-fiction, psychology, popular science, wellbeing, narrative non-fiction, biography, food, sustainability, health, expert-led projects with international/screen potential
How to submit
Email rachel@rmliterary.co.uk with as much detail about yourself and the project as possible, ideally including at least one sample chapter. No reply within one month means the project was not a fit.
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Non-fiction and select fictionWants: Non-fiction: compelling narrative history; ideas books on urgent questions; absorbing biography and memoir; pop culture, humour, and entertainment. fiction: memorable characters on gripping journeys, principally crime or literary-commercial crossover. not considering children's, YA, sci-fi/fantasy, or screenplays
Looking for
Non-fiction: compelling narrative history, ideas books on urgent questions, absorbing biography and memoir, pop culture, humour, and entertainment. Fiction: memorable characters on gripping journeys, principally crime or literary-commercial crossover. Not considering children's, YA, sci-fi/fantasy, or screenplays
How to submit
Send your work and a covering letter to wiseofficesubmissions@curtisbrown.co.uk. Gordon Wise and his team are taking on only a couple of fiction writers a year. They are not considering submissions for Children's, Young Adult, Science Fiction, Fantasy, or screenplays. If you have not heard back within four to six weeks, this means they are unable to offer representation.
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Non-fiction, literary fiction, memoir, cookery, biography, thrillerWants: Non-fiction that informs understanding of world/society; life writing; topical/essayistic; cookery/food; experts writing accessibly. fiction: 'what if' novels; incisive/witty; moral dilemmas; fun romantic reads. not children/YA; not historical fiction; not adult sf/fantasy
Looking for
Building a list with a particular focus on perspectives that have been historically excluded from the mainstream. Interested in cookery, literary memoir, historical biography, zeitgeisty fiction and thrillers.
How to submit
Email submissions@nurnberg.co.uk with a covering letter in the body of the email, a one-page synopsis and first three chapters or 50 pages as attachments. Address the email FAO Silé Edwards and make this clear in the subject line. For non-fiction, send an overview, chapter outlines and three sample chapters instead.
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Fiction, non-fiction, children's fiction 8 andWants: Distinctive fiction; nf incl memoir/history/narrative/biography/lifestyle/sports/self-help/humour/pop culture. not horror/sci-fi/screenplays/picture books.
Looking for
Distinctive fiction, non-fiction including memoir, history, narrative, biography, lifestyle, sports, self-help, humour, pop culture. Not horror, sci-fi, screenplays, or picture books
How to submit
Email info@lisarichards.ie. For fiction, include the first three or four chapters, a covering letter, and an SAE if required. For non-fiction, send a detailed proposal, a sample chapter, and a cover letter.
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Memoir, geography, economics, politics, history, nature writing, biography, science, travel, literary fictionWants: Genres include memoir; geography; economics; politics; history; nature writing; biography; science; travel; and literary fiction.
How to submit
Email james@jameslockhartagency.com with a covering letter in the body of the email and the first 30 pages attached as a Word doc or PDF.
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Commercial fiction, women's fiction, intelligent crime, thrillers, historical fiction, history, nature, science, self-development, biography, memoir, lifestyle, foodWants: Commercial fiction; quality non-fiction (illustrated and non-illustrated)
Looking for
Quality commercial and popular literary fiction with emotional heft, original voices and broad appeal, including twisty thrillers, ghost stories, and epic romantic stories. For non-fiction, experts in their fields writing about history, nature, science, self-development, biography, memoir, original thinking, lifestyle and food — particularly books that educate and illuminate worlds readers don't know, strong women's voices, and food writers with fresh perspectives or a built community.
How to submit
Email submissions@hhbagency.com with the genre in the subject line. Put your covering letter in the body of the email including a brief pitch, relevant background, and comparison titles. Attach the first three chapters or around 50 pages as a Word document, plus a synopsis. Fiction writers must have completed the manuscript before submitting. Non-fiction writers may submit before completion.
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Non-fictionWants: Big ideas; popular psychology; contemporary issues; economics/business (not how-to); popular science; history; biography; literature/pop culture; investigative journalism; narrative non-fiction
Looking for
Big ideas, popular psychology, contemporary issues, economics/business (not how-to), popular science, history, biography, literature/pop culture, investigative journalism, narrative non-fiction
How to submit
Submit via the online form at https://felicitybryan.com or submissions or submit-your-work/
Via Online Form
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Fiction and non-fiction, children'sWants: Projects with wide international appeal; fiction (general/mystery/romance/suspense-thriller/fantasy-sf/own voices/children's) and non-fiction (biography/history/mind-body-spirit/health/lifestyle/science)
Looking for
Projects with wide international appeal. Fiction: general, mystery, romance, suspense-thriller, fantasy/SF, own voices, children's. Non-fiction: biography, history, mind-body-spirit, health, lifestyle, science
How to submit
Email - submissions@sheilland.co.uk
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Fiction and non-fictionWants: Fiction: literary/upmarket with escapism and page-turning readability; big high-stakes love stories from original angles. non-fiction: writers shifting public discourse with new frameworks; health/medicine/history/politics; biographies/memoirs; also cookery/art/music/lifestyle with strong angle.
Looking for
Fiction: literary/upmarket with escapism and page-turning readability, big high-stakes love stories from original angles. Non-fiction: writers shifting public discourse, health, medicine, history, politics, biographies/memoirs, cookery, art, music, lifestyle with a strong angle
How to submit
Email submissions@aitkenalexander.co.uk with subject line marked FAO Monica MacSwan. For fiction, attach the first three chapters or fifty pages plus a short synopsis. For narrative non-fiction, attach a short overview and up to 10,000 words of sample writing. For subject-led non-fiction, attach a proposal of approximately 5,000 words and no less than 5,000 words of sample writing. Include a cover letter with a brief description of the book, any writing credits or qualifications, and a short biographical note. All attachments should be Microsoft Word compatible.
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Non-fictionWants: Sport; celebrity biography; business and leadership; food-writing; nature-writing; lifestyle. does not represent fiction/poetry/scripts/screenplays.
Looking for
Sport, celebrity biography, business and leadership, food-writing, nature-writing, lifestyle. Does not represent fiction, poetry, scripts, or screenplays
How to submit
Email admin@davidluxtonassociates.co.uk with: a synopsis of around 300 words explaining the book and its audience and why you are qualified to write it, a chapter breakdown showing how you will approach the subject, a sample chapter of your choice, and a short biography including any previous writing credits.
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Fiction, non-fiction and children's booksWants: Agency considers most fiction, non-fiction and children's proposals (not poetry, short stories/novellas, educational textbooks, film/stage scripts). pat: children's books across all ages; narrative non-fiction/biography/sport/music/autobiography; also crime fiction and 'weird and wonderful
Looking for
Children's books across all ages, narrative non-fiction, biography, sport, music, autobiography, crime fiction and 'weird and wonderful'. Not poetry, short stories/novellas, educational textbooks, or film/stage scripts
How to submit
Synopsis and first 3 chapters (max 50 pages) and covering letter (Word or PDF). Picture books: up to 3 full texts plus sample illustrations. Do not submit to more than one BLM agent
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Fiction and non-fictionWants: Contemporary, historical and literary fiction; crime and thrillers; memoir; biography; narrative history
Looking for
Contemporary, historical and literary fiction, crime and thrillers, memoir, biography, narrative history
How to submit
Email isobel@blakefriedmann.co.uk with a cover letter in the body of the email. Attach a synopsis of 250-300 words and the first three chapters or first 10,000 words as Word documents (.doc or .docx). Include the book title and your name in the subject line. For non-fiction, attach a synopsis of up to 500 words, a chapter plan, and two sample chapters.
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Literary fiction, narrative non-fiction, poetryWants: Literary fiction with clarity/energy/intention; ambitious structure/craft; tactile/idiosyncratic sentences; strange/spooked books; big family novels and love stories; literary genre-bending. non-fiction: literary biography; social/cultural/oral history; creative scholarship; memoir/essay; interests include art/design/psychoanalysis/food/women's lives.
Looking for
Literary fiction with clarity, energy and intention, ambitious structure/craft, tactile/idiosyncratic sentences, strange/spooked books, big family novels and love stories, literary genre-bending. Non-fiction: literary biography, social/cultural/oral history, creative scholarship, memoir/essay, interests include art, design, psychoanalysis, food, women's lives
How to submit
Email submissions@aitkenalexander.co.uk with subject line marked FAO Harriet Moore. Include a cover letter with a short book description, any writing credits or qualifications, and a brief bio. For fiction, attach the first three chapters or 50 pages plus a short synopsis. For narrative non-fiction, attach a short overview and up to 10,000 words of sample writing. For subject-led non-fiction, attach a proposal of approximately 5,000 words and at least 5,000 words of sample writing. Attachments should be Microsoft Word compatible. Submit to one agent only, no postal submissions. If you have not heard back within three months, treat this as a pass.
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Children's books and narrative non-fiction, also some fictionWants: Children's books across all age ranges; narrative non-fiction, biography, sport, music and autobiography; also interested in crime fiction and 'weird and wonderful
Looking for
Children's books across all age ranges, narrative non-fiction, biography, sport, music, autobiography, crime fiction and 'weird and wonderful'
How to submit
Email - submission@bell-lomax.co.uk
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Fiction and non-fictionWants: Fiction: book club/literary; character- and voice-driven crime/thriller/suspense; dark/gothic/uncanny; love stories; family sagas; historical from a slant; highsmithian thrillers. non-fiction: accessible social/cultural history; biography/memoir; reportage; popular science; nature; arts; food/cookery; experts/journalists/lived experience
Looking for
Fiction: book club/literary, character- and voice-driven crime/thriller/suspense, dark/gothic/uncanny, love stories, family sagas, historical from a slant, Highsmithian thrillers. Non-fiction: accessible social/cultural history, biography/memoir, reportage, popular science, nature, arts, food/cookery, experts, journalists, lived experience
How to submit
Email charlotte@johnsonandalcock.co.uk with a short covering letter (including a book blurb and brief author bio), a synopsis of no more than two pages, and the opening 50 pages of the manuscript (fiction), or a book proposal of approximately 50 pages (non-fiction). Submissions must be in Word Doc format, at least 1.5 line spaced, page-numbered, on A4. Submit to one agent only, do not blind-copy. Attachments must be under 5MB.
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Literary fiction, commercial fiction, book club fiction, contemporary fiction, commercial women's fiction, crime, mystery, thrillers, fantasy, genre romance, historical fiction, horror, ghost stories, sagas, science fiction, biography, memoir, cookery, gardening, gift books, humour, history, military history, lifestyle, mind-body-spirit, self-improvement, politics, popular science, psychology, travel, children's, yaWants: Sf/fantasy; sweeping historical fiction; character-driven sci-fi; action/adventure; crime. non-fiction: history; biography; music
Looking for
SF/fantasy, sweeping historical fiction, character-driven sci-fi, action/adventure, crime. Non-fiction: history, biography, music
How to submit
Email submissions@sheilland.co.uk with a cover letter, a one-page synopsis (fiction) or brief outline (non-fiction), a short CV, and the first three chapters or around fifty pages. Submissions should be 1.5 line spaced with margins and page numbers, and must include a word count. Only one work at a time. No AI-generated content accepted.
Via Email
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Fiction, non-fiction, poetryWants: Story-led and character-driven novels; rich worldbuilding (realist/speculative; contemporary/historical). non-fiction: history, politics, philosophy, psychology, true crime, narrative sports writing, literary biography; academics/journalists/critics
Looking for
Story-led and character-driven novels, rich worldbuilding (realist/speculative, contemporary/historical). Non-fiction: history, politics, philosophy, psychology, true crime, narrative sports writing, literary biography, academics, journalists, critics
How to submit
Email submissions@aitkenalexander.co.uk with the subject line marked FAO Emma Paterson. For fiction, attach the first three chapters or fifty pages plus a short synopsis as Word-compatible files. For narrative non-fiction, send a short overview and up to 10,000 words of sample writing, for subject-led non-fiction, send a proposal of approximately 5,000 words outlining the book and your credentials, plus at least 5,000 words of sample writing. Include a cover letter with a brief book description, any writing credits or relevant qualifications, and a short biographical note. Note whether you are submitting simultaneously to other agencies.
Via Email
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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
Looking for
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
How to submit
Email - andrewgordon@davidhigham.co.uk
Via Email
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Non-fiction, politics, culture, biography, memoir, music writing, fictionWants: Adult
Looking for
Serious and popular non-fiction, with a particular focus on politics and culture from across the ideological spectrum, as well as music writing. Also represents fiction, though non-fiction remains the core of the list. Areas include political commentary, cultural criticism, biography, memoir, and music history.
How to submit
Submissions should include a covering letter, a short bio, and a brief synopsis. A full manuscript or an excerpt of the work should be attached as a Word document. Queries by mail or over the phone are not accepted. Submissions can be made through the agency's online submission form on their website, which accepts doc, pdf, and docx files up to 128 MB. If no response is received within two months, the agency will not be making an offer of representation.
Via Online Form
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Non-fiction, autobiography and biography, health, fitness and personal development, humour and language, inspirational real lives, popular culture, history and current affairs, true crime, war and military, crime fiction
Looking for
Nonfiction across a wide range of categories including autobiography and biography, health, fitness and personal development, humour and language, inspirational real lives, popular culture, history and current affairs, true crime, war and military, and crime fiction.
How to submit
The Robert Smith Literary Agency is currently closed to new submissions and is not accepting any new book proposals at this time.
Via Email
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Fiction and non-fictionWants: Agency interests: non-fiction (craft/cookery/biography/memoir/health/mind body spirit/travel/history/natural history/true crime/pop culture); fiction (commercial women's; crime; thrillers; literary (not experimental); YA; children's)
Looking for
Non-fiction: craft, cookery, biography, memoir, health, mind body spirit, travel, history, natural history, true crime, pop culture. Fiction: commercial women's, crime, thrillers, literary (not experimental), YA, children's
How to submit
Agency is currently closed to new clients and not accepting submissions.
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Biography, history, memoir, popular culture, music writing, journalism, politics, health, parenting, practical nonfiction, contemporary affairs, social issues, general reference
Looking for
Nonfiction across popular culture, biography, history, politics, journalism, memoir, parenting, health, practical nonfiction, contemporary affairs, social issues, and general reference. Accepts submissions through referral only.
How to submit
Sarah Lazin accepts submissions through referral only. Prospective clients should seek an introduction from an existing client, publishing professional, or conference contact.
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Fiction and non-fictionWants: Biography; history; current affairs; travel; gardening; health; fiction (per bio) - but not taking new clients
Looking for
Biography, history, current affairs, travel, gardening, health, fiction. Not taking new clients
How to submit
Email submissions@greeneheaton.co.uk with cover letter in the email body, first 3 chapters or up to 50 pages and a 1-2 page synopsis (fiction), or sample chapters or up to 50 pages and a synopsis or chapter summary (non-fiction). Word documents preferred.
Via Email
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Narrative nonfiction, history, politics, current affairs, science, biography
Looking for
Nonfiction that illuminates contemporary issues and shapes public discourse, particularly from academics whose research reaches beyond academia, narrative journalists, and historians who explore politics, history, current affairs, and science with fresh perspective and rigor
How to submit
Submit your query through Aevitas Creative Management's contact and submissions form. Include a clear description of your project, your relevant credentials and expertise, and sample pages or a synopsis as appropriate to your genre.
Via Online Form
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Fiction and non-fictionWants: Literary and general fiction and non-fiction; especially autobiography and memoir; international writing (per agent bio).
Looking for
Literary and general fiction and non-fiction, especially autobiography and memoir, international writing
How to submit
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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Narrative nonfiction, biography, memoir, music history, self-help, cookbook, psychology, cultural studies
Looking for
Clients who ask big questions, explore fascinating subcultures, and serve as paradigm-shifters in their fields. Particularly interested in performing artists and public figures successful in one medium whose talents and perspectives extend into narrative nonfiction. Represents thought leaders, journalists, doctors, psychologists, and cultural figures whose work inspires, entertains, and educates while challenging conventional thinking.
How to submit
Other submissions
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Narrative non-fiction, american history, social policy, constitutional law, nature writing, biography, journalism
Looking for
Narrative nonfiction that explores American history, social policy, constitutional law, and the natural world, from distinguished historians, biographers, journalists, legal scholars, and naturalists who bring rigorous research and compelling storytelling to their work
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Investigative journalism, history, current affairs, science, memoir, biography, literary fiction
Looking for
Investigative journalists, thought leaders, memoirists, and prominent academics working in investigative journalism, history, current affairs, science, and big ideas that reshape public discourse. Books with intellectual rigor and cultural impact, particularly those exploring complex social and political subjects.
How to submit
Submit to Aevitas Creative Management using their contact and submissions form available on their website. Include a query letter describing your project, along with relevant credentials and platform information. Address submissions to the New York office.
Via Online Form
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Fiction, non-fiction, poetryWants: Fiction: novels/short stories/novellas with heart and intellect; protagonists on the margins; fresh subversions; class conflict; formally/challenging work. non-fiction: oral/narrative histories; contemporary political/philosophical issues; investigative journalism; literary/cultural criticism; biography.
Looking for
Fiction: novels, short stories, novellas with heart and intellect, protagonists on the margins, fresh subversions, class conflict, formally challenging work. Non-fiction: oral/narrative histories, contemporary political/philosophical issues, investigative journalism, literary/cultural criticism, biography
How to submit
Online portal - https://felicitybryan.com or submissions or submit-your-work/
Via Online Form
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Memoir, biography, health and wellness, spirituality, non-fiction, arts and entertainment
Looking for
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.
How to submit
Online submission form
Via Form
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Fiction and non-fictionWants: Selective due to large list; attracted to fiction that surprises (esp fierce female voices) and beautifully written memoir/history/biography. does not want: imitative fiction; how-to/inspirational/wellness non-fiction.
Looking for
Selective due to large list. Fiction that surprises (especially fierce female voices), beautifully written memoir/history/biography. Does not want: imitative fiction, how-to/inspirational/wellness non-fiction
How to submit
Email submissions@aitkenalexander.co.uk with Clare Alexander in the subject line. For fiction, include the first three chapters or fifty pages plus a short synopsis as Word-compatible attachments. For narrative non-fiction, send a short overview and up to 10,000 words of sample writing. For subject-led non-fiction, send a proposal of approximately 5,000 words plus at least 5,000 words of sample writing. Include a cover letter with a book description, any writing credits or qualifications, and a brief bio. Do not submit directly to the agent or their assistant.
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Represents
Fiction and non-fiction (novelists, memoirists, journalists, public figures)Wants: First 10000 words, synopsis, biographical note
Looking for
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.
How to submit
Send the first 10,000 words of your manuscript, a synopsis, and a biographical note to gellerofficesubmissions@curtisbrown.co.uk.
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Represents
Non-fiction, history, biography, social science, mental health, spirituality, music, sport
Looking for
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.
How to submit
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.
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