Poetry Literary Agents

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).

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

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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Susan Yearwood

Susan Yearwood Agency

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Commercial fiction, romance, saga, crime, thriller, book club fiction, children's fiction, ya, non-fiction, business, finance, self-help, wellbeing, lifestyle, cookeryWants: Commercial fiction (romance/saga; crime/thriller; book club); children's novels 9+ to YA; non-fiction incl. business/finance, self-help/wellbeing, lifestyle/cookery. not sci-fi, short stories, or poetry.

Commercial fiction (romance/saga, crime/thriller, book club), children's novels 9+ to YA, non-fiction including business/finance, self-help/wellbeing, lifestyle/cookery. Not sci-fi, short stories, or poetry

Email submissions@susanyearwoodagency.com with your name and title or genre in the subject line (e.g. Joe Bloggs, The Title, Book Club fiction). Attach the first 30 pages and a separately titled synopsis or outline. Include a cover email with a pitch sentence, a brief description of the submission, comparative authors published in the last three years, your writing background, and a paragraph on why you wrote the book. Attachments should be Word or PDF, 1.5 or double-spaced, with page numbers. Let the agent know if you are also submitting to other agents.

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Elena Berry

D H H Literary Agency

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FictionWants: Character-driven speculative fiction; female-led literary and crossover; book club fiction; contemporary rom-coms; sweeping love stories (historical/contemporary); crime and psychological thrillers; female-led fantasy; romantasy; retellings. not: children/YA; police procedurals; cosy crime; epic sci-fi; poetry; plays; screenplays; any non-fiction

Character-driven speculative fiction, female-led literary and crossover, book club fiction, contemporary rom-coms, sweeping love stories (historical/contemporary), crime and psychological thrillers, female-led fantasy, romantasy, retellings. Not: children/YA, police procedurals, cosy crime, epic sci-fi, poetry, plays, screenplays, any non-fiction

Elena is currently open for submissions. Send your cover letter, one-page synopsis, and first three chapters as attachments, not in the body of the email. Submit to submission@dhhliteraryagency.com. Only submit to one agent at DHH Literary Agency

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Amanda Preston

LBA Books

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Fiction and non-fictionWants: High-concept, character/plot-driven thrillers; crime series; book club love stories; contemporary romcoms (diverse/own voices); sweeping book-club historical; true crime (no child-related); narrative nf (science/environment/psychology/nature/wellbeing/memoir); self-development for women

High-concept, character/plot-driven thrillers, crime series, book club love stories, contemporary romcoms (diverse/own voices), sweeping book-club historical, true crime (no child-related), narrative non-fiction (science/environment/psychology/nature/wellbeing/memoir), self-development for women

Email - amandasubmissions@lbabooks.com

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Kat Aitken

Lexington Literary Agency

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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)

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.

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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David H Headley

D H H Literary Agency

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FictionWants: Character-driven debuts; sweeping stories with big universal themes; high concepts; thought-provoking; uplifting; original narrative voices; emotional journeys. not: sci-fi; fantasy; children/YA; poetry; plays; screenplays; short stories/novellas; any non-fiction

Character-driven debuts, sweeping stories with big universal themes, high concepts, thought-provoking, uplifting, original narrative voices, emotional journeys. Not: sci-fi, fantasy, children/YA, poetry, plays, screenplays, short stories/novellas, any non-fiction

Read each agent's profile and only submit to one agent from DHH. Follow the individual agent's submission guidelines. Do not submit via phone or the general enquiries email.

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Bryony Woods

Bryony Woods Literary Agency

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Children's fiction, ya, adult fiction, non-fictionWants: Eclectic; currently: upmarket contemporary; friendships; thoughtful sf/fantasy; sweeping love stories; darkly magical; humorous; memoir/essays (occasional). avoids gritty/harrowing crime; no picture books or poetry.

Eclectic, currently: upmarket contemporary, friendships, thoughtful sci-fi/fantasy, sweeping love stories, darkly magical, humorous, memoir/essays (occasional). Avoids gritty/harrowing crime, no picture books or poetry

Email the first three chapters, a 1-2 page synopsis including the full plot outline and ending, and a covering letter (Word format preferred) to submissions.bryony@bryonywoods.co.uk. The covering letter should describe the book, include a short author biography, and note any previous writing experience.

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Christine Green

Christine Green Authors' Agent

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Fiction and narrative non-fictionWants: Fiction (adult and YA), literary and commercial; narrative non-fiction. seeking strong voices and stories with narrative drive. not: children's, genre sf/fantasy, poetry, scripts.

Fiction (adult and YA), literary and commercial, narrative non-fiction; strong voices and stories with narrative drive. Not: children's, genre sci-fi/fantasy, poetry, scripts

Email a short covering letter, a one or two page synopsis, and the first three chapters of your completed manuscript to info@christinegreen.co.uk. Exclusive submissions preferred, if submitting to multiple agents and you receive an offer before hearing back, notify them promptly.

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Alice Sutherland-Hawes

ASH Literary

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Picture books, middle grade, ya, adult romance, adult romantasy, adult fantasyWants: Extraordinary, diverse stories; strong preference for underrepresented voices; see on-site wishlist for specifics (MG/YA; adult romance/romantasy/fantasy etc.)

Extraordinary, diverse stories, strong preference for underrepresented voices, see on-site wishlist for specifics (MG/YA, adult romance/romantasy/fantasy etc.)

Submit via QueryManager at http://querymanager.com or aliceashliterary, or by email to submissions@ashliterary.com. Do not submit via both routes simultaneously.

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Anna Webber

A.M. Heath

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Fiction, non-fiction, poetryWants: Layered/nuanced writing; challenges form/genre; explores language; memory and truth; moral ambiguity; humour or uncomfortable reads; generally prefers contemporary settings. non-fiction: overlooked/unexpected subjects; art/body/mind/natural world; passion and expertise; new connections.

Layered/nuanced writing, challenges form/genre, explores language, memory and truth, moral ambiguity, humour or uncomfortable reads, generally prefers contemporary settings. Non-fiction: overlooked/unexpected subjects, art/body/mind/natural world, passion and expertise, new connections

Submit via the online form at https://amheath.com or submissions with a covering letter (max 500 words), synopsis (max 1,500 words), and first 10,000 words. Use submissions@amheath.com only if another agent has requested your full manuscript, you have received an offer of representation, you have had no response within 6 weeks, or you are submitting a cookery proposal or illustrated children's book. To submit directly to Anna, email anna.webber@amheath.com, noting she may take a while to respond.

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Irene Baldoni

Georgina Capel Associates

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Literary fiction, narrative non-fiction, crime, sci-fi, poetryWants: Literary fiction; narrative non-fiction; well-crafted crime and sci-fi; building a curated list of poetry (per agency about page)

Literary fiction, narrative non-fiction, well-crafted crime and sci-fi, building a curated list of poetry

Send a covering letter, a synopsis of approximately 500 words, and the first three chapters by post to Georgina Capel Associates Ltd, 29 Wardour Street, London W1D 6PS (mark envelope 'Submissions Department'), or by email to irene@georginacapel.com. Include your email address and or or telephone number. AI-generated content is not accepted.

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Will Francis

Janklow & Nesbit UK

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Fiction, non-fiction, poetryWants: Popular science; investigative journalism; history; plus novels (per agent page)

Email submissions@janklow.co.uk with your name, the title of your work, and 'FAO Will Francis' in the subject line. Include a covering letter in the body of the email. For fiction, attach a synopsis and the first three chapters or first fifty pages. For non-fiction, attach a chapter-by-chapter outline and, if possible, a sample chapter. For poetry, attach a short pitch and 3-5 sample poems. Attachments should be in Word format, PDFs are acceptable. Do not include external links. Notify the agency if you receive a full manuscript request elsewhere.

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Dorie Simmonds

Dorie Simmonds Agency

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Commercial fiction, general nonfiction, children's booksWants: Fiction plus": compelling stories with market potential that teach/illuminate (culture/history/etc.); diverse voices; global connections.

Compelling stories with market potential that teach or illuminate (culture, history, etc.), diverse voices, and global connections

Email the first chapter or first twenty pages (whichever is less), a full synopsis, a covering letter, and a brief CV to info@doriesimmonds.com. For non-fiction, send a detailed proposal in place of the sample pages. Do not send a full manuscript unless requested. Note whether the submission is under consideration by other agents or publishers.

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Daisy Parente

Lutyens & Rubinstein Literary Agency

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Fiction, non-fictionWants: Wide taste; currently especially women's commercial fiction/romance, funny books, untold/queer histories, and diverse voices in narrative food/travel/nature writing.

Wide taste, currently especially women's commercial fiction/romance, funny books, untold/queer histories, and diverse voices in narrative food/travel/nature writing

Email submissions@lutyensrubinstein.co.uk with a cover letter, short synopsis, and the first three chapters or approximately 5,000 words.

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Philippa Sitters

Philippa Sitters Associates (PSA Ltd)

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Literary fiction, commercial fiction, illustrated non-fiction, serious non-fictionWants: Literary-commercial fiction; illustrated to serious non-fiction (excludes business/self-help/parenting); only represents children's books/poetry if already represents the author

Novels across the literary-commercial scale and non-fiction from highly illustrated to serious non-fiction, with diversity within the list as an ever-present priority. Does not represent scriptwriting, high fantasy, or, in non-fiction, business, self-help or parenting books. Represents poetry and children's books (including MG and YA) only where she already represents the author.

Email submissions@philippasitters.co.uk with a cover letter in the email body. For fiction, attach the first 30 pages (double spaced) and a 1-2 page synopsis (single spaced) as Word documents or PDFs. For non-fiction, attach a proposal with a detailed chapter outline and up to three sample chapters (double spaced), information on target market and comparable titles is helpful but not required.

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Julian Friedmann

Blake Friedmann Literary Agency

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Fiction and non-fiction (also scripts)Wants: Action thrillers, crime, espionage, political thrillers; eclectic but list described as pretty full; not children's/YA/poetry; not fantasy/sf/dystopian; prefers UK-based writers/stories

Action thrillers, crime, espionage, political thrillers, eclectic but list described as pretty full, not children's/YA/poetry, not fantasy/SF/dystopian, prefers UK-based writers/stories

Email julian@blakefriedmann.co.uk with an introductory cover letter in the body of the email, and attach a synopsis (250-300 words, including the ending) 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. Name each attachment with the book title, your name, and either SYNOPSIS or CHAPTERS.

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Gill McLay

Bath Literary Agency

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Poetry, picture books, young fiction, middle grade fiction, ya fiction, children's non-fiction, author-illustratorsWants: Children's fiction/non-fiction; picture books; first 3 chapters for fiction

Poetry, picture books, young fiction, middle grade fiction, YA fiction and non-fiction for children, and author-illustrators who both write and illustrate their own work as well as illustrate for other authors

Send a short synopsis, first 3 chapters for fiction (excluding prologues), or full manuscript for picture books, plus a covering letter with full contact details including email address. Submit electronically to john.mclay@btinternet.com or by post, if posting include a stamped self-addressed envelope.

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David Godwin

David Godwin Associates (DGA)

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Fiction and non-fictionWants: Dga welcomes most fiction and non-fiction (not picture books, YA/MG except existing clients, screenplays/scripts; no poetry at the moment).

Most fiction and non-fiction; not accepting picture books, YA/MG (except existing clients), screenplays, scripts, or poetry at this time

Email the first thirty pages, a synopsis, and a covering letter to submissions@davidgodwinassociates.co.uk

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Georgina Capel

Georgina Capel Associates Ltd

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Literary fiction, commercial fiction, crime, sci-fi, short story collections, poetry, narrative non-fiction, history, travel, food, nature writing, investigative journalism, popular science, popular psychology, children's, yaWants: Cover letter and ~500-word synopsis and first 3 chapters; include contact details

Literary, book club, and commercial fiction including thrillers and YA; short story collections and poetry; narrative non-fiction with strong style; well-crafted crime and sci-fi; history, politics, science, psychology, true crime, travel, food, nature writing, investigative journalism, and popular psychology. Writers for children and young adults are also welcome.

Submit by email or post. The postal address is 29 Wardour Street, London W1D 6PS. For email, visit georginacapel.com or contact to find the address.

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Nelle Andrew

Rachel Mills Literary (RML)

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Fiction, literary memoir, narrative nonfictionWants: Actively seeking wide-ranging fiction: excellent writing, compelling plots, diverse/unexpected voices, engrossing reads; especially literary/commercial crossover, romantasy, psychological thrillers/suspense, family dramas, savvy love stories, ambitious crime/thriller, smart historical/speculative/magical realism. not looking for children's/YA/MG, short story collections, poetry or drama; no straight sci-fi or high fantasy that is not romantasy.

Actively seeking wide-ranging fiction: excellent writing, compelling plots, diverse/unexpected voices, engrossing reads, especially literary/commercial crossover, romantasy, psychological thrillers/suspense, family dramas, savvy love stories, ambitious crime/thriller, smart historical/speculative/magical realism. Not looking for children's/YA/MG, short story collections, poetry or drama, no straight sci-fi or high fantasy that is not romantasy

Email nelle@rmliterary.co.uk with a one-page outline, the first 3 chapters or 50 pages, and a covering letter.

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Nicola Barr

Rye Literary

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Literary fiction, commercial fiction, women's fiction, crime fiction, non-fictionWants: Well-written commercial and literary fiction (incl women's fiction, award-winning crime, upmarket); interested in dysfunctional families, outsiders, messiness, working-class/regional voices (irish/scottish), diverse perspectives. non-fiction: housing, class, feminism, social change, globalisation, sexuality and similar areas.

Well-written commercial and literary fiction (incl women's fiction, award-winning crime, upmarket), interested in dysfunctional families, outsiders, messiness, working-class/regional voices (Irish/Scottish), diverse perspectives. Non-fiction: housing, class, feminism, social change, globalisation, sexuality and similar areas

Email - submissions@ryeliterary.com

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Chloe Seager

Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency

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Fiction and non-fictionWants: Crossover romantasy/romance/dark academia; SFF with strong hook; gothic/horror/thriller; magical MG; adventure; funny books all ages; inspiring non-fiction all ages; diverse authors

Crossover romantasy/romance/dark academia, SFF with strong hook, gothic/horror/thriller, magical MG, adventure, funny books all ages, inspiring non-fiction all ages, diverse authors

Online form - https://www.madeleinemilburn.co.uk or submissions/

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Emma Leong

Janklow & Nesbit UK

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Fiction, non-fiction, poetryWants: Fiction: love/loyalty/relationships; family drama/secrets; moral dilemmas; thrillers incl legal; dystopian/speculative with mainstream crossover appeal. non-fiction: original thinkers; personal growth; philosophy/insight

Fiction: love/loyalty/relationships, family drama/secrets, moral dilemmas, thrillers including legal, dystopian/speculative with mainstream crossover appeal. Non-fiction: original thinkers, personal growth, philosophy/insight

Email submissions@janklow.co.uk with your name, the title of your work, and the name of the agent in the subject line. Include a covering letter in the body of the email. For fiction, attach a synopsis and first three chapters or first 50 pages. For non-fiction, attach a full chapter outline and a sample chapter if possible. For poetry, attach a short pitch and 3-5 sample poems. Attachments should be in Word or PDF format.

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Vicki Salter

Barbara Levy Literary Agency

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Writers, presenters and journalists (books and related rights)Wants: Background/career info and synopsis and first 3 chapters (~50 pages). not poetry, plays, original screenplays, scripts, or children's picture books.

Not poetry, plays, original screenplays, scripts, or children's picture books

Email submissions@barbaralevyagency.com or post to Barbara Levy Literary Agency, 64 Greenhill, Hampstead High Street, London NW3 5TZ. Include background and career information, a synopsis, and the first three chapters (approximately 50 pages), double spaced with numbered pages. Note if submitting simultaneously to other agents. Include an email address or stamped addressed envelope if you want materials returned.

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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.

Sport, celebrity biography, business and leadership, food-writing, nature-writing, lifestyle. Does not represent fiction, poetry, scripts, or screenplays

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

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

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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Hellie Ogden

WME Books

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Fiction, children's books, non-fictionWants: High-concept thrillers/suspense; historical fiction; page-turning literary fiction; diverse/conversation-starting lists. non-fiction: memoir; cookery/lifestyle; narrative non-fiction with cross-media potential

High-concept thrillers and suspense with fresh hooks and daring twists, historical fiction, page-turning literary fiction tapping into the millennial experience and family complexities, conversation-starting and diverse fiction. YA with big heart and voice. Middle grade adventure mixed with magic. Non-fiction: memoir, standout cookery and lifestyle, narrative non-fiction, and work with a social following and cross-media potential

Use the query button on Hellie Ogden's profile page at https://www.wmebookdepartment.com or team or hellie-ogden/. For fiction, include a covering letter, synopsis, and the first three chapters or first fifty pages. For non-fiction, include a covering letter, a full chapter outline, and a sample chapter if possible. Include your full name and the title of your work in the email subject line, and include a bio with all submissions.

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Elena Langtry

CMM Literary Agency (Coombs Moylett Maclean)

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Commercial women's fiction, psychological thrillers, popular science, true crimeWants: Fresh commercial women's fiction with big hooks/diverse characters; pacy psychological thrillers; cutting-edge non-fiction (popular science to true crime).

Fresh commercial women's fiction with big hooks/diverse characters, pacy psychological thrillers, cutting-edge non-fiction (popular science to true crime)

Email submissions@cmm.agency with: a one-paragraph author biography (including whether the manuscript has been sent to other agents or publishers), a one-paragraph blurb with hook, genre and audience, a short synopsis covering plot, setting, theme and characters, and the first three chapters as an attachment. The manuscript must be double or 1.5 line-spaced, with wide margins, in at least 12-point font (preferably Times New Roman), fully paginated, and with name, address, contact number and email on the first page.

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Harriet Moore

Aitken Alexander Associates

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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.

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

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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Chris Wellbelove

Aitken Alexander Associates

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Literary fiction, speculative fiction, narrative nonfiction, subject-led nonfiction, poetryWants: Literary-spectrum fiction (incl speculative); narrative-forward nonfiction with original idea/voice; not currently taking on new poets

Literary novels that prioritise plot and find fun, surprising ways to explore ideas or a moment in time — entertaining, thought-provoking, and ideally moving. Open to work that plays with and elevates genre. In nonfiction, drawn to original ideas with unique, narrative-driven telling, whether from journalists, memoirists, thought leaders, academics, or cultural figures. Not currently taking on new poets.

Email submissions@aitkenalexander.co.uk with the agent's name in the subject line. For fiction, attach the first three chapters or fifty pages plus a short synopsis as Word-compatible files. For narrative nonfiction, attach a short overview and up to 10,000 words of sample writing. For subject-led nonfiction, attach a proposal of around 5,000 words and 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's assistant.

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Barbara Levy

Barbara Levy Literary Agency

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Email submissions@barbaralevyagency.com (or post to Barbara Levy Literary Agency, 64 Greenhill, Hampstead High Street, London NW3 5TZ) with background information and career history, a synopsis, and the first three chapters (approximately 50 pages), double spaced with numbered pages. For TV and radio representation, send details of your experience or expertise. Note if submitting simultaneously to other agents. Include an email address or stamped addressed envelope if you want material returned.

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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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Liza DeBlock

Greenstone Literary Agency

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Fiction and non-fictionWants: Commercial/book club (edging literary) fiction; thrillers (unusual location/speculative edge); historical with real figures; gothic/magical/haunted; speculative love stories; romcoms; fantasy with unique magic/folklore; non-fiction from experts/creators incl food writing, women's health, maternal/sport/mental health. not sci-fi, erotica, graphic novels, children/MG/YA, poetry; no unfinished manuscripts.

Commercial/book club fiction (edging literary), thrillers with unusual location or speculative edge, historical with real figures, gothic/magical/haunted, speculative love stories, romcoms, fantasy with unique magic/folklore. Non-fiction from experts/creators including food writing, women's health, maternal/sport/mental health. Not sci-fi, erotica, graphic novels, children's/MG/YA, or poetry

Online form - https://www.greenstoneliterary.com or submissions

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Emma Paterson

Aitken Alexander Associates

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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

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

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.

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Paul Feldstein

The Feldstein Agency

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Adult fiction, adult non-fictionWants: Adult fiction (excluding romance, historical fiction, science fiction and fantasy) and adult non-fiction, primarily memoir and narrative non-fiction; no children's/YA; no poetry/short stories/screenplays; no previously published (incl self-published); english language only; authors must be based in ireland/great britain/US/canada

Adult fiction (excluding romance, historical fiction, science fiction and fantasy) and adult non-fiction, primarily memoir and narrative non-fiction, no children's/YA, no poetry/short stories/screenplays, no previously published (incl self-published), English language only, authors must be based in Ireland/Great Britain/US/Canada

Email a cover letter, a 1-2 page synopsis, and a brief biography for fiction (novel must be complete). For non-fiction, email a cover letter, a detailed proposal, and a brief biography. Send to submissions@thefeldsteinagency.co.uk

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Diana Beaumont

DHH Literary Agency

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Fiction and non-fictionWants: Fiction: high-concept crime/thrillers; female-led commercial; upmarket commercial; book club; contemporary women's stories; romance; underrepresented voices; fresh-take historical; funny smart romcoms; sagas; gothic; sweeping love stories. non-fiction: humour; memoir; lifestyle; social justice/polemic; cookery. not horror/ghosts; not SFF; not YA/children; not sport/true crime; no short stories/novellas; no poetry/screenplay.

Fiction: high-concept crime/thrillers, female-led commercial, upmarket commercial, book club, contemporary women's stories, romance, underrepresented voices, fresh-take historical, funny smart romcoms, sagas, gothic, sweeping love stories. Non-fiction: humour, memoir, lifestyle, social justice/polemic, cookery. Not horror/ghosts, not SFF, not YA/children, not sport/true crime, no short stories/novellas, no poetry/screenplay

Email db.submission@dhhliteraryagency.com with a cover letter, first 3 chapters, and a 1-page synopsis as Word attachments.

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Antony Harwood

Antony Harwood Literary Agency

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Fiction and non-fictionWants: Most genres/categories for adults and younger readers (excludes plays, screenplays, poetry, 'self-help' non-fiction, picture books)

Most genres/categories for adults and younger readers (excludes plays, screenplays, poetry, 'self-help' non-fiction, picture books)

Email a brief outline and the opening three chapters (around 10,000 words) to mail@antonyharwood.com. Fiction writers who are unpublished should only submit once their manuscript is complete.

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Julia Churchill

A.M. Heath

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Children's and yaWants: Children's picture book texts, junior novels, YA (incl thrillers/romance), verse, children's non-fiction concepts; broad/non-prescriptive

Children's picture book texts, junior novels, YA (incl thrillers/romance), verse, children's non-fiction concepts, broad/non-prescriptive

Online form - https://amheath.com or submissions

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Jane Conway-Gordon

Jane Conway-Gordon Ltd

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FictionWants: Fiction only; does not handle poetry, children's, or science fiction (per site notice)

Fiction only; does not handle poetry, children's, or science fiction

Email jane@conway-gordon.co.uk. Note: the list is currently closed.

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James Catchpole

The Catchpole Agency

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Children's booksWants: Children's fiction and illustration: voice/style-first; strong hooks; diverse/own voices welcomed

Children's fiction and illustration: voice/style-first, strong hooks, diverse/own voices welcomed

Email a short cover letter, a one- or two-sentence pitch including the hook and intended readership, and a writing sample pasted into the body of the email (a full picture book text or a couple of chapters of a novel) to submissions@thecatchpoleagency.co.uk. Illustrators should also include a link to their online portfolio. Do not submit by post. If own voices or diverse applies, include #ownvoices or #diverse in the subject line.

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Robbie Guillory

Underline Literary Agency

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Fiction, non-fictionWants: Wide range of genres (per about page). submissions page: fiction requires 1-page synopsis and first 30 pages; non-fiction requires proposal and sample writing up to 15, 000 words. does not represent children's books, poetry, screenplays or academic works.

Represents a wide range of genres including literary thrillers and historical romance. Does not represent children's books, poetry, screenplays, or academic works.

Fiction: 1-page synopsis and first 30 pages. Non-fiction: proposal and sample writing up to 15,000 words

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Camille Burns

Solas Literary Agency

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Middle grade fiction, ya fiction, adult fiction, non-fictionWants: Atmospheric, emotionally intense, relationship-led fiction; romance/romantasy; select thrillers/crime; historical with strong relationships; big-idea accessible non-fiction at intersection of science/society; not picture books/poetry/original screenplays

Atmospheric, emotionally intense, relationship-led fiction, romance/romantasy, select thrillers/crime, historical with strong relationships, big-idea accessible non-fiction at intersection of science/society, not picture books/poetry/original screenplays

Submit via Query Manager through the 'Submit Your Work' link at https://solasliterary.co.uk or submissions. Include a one-sentence elevator pitch capturing the book's central hook, the first five chapters, and a synopsis of 1–2 pages outlining the full plot including the ending.

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Valeria Huerta

Aevitas Creative Management (ACM UK)

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

High-quality zeitgeisty narrative non-fiction, lifestyle/health/personal development, thought leaders/experts, also discovering translated fiction and expanding into music/poetry

Online form (QueryManager via Aevitas submissions form) - https://www.aevitascreative.com or contact

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Matthew Marland

RCW Literary Agency

Literary fiction, non-fiction, poetryWants: Actively building list: literary fiction and non-fiction; represents novelists/journalists/academics

Literary fiction and non-fiction, including novelists, journalists, and academics

Submit via email following the instructions at https://rcwlitagency.com or submissions/

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David Headley

DHH Literary Agency

FictionWants: Character-driven debuts; sweeping stories with big universal themes; high concepts; thought-provoking stories; uplifting fiction; original narrative voices. not SFF/fantasy; no children/YA; no poetry/plays/screenplays; no short stories/novellas; no non-fiction.

Character-driven debuts, sweeping stories with big universal themes, high concepts, thought-provoking stories, uplifting fiction, original narrative voices. Not SFF/fantasy, no children/YA, no poetry/plays/screenplays, no short stories/novellas, no non-fiction

Email submission@dhhliteraryagency.com with a cover letter, a one-page synopsis, and the first three chapters as attachments (not pasted into the email body).

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Angelique Tran Van Sang

Felicity Bryan Associates

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.

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

Online portal - https://felicitybryan.com or submissions or submit-your-work/

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Janet Silver

Aevitas Creative Management (ACM UK)

Literary fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry

Fiction and nonfiction notable for compelling storylines, singular voices, and unique perspectives, across literary fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry, from both established and emerging writers

Submit through the contact and submissions form available on the Aevitas Creative Management website. You can also reach the agency by phone at and 1 (212) 765-6900 or by mail at 19 W. 21st Street, Suite 501, New York, NY 10010.

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Ren Balcombe

Janklow & Nesbit UK

Fiction, non-fiction, poetryWants: Sff and YA with diverse casts and fun/unique concepts; hopeful and engaging non-fiction (per agent profile)

SFF and YA with diverse casts and fun/unique concepts, hopeful and engaging non-fiction