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Guy Rose

Futerman Rose & Associates (FRA)

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Represents
Non-fiction, film and tv scriptsWants: Non-fiction on many subjects (site highlights sport; show business; music industry; politics). not prose fiction/poetry/children's (unless existing clients).
Looking for
Non-fiction on practically any subject, with particular interest in politics, sport, show business and the music industry, but not educational textbooks. Film and TV scripts on any subject may be submitted to film and TV associate Seb Flatau
How to submit
Email a book proposal to guy@futermanrose.co.uk including a chapter breakdown, two or three sample chapters, and relevant biographical detail. Double-space the manuscript and use a standard font such as Times New Roman or Courier New. Acceptable file formats are .doc, .docx, .odt, .rtf, .txt and .pdf.
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John Ash

Creative Artists Agency (CAA)

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Literary fiction, general fiction, epic fantasy, history, memoir, reportage, narrative nonfiction, art, music, nature writing
Looking for
Beautiful, ambitious, and unusual literary fiction, epic fantasy, and upmarket general fiction that is emotionally engaging and compulsively readable. In nonfiction, interested in history, memoir, reportage, and big ideas, as well as writing on art, music, literature, and nature.
How to submit
Submit via the button on John Ash's agent profile page at https://www.caa.com or entertainmenttalent or books or agent or john-ash/. For fiction, include a cover letter, synopsis, and the first three chapters or opening 50 pages. For nonfiction, include a cover letter and proposal.
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Antony Topping

Greene & Heaton

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Historical thrillers, literary fiction, upmarket genre fiction, book club fiction, science writing, food writing, history, nature writing, music journalism, memoir, cultural criticismWants: Contemporary crime and thrillers; historical fiction (esp historical crime); books with a fresh angle/clear identity; non-fiction on any subject with a strong angle and page-turning storytelling
Looking for
Contemporary crime and thrillers, historical fiction and historical crime, upmarket and literary fiction with a fresh or distinctive angle, voices from marginalised or underrepresented communities, and non-fiction on any subject where the author has found the right angle and can make the material a page-turning story
How to submit
Email submissions@greeneheaton.co.uk with covering letter in the body of the email. Fiction: attach first three chapters or around fifty pages plus a one-to-two page synopsis that reveals the ending. Non-fiction: attach three sample chapters or around fifty pages plus a chapter breakdown or synopsis. Attach files as Word documents, not PDFs. Include preferred agent name in the subject line.
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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
Looking for
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
How to submit
Submit by email following DHA's submissions guidelines at https://davidhigham.co.uk or submissions/
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Conrad Williams

Blake Friedmann Literary Agency

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Film and tv, screenwriting, playwriting
Looking for
Represents over 30 scriptwriters, directors and playwrights, and handles film and TV rights for the agency's book clients. Involved in every aspect of TV programming from soaps and documentaries to original series and event dramas.
How to submit
Email your submission directly to Conrad Williams at Blake Friedmann. The subject line should include your book title and your name. Your cover letter should form the body of the email. Attach a synopsis (250–300 words for fiction, up to 500 words for non-fiction) and the first three chapters or first 10,000 words (fiction), or a chapter plan and two sample chapters (non-fiction), as Word documents (.doc or .docx) with 1.5 line spacing and numbered pages. Each attachment should be named with the book title and your name.
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Ed Wilson

Johnson & Alcock

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Fiction and non-fiction, estatesWants: Fiction: originality/style; literary to commercial; imaginative setting; strong voice; compelling premise; active SFF list; high concept; intelligent crime/thrillers; genre-transcending. not taking new YA/children's; no plays/film scripts. non-fiction: politics; narrative history; sport; natural history; quirky memoir; popular culture; inventive angles.
Looking for
Fiction: originality/style, literary to commercial, imaginative setting, strong voice, compelling premise, active SFF list, high concept, intelligent crime/thrillers, genre-transcending. Not taking new YA/children's, no plays/film scripts. Non-fiction: politics, narrative history, sport, natural history, quirky memoir, popular culture, inventive angles
How to submit
Email - ed@johnsonandalcock.co.uk
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Natalie Galustian

Greyhound Literary

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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
Looking for
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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Gordon Wise

Curtis Brown

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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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Carrie Kania

C&W Agency

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Non-fiction, art, photography, music, styleWants: See agent profile / agency wishlists (c and w).
Looking for
Non-fiction with a focus on art, photography, music, style, and the unusual or unexpected
How to submit
Email carriek@cwagency.co.uk with your submission in .doc or .docx format. For non-fiction include a 30-page proposal covering the book's premise, your credentials, comparable titles, a sample chapter, and a chapter outline. Include a covering letter with background on the book and any writing credentials.
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Caroline Wood

Felicity Bryan Associates

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Fiction and non-fictionWants: Fiction: literary prize-winners to upmarket reading group; well-written crime; ambitious/surprising; messy family stories; longing/relationships. non-fiction: art; culture; music; food; nature; mental health.
Looking for
Fiction: literary prize-winners to upmarket reading group, well-written crime, ambitious/surprising, messy family stories, longing/relationships. Non-fiction: art, culture, music, food, nature, mental health
How to submit
Submit via the online portal at https://felicitybryan.com or submissions or submit-your-work/ — upload a synopsis or proposal and the first 3–4 chapters.
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Monica MacSwan

Aitken Alexander Associates

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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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David Luxton

David Luxton Associates

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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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Pat Lomax

Bell Lomax Moreton

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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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Paul Moreton

Bell Lomax Moreton

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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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Ian Drury

Sheil Land Associates

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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.
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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
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
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Donald Winchester

Watson, Little Ltd

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Fiction and non-fictionWants: Non-fiction: history; popular science; social issues; nature; money/life management; music; sport; film; technology; memoir; true crime; experts with wide appeal. fiction: literary and well-written commercial; boundary-pushing style with emotional heart and plot; upmarket with satisfying arc; historical or contemporary; genre-mixing.
Looking for
Non-fiction: history, popular science, social issues, nature, money/life management, music, sport, film, technology, memoir, true crime, experts with wide appeal. Fiction: literary and well-written commercial, boundary-pushing style with emotional heart and plot, upmarket with satisfying arc, historical or contemporary, genre-mixing
How to submit
Email submissions@watsonlittle.com with a cover letter in the body of the email, a synopsis, and approximately 10,000 words from the beginning of the manuscript for fiction, or a proposal including a sample chapter and chapter summaries for non-fiction. Address one agent only. No AI-originated or AI-edited material.
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Matthew Hamilton

The Hamilton Agency

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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.
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Rochelle Stevens

Rochelle Stevens & Co

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Writers and directors (screen or audio or stage)Wants: Represents writers/directors for projects ranging from children's animation to feature films, original/episodic TV, radio drama and theatre (per official site)
Looking for
Writers and directors for projects ranging from children's animation to feature films, original and episodic TV, radio drama, and theatre
How to submit
Email - info@rochellestevens.com
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Sarah Lazin

Aevitas Creative Management (ACM UK)

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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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Valeria Huerta

Aevitas Creative Management (ACM UK)

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Non-fiction (plus select translated fiction or poetry)Wants: High-quality zeitgeisty narrative non-fiction; lifestyle/health/personal development; thought leaders/experts; also discovering translated fiction and expanding into music/poetry
Looking for
High-quality zeitgeisty narrative non-fiction, lifestyle/health/personal development, thought leaders/experts, also discovering translated fiction and expanding into music/poetry
How to submit
Online form (QueryManager via Aevitas submissions form) - https://www.aevitascreative.com or contact
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Rick Richter

Aevitas Creative Management (ACM UK)

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Self-help, pop culture, music, memoir, history, science, politics, social justice, narrative food writing, faith, true crime, commercial fiction, psychological thrillers, horror thrillers, children's books, picture books, ya
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Rick Richter represents self-help, pop culture and music, memoir, history, science, politics and social justice, narrative food writing, and faith. He is also interested in select true crime, commercial fiction, and psychological/horror thrillers and diverse voices in all categories. He has extensive experience in children's books and represents illustrators and children's authors writing fiction and non-fiction from picture books through YA.
How to submit
Rick Richter only accepts queries through Query Manager. Please check his Query Manager profile for more information.
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Laura Nolan

Aevitas Creative Management (ACM UK)

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Narrative nonfiction, biography, memoir, music history, self-help, cookbook, psychology, cultural studies
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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.
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Charles Walker

United Agents

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Books and tv or theatre or film clientsWants: Book submissions: synopsis and first 3 chapters and covering letter
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Charles Walker represents writers, directors, composers, and presenters across books, television, theatre, and film. On the books side, he is interested in Children's, Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Poetry, with particular strengths in Factual, History and Art, and Radio. He is always looking for new opportunities and welcomes submissions from award-winning and emerging talent working across multiple media.
How to submit
Synopsis and first 3 chapters and covering letter
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Kate Mack

Aevitas Creative Management (ACM UK)

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Nonfiction, cultural history, fashion, music, illustrated books for adults, humor
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Kate Mack represents nonfiction. She is most interested in cultural history, fashion, music, illustrated books for adults, strong female voices, humor, and stories that give a voice to a person or community that has historically been silenced or ostracized.
How to submit
Online submission form
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Jack Haug

Aevitas Creative Management (ACM UK)

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Nonfiction, american history, natural science, music history, film history, sports, sports culture
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Jack Haug works with journalists, academics, and nonfiction storytellers across a range of genres. He is particularly looking to represent works that explore American history, natural science, music and film history, and sports and sports culture.
How to submit
Online submission form
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Karen Brailsford

Aevitas Creative Management (ACM UK)

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Memoir, biography, health and wellness, spirituality, non-fiction, arts and entertainment
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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
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Lesley Pollinger

Paper Lion Ltd

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Cross-media rights, digital publishing, books, games, film rights, copyright consultancyWants: Projects crossing digital/media boundaries (books/games etc.); rights/contract consultancy; agency represents rights across media worldwide.
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Projects crossing digital/media boundaries (books, games etc.), rights/contract consultancy
How to submit
Email - lesleypollinger@paperlionltd.com
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Lesley Thorne

Aitken Alexander Associates

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Fiction and non-fiction, screenwriting, film or tv rights, estatesWants: For screen: high-end/intelligent drama; smart genre; entertaining/comedy drama. publishing list: selective currently (agent note).
Looking for
For screen: high-end/intelligent drama, smart genre, entertaining/comedy drama. Publishing list selective currently
How to submit
Email submissions@aitkenalexander.co.uk with subject line FAO Lesley Thorne. For fiction, include the first 3 chapters or up to 50 pages and a short synopsis. For narrative non-fiction, include an overview and up to 10,000 words of sample material. For subject-led non-fiction, include a proposal of around 5,000 words and a sample of at least 5,000 words. No postal submissions.
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Marc Simonsson

International Creative Agency

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Dramatic rights, film, television, theatre
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Marc Simonsson is ICA's Dramatic Rights Agent, representing authors' work across film, television, and theatre. He focuses on connecting authors with the right producers, studios, and creative partners to help their stories reach audiences on screen and stage. He also represents screenwriters and directors while handling dramatic rights for book lists.
How to submit
Submit via QueryManager at https://www.internationalcreative.agency or submissions. For fiction: include a cover letter (short pitch and author bio), a one-page synopsis, and the first 1200 words or first two chapters (whichever is shortest) as an attachment. For non-fiction: include a proposal of up to 20 pages with an overview or hook, chapter outline, 1–2 sample chapters, and an author bio and platform. Submit to one ICA agent at a time.
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Keshava Guha

Aevitas Creative Management (ACM UK)

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Non-fiction, history, biography, social science, mental health, spirituality, music, sport
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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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Charlie Brotherstone

Aevitas Creative Management (ACM UK)

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Literary fiction, commercial fiction, narrative nonfiction, food writing, memoir, arts and culture, music, journalism
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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.
How to submit
Submit via the Aevitas Creative Management submissions form at https://www.aevitascreative.com or contact
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