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

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Jemima Forrester

David Higham Associates

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Commercial fiction, upmarket fiction, book club fiction, crime, thrillers, historical fiction, psychological suspense, women's fiction, speculative fiction, non-fiction, lifestyle, pop culture, humourWants: Commercial and upmarket fiction: book club/accessibly literary; crime/thrillers; upmarket historical; psychological suspense; women's fiction; speculative/high-concept; lightly magical edge. non-fiction: innovative lifestyle, pop culture, unique personal stories, humour.
Looking for
Commercial and upmarket fiction: book club/accessibly literary, crime/thrillers, upmarket historical, psychological suspense, women's fiction, speculative/high-concept, lightly magical edge. Non-fiction: innovative lifestyle, pop culture, unique personal stories, humour
How to submit
Email jemimasubmissions@davidhigham.co.uk with your name and title in the subject line, and attach a cover letter, synopsis, and the first three chapters.
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Millie Hoskins

United Agents

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Fiction and narrative non-fictionWants: Commercial and literary fiction (excluding SFF); narrative non-fiction; currently seeking voicy character-driven book club; fresh crime; upmarket horror; accessible eye-opening nf
Looking for
Commercial and literary fiction (excluding SFF), narrative non-fiction; currently seeking voicy character-driven book club fiction, fresh crime, upmarket horror, and accessible eye-opening non-fiction
How to submit
Email - mhoskins@unitedagents.co.uk
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Hattie Grunewald

The Blair Partnership

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Fiction and non-fictionWants: Commercial and upmarket fiction (book club; crime and thriller; historical; contemporary); commercial women's/romantic fiction; some lifestyle/personal development non-fiction
Looking for
Commercial and upmarket fiction (book club, crime and thriller, historical, contemporary), commercial women's/romantic fiction, some lifestyle/personal development non-fiction
How to submit
Email hattiesubmissions@theblairpartnership.com
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Jon Wood

RCW Literary Agency

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Literary fiction, crime fiction, thriller, historical fiction, science fiction, fantasy, commercial fiction, book club fiction, upmarket fiction, history, sport, popular science
Looking for
Entertaining and diverse fiction with well-told stories, big ideas, emotional hooks and gripping plots. In commercial fiction, particularly interested in crime, thriller, book group and upmarket titles, as well as historical fiction, science fiction and fantasy. In non-fiction, looks for expertise, fresh ideas and genuine passion for the subject, working across history, sport and popular science.
How to submit
Direct queries about submissions to Isobel@rcwlitagency.com.
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Abigail Bergstrom

Bergstrom Studio

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Literary fiction, upmarket fiction, personal development, narrative non-fiction, memoir
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Literary and upmarket fiction, and in non-fiction expert voices in personal development, narrative non-fiction, emotive memoir, and books that engage with politics, culture and the status quo with intellectual depth. Passionate about bringing undiscovered ideas and fresh conversations to the mainstream.
How to submit
Email a synopsis and sample material to hello@bergstromstudio.co.uk
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Lauren Liebow

Aevitas Creative Management (ACM UK)

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Literary fiction, upmarket fiction, narrative nonfiction, memoir, investigative journalism
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Sweeping narratives with voice-driven prose, particularly genre-bending projects that offer fresh perspectives. Timeless stories exploring migration, family, socioeconomic inequality, and speculative worlds that reveal complicated truths about our own reality. Also select narrative nonfiction, memoir, and investigative journalism projects; across all genres, books that uplift historically underrepresented voices.
How to submit
Submit queries through Aevitas Creative Management's contact and submissions form or contact the agency directly by phone at and 1 (212) 765-6900.
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Laura Williams

Greene & Heaton

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Literary fiction, upmarket commercial fiction, historical fiction, romantic comedy, gothic, horror, crime, psychological thriller, speculative fiction, ya, middle grade, memoir, narrative non-fiction, true crime
Looking for
Literary and upmarket commercial fiction of all kinds, especially meditative or moving novels about modern life with warmth and heart alongside sharpness. Historical and period fiction that sheds light on untold stories, ambitious cross-centuries narratives, and historical mysteries. High-concept love stories and romantic comedies with depth. Gothic, horror, murder mysteries, ghost stories, psychological thrillers, speculative and magical realist fiction, and novels with a true-crime feel. A small list of YA and middle grade that feels current and contemporary with a real conversation at its core — not currently seeking fantasy or anything younger than middle grade. On the non-fiction side: memoirs of extraordinary people, narrative non-fiction on subjects the author is passionate about, books on mental health, untold stories across popular science, history and popular culture, and a brilliant true crime book. Particularly keen on LGBTQI+ stories and diverse voices from across the globe. Not currently looking for cookery, wellness, or lifestyle.
How to submit
Email submissions@greeneheaton.co.uk with your covering letter in the body of the email. Include the agent's name in the subject line. Fiction: attach the first three chapters or around fifty pages plus a one-to-two page synopsis that reveals the ending, as Word documents. Non-fiction: attach three sample chapters or around fifty pages plus a chapter summary or synopsis, and explain why you are best placed to write the book and who the intended readership is. AI-generated or AI-edited content is not accepted. No postal submissions.
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Ciara McEllin

Watson Little

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Literary fiction, upmarket fiction, book club fiction, narrative non-fiction, memoir, essay collections, food writing, cookbooks
Looking for
Fiction and non-fiction from underrepresented voices. In fiction, drawn to literary, upmarket and book club novels exploring family and relationship dynamics, sexuality, identity, and vulnerability — particularly stories about polyamory and ethical non-monogamy, epic multi-generational narratives, intelligent romantic comedies, relationship drama, coming-of-age tales centred on girlhood, and intimate formally inventive prose. In non-fiction, interested in narrative, memoir and essay collections from experts, academics, critics and journalists writing about society and culture, especially writers seeking to reshape conversations in their field. Particularly keen to add cookbooks and food writing to her list. Does not represent children's, YA or fantasy.
How to submit
Email submissions@watsonlittle.com with Ciara's name specified. Include a cover letter in the body of the email with genre, word count, one-line pitch and a brief author bio. For fiction, attach approximately 10,000 words from the beginning of the manuscript and a separate synopsis as Word documents. For non-fiction, attach a full proposal as a single Word document. Do not submit to more than one Watson, Little agent at once. No AI-generated material accepted.
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Judith Murray

Greene & Heaton

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Fiction and non-fictionWants: Romance; upmarket crime/thrillers; uncanny/eerie/weird literary; gothic/supernatural elements; voiced historical; memoir and narrative non-fiction; health/wellbeing proposals from experts
Looking for
Romance, upmarket crime/thrillers, uncanny/eerie/weird literary, gothic/supernatural elements, voiced historical, memoir and narrative non-fiction, health/wellbeing proposals from experts
How to submit
Email submissions@greeneheaton.co.uk with the full manuscript, synopsis, and a cover letter naming Judith Murray as the preferred agent in the subject line
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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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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.
Looking for
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
How to submit
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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Maria Whelan

Mushens Entertainment

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Literary fiction, upmarket fiction, speculative fiction, horror, magical realism, mythology reimaginings, fairy tale reimaginings, folklore reimaginings, cultural criticism, narrative nonfiction, nonfiction, cookbooks, food writing, short story collections, novellasWants: Cover letter, synopsis, first three chapters
Looking for
Literary and upmarket fiction, speculative fiction, horror, magical realism, and reimaginings of myths, fairy tales, and folklore. Also cultural criticism, narrative nonfiction, big-idea nonfiction, and select cookbooks and food writing. Maria is the only agent at the agency who accepts novellas and short story collections.
How to submit
Email submissions@mushens-entertainment.com with your submission addressed to Maria. For fiction, include a clear subject line (e.g. Fiction Submission: TITLE), a cover letter in the body of the email, an attached synopsis, and a PDF or Word document containing either the first three chapters, the first 10,000–15,000 words, or the first 50 pages. For non-fiction, include a proposal or the first 10,000–15,000 words of a completed manuscript. For short story collections (40,000–75,000 words total), include a synopsis and the full collection. For novellas (17,000–40,000 words), include a synopsis. Do not use AI to write or edit any part of your submission. Notify the agency if another agent requests your full manuscript or offers representation.
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Ben Clark

The Soho Agency

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Fiction and non-fictionWants: Non-fiction across many areas (narrative; prescriptive; self-help; illustrated; cookery/history/philosophy/economics/memoir/tech/science/business/nature). fiction: science fiction, horror, fantasy (incl upmarket body horror; book-club friendly SFF; time travel; inventive fantasy epic; underrepresented voices).
Looking for
Non-fiction across many areas (narrative, prescriptive, self-help, illustrated, cookery/history/philosophy/economics/memoir/tech/science/business/nature). Fiction: science fiction, horror, fantasy (incl upmarket body horror, book-club friendly SFF, time travel, inventive fantasy epic, underrepresented voices)
How to submit
Email - sohoagencysubmissions@gmail.com
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Emily MacDonald

42 Management & Production

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Book club, crime or thriller, upmarket, literary fiction, narrative non-fictionWants: Characters that linger; strong setting; book club, high-concept crime/thriller, upmarket/literary; narrative nf with investigative/social commentary. not children/YA; not SFF.
Looking for
Characters that linger, strong setting, book club, high-concept crime/thriller, upmarket/literary, narrative non-fiction with investigative/social commentary. Not children/YA, not SFF
How to submit
Email - booksubmissions@42mp.com
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Julie Gourinchas

Bell Lomax Moreton

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FictionWants: Upmarket and literary adult/new adult fiction (genre-agnostic within upmarket/literary; sweet spot literary-speculative). interested in high-concept/hooky work; uncommon voices; strong aesthetic; gothic/grounded fantasy; "weird girl lit"; dark academia; select romantasy etc (see agent page).
Looking for
Upmarket and literary adult/new adult fiction (genre-agnostic within upmarket/literary, sweet spot literary-speculative). Interested in high-concept/hooky work, uncommon voices, strong aesthetic, gothic/grounded fantasy, "weird girl lit", dark academia, select romantasy etc
How to submit
QueryManager - https://querymanager.com or juliegourinchas
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Rachel Mills

Rachel Mills Literary (RML)

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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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Ciara Finan

Curtis Brown

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Fantasy, romantasy, rom-coms, book club romance, female-focused psychological thrillers, historical fiction, commercial non-fictionWants: Dark fantasy; romantasy (commercial and upmarket); dark academia; political intrigue; genre-blending (horror/romance, fantasy/horror); psychological thrillers with a dark edge; unhinged female protagonists; stories from underrepresented backgrounds. interested in previously self-published authors within these genres and fanfiction authors writing original fiction
Looking for
Dark fantasy, romantasy (commercial and upmarket), dark academia, political intrigue, genre-blending (horror/romance, fantasy/horror), psychological thrillers with a dark edge, unhinged female protagonists, stories from underrepresented backgrounds. Interested in previously self-published authors within these genres and fanfiction authors writing original fiction
How to submit
Send your cover letter, synopsis, and first three chapters or 10,000 words for fiction, or a proposal for non-fiction, to ciara.finan@curtisbrown.co.uk. Due to the volume of submissions received, a response to every query is not guaranteed. Writers should keep the agent updated if they receive a full manuscript request or an offer of representation from another agent.
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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.
Looking for
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
How to submit
Email - submissions@ryeliterary.com
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Laurie Robertson

Peters Fraser and Dunlop (PFD)

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Fiction and non-fiction, journalism or serialisationWants: Literary/book club/upmarket commercial fiction; historical and women's fiction; open to speculative and romance crossovers; non-fiction that surprises/challenges; cookery/food writing; feminist narratives; underrepresented voices. not seeking children's/YA, crime, thriller or horror.
Looking for
Literary/book club/upmarket commercial fiction, historical and women's fiction, open to speculative and romance crossovers, non-fiction that surprises/challenges, cookery/food writing, feminist narratives, underrepresented voices. Not seeking children's/YA, crime, thriller or horror
How to submit
Email one agent or assistant only, include a cover letter, full synopsis, and first 3 chapters or approximately 50 pages for fiction, or a detailed proposal for non-fiction. Find contact details at https://petersfraserdunlop.com or our-team/
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Rachel Yeoh

Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency

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Adult fiction, select narrative memoirWants: Literary, upmarket and book club fiction with clear hooks and affecting prose; select narrative memoir; intergenerational family sagas; high-society satire/social critique; grounded speculative/magical realism; sharp contemporary; upmarket suspense/thrillers with cultural insight; postcolonial fiction; translated fiction
Looking for
Literary, upmarket and book club fiction with clear hooks and affecting prose, select narrative memoir, intergenerational family sagas, high-society satire/social critique, grounded speculative/magical realism, sharp contemporary, upmarket suspense/thrillers with cultural insight, postcolonial fiction, translated fiction
How to submit
Online form - https://www.madeleinemilburn.co.uk or submissions/
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Olivia Maidment

Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency

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Literary and upmarket or book club fictionWants: Character-driven, emotionally resonant, culturally insightful literary/upmarket fiction; sweeping narratives; complex family dynamics; intergenerational sagas; sociopolitical/postcolonial/global themes; speculative or magical realism grounded in human experience; literary thrillers with psychological nuance
Looking for
Character-driven, emotionally resonant, culturally insightful literary/upmarket fiction, sweeping narratives, complex family dynamics, intergenerational sagas, sociopolitical/postcolonial/global themes, speculative or magical realism grounded in human experience, literary thrillers with psychological nuance
How to submit
Online form - https://www.madeleinemilburn.co.uk or submissions/
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Kate Hordern

Kate Hordern Literary Agency (KHLA)

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Fiction and non-fictionWants: Fiction: book club, psychological suspense, crime, speculative, historical, commercial and upmarket women's with unique hook/voice/characters. non-fiction: history (with platform) and memoir.
Looking for
Fiction: book club, psychological suspense, crime, speculative, historical, commercial and upmarket women's with unique hook/voice/characters. Non-fiction: history (with platform) and memoir
How to submit
Email - kate@khla.co.uk
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Caroline Hardman

Hardman & Swainson

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Fiction and non-fictionWants: Fiction: literary; upmarket commercial; book club; historical; crime; thrillers (no sf/fantasy/children's). non-fiction: serious/pop science (biology/medicine), psychology, feminism, big ideas/current affairs, health/body/mind, personal development; selective lifestyle; narrative/memoir.
Looking for
Fiction: literary, upmarket commercial, book club, historical, crime, thrillers (no sci-fi/fantasy/children's). Non-fiction: serious/pop science, psychology, feminism, big ideas/current affairs, health/body/mind, personal development, selective lifestyle, narrative/memoir
How to submit
Email submissions@hardmanswainson.com. Name your chosen agent in the cover email. For fiction, attach a one-page synopsis and the full manuscript. For non-fiction, attach a proposal and a sample chapter, or the whole work if complete. Submit to one agent only.
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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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Jack Fogg

DunnFogg

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Speculative fiction, historical fiction, upmarket crime and thriller, memoir, narrative-led non-fiction, nature, food, sport, psychology, business, craft and design, social sciences, investigative journalismWants: Quality and commercial fiction and non-fiction (no children's). fiction: first 3 chapters/50pp and synopsis. non-fiction: pitch and sample chapter
Looking for
In fiction, books combining compelling storytelling, engaging characters and strong plotting, especially novels of ambition and scope with big-hearted characters. Particularly interested in speculative fiction with a real-world edge or near-future settings. In non-fiction, broad tastes including memoir, narrative non-fiction with deep focus that expands outward to explain a culture or subculture, immersive journalism, and books where subject-matter expertise meets great writing. Does not represent children's books.
How to submit
Fiction: first 3 chapters or 50 pages and synopsis. Non-fiction: pitch and sample chapter
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Clara Foster

Aevitas Creative Management

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Literary fiction, upmarket fiction, fantasy, horror, ya, select non-fiction
Looking for
Intelligent, voice-led fiction with emotional depth, upmarket/book club, fantasy and horror, political YA/crossover. Not currently accepting non-fiction except by referral
How to submit
Review the wishlist at https://www.clarafosterliterary.com or submissions, then submit a query letter, synopsis, and first three chapters via QueryTracker. All queries receive a response.
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Daisy Chandley

Peters Fraser and Dunlop (PFD)

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Fiction and non-fictionWants: Fiction: literary/upmarket with edge; romance (incl dark academia; paranormals; grounded romantasy); mysteries with fresh angle; some literary speculative (not hard SFF). non-fiction: science/nature; art/culture; social issues/politics; love/relationships; illustrated non-fiction; food/drink.
Looking for
Fiction: literary/upmarket with edge, romance (incl dark academia, paranormals, grounded romantasy), mysteries with fresh angle, some literary speculative (not hard SFF). Non-fiction: science/nature, art/culture, social issues/politics, love/relationships, illustrated non-fiction, food/drink
How to submit
Email (to one agent) - dchandley@pfd.co.uk
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Laetitia Rutherford

Watson, Little Ltd

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Literary fiction, upmarket fiction, non-fictionWants: Literary and upmarket fiction and non-fiction (incl lifestyle/wellbeing); stand-out stories with strong leading idea and emotional depth; humour/charm. currently not looking for crime fiction.
Looking for
Literary and upmarket fiction and non-fiction (incl lifestyle/wellbeing), stand-out stories with strong leading idea and emotional depth, humour/charm. Currently not looking for crime fiction
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 as a Word document. For non-fiction, send a proposal as a single document including a sample chapter and chapter list with summaries.
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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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Imogen Pelham

Marjacq

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Fiction and non-fictionWants: Literary and upmarket fiction; literary thrillers; smart women's fiction. non-fiction on serious subjects in innovative ways (history, science, memoir, cookery, cultural criticism, social issues, psychology)
Looking for
Literary and upmarket fiction, literary thrillers, smart women's fiction. Non-fiction on serious subjects in innovative ways (history, science, memoir, cookery, cultural criticism, social issues, psychology)
How to submit
Email imogen@marjacq.com
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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.
Looking for
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
How to submit
Email db.submission@dhhliteraryagency.com with a cover letter, first 3 chapters, and a 1-page synopsis as Word attachments.
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Claire Conrad

Janklow & Nesbit UK

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Fiction and non-fictionWants: Upmarket commercial to literary fiction; distinctive voice/character-driven with strong hook/unusual perspective; multigenerational novels, gripping love stories, funny fiction, feminist/revisionary, experimental/form. non-fiction: memoir and narrative; history; food writing/food system; nature/planet; popular science; genre-melding cultural writing.
Looking for
Upmarket commercial to literary fiction, distinctive voice/character-driven with strong hook/unusual perspective, multigenerational novels, gripping love stories, funny fiction, feminist/revisionary, experimental/form. Non-fiction: memoir and narrative, history, food writing/food system, nature/planet, popular science, genre-melding cultural writing
How to submit
Email submissions@janklow.co.uk with your full name, the title of your work, and Claire Paterson Conrad's name in the subject line. For fiction: include a covering letter (in the email body), synopsis, and the first three chapters or first fifty pages as attachments. For non-fiction: include a covering letter, a full chapter-by-chapter outline, and a sample chapter. All documents should be double-spaced, size 12, in a reasonable font, and submitted as Word or PDF attachments — no external links. Responses are sent within 8 weeks if the agency wishes to read more.
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Gabrielle Demblon

Watson, Little Ltd

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Literary fiction, upmarket fiction, thrillers, nonfiction, speculative fiction, horror
Looking for
Gabrielle represents literary and upmarket fiction, particularly with queer themes or from unusual and underrepresented perspectives, as well as select upmarket thrillers and nonfiction. In fiction, she is drawn to bold hooks and flawed characters, atmospheric character-led stories about overlooked aspects of history and culture, literary speculative and high-concept fiction from queer, female, or transnational perspectives, and horror. In thrillers, she seeks atmospheric mysteries involving family secrets, small communities, or epic natural settings. In nonfiction, she is looking to work with experts, academics, journalists, or influencers specializing in dating and relationships, personal finance, career guidance, queer family formation, fashion, cultural history, economics, food, or music. She is not the right agent for crime procedurals, hard sci-fi, fantasy, YA, or children's books.
How to submit
Gabrielle is closed to new submissions until 20 April 2026.
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Ariella Feiner

United Agents

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Crime, thrillers, reading group fiction, upmarket commercial fiction, historical fiction, literary fiction, narrative memoir, nature writing, cookery, voice-led non-fictionWants: Crime and thrillers; reading group fiction; high-concept hooks; upmarket commercial fiction; narrative memoir; nature writing; cookery and other voice-led non-fiction
Looking for
Crime and thrillers, reading group fiction, high-concept hooks, upmarket commercial fiction, narrative memoir, nature writing, cookery and other voice-led non-fiction
How to submit
Email a synopsis and either the first three chapters of a novel or a non-fiction proposal to afeiner@unitedagents.co.uk. Let the agent know if another agent has requested your full manuscript or offered representation.
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Megan McCreanor

Watson, Little Ltd

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Literary fiction, bookclub fiction, upmarket fiction, historical fiction, speculative fiction, climate fiction, psychological thrillers, suspense, fiction in translation, narrative non-fiction, essay collections, memoir, investigative journalism
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Megan is drawn to bookclub, upmarket, and literary fiction, with a particular interest in contemporary Irish writers offering new perspectives of Irishness. She enjoys intricate narratives exploring family and relationship dynamics, polyphonic narratives, historical fiction with heart, stories with incisive societal or cultural explorations (especially with a satirical edge), nature-centered fiction, and thoughtful speculative climate fiction. On the commercial side, she appreciates well-paced psychological thrillers and suspense novels with strong, propulsive plots and dark, dubious characters. In non-fiction, she enjoys thought-provoking essay collections, poignant memoirs, and investigative journalism.
How to submit
Megan is not currently open to submissions. She works closely on James Wills's list as his assistant.
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Araminta Whitley

The Soho Agency

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Fiction and non-fictionWants: Commercial fiction (upmarket women's, book club, romantic suspense; crime series; thrillers); non-fiction (business, feminism, health, cookery, environment; memoir; narrative non-fiction)
Looking for
Commercial fiction (upmarket women's, book club, romantic suspense, crime series, thrillers), non-fiction (business, feminism, health, cookery, environment, memoir, narrative non-fiction)
How to submit
Email - sohoagencysubmissions@gmail.com
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Maria Cardona Serra

Aevitas Creative Management (ACM UK)

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Fiction and narrative non-fictionWants: Upmarket and literary fiction in english and spanish; character-driven, heart-wrenching fiction; modern love stories; genre-bending upmarket crime; narrative non-fiction about women's experiences
Looking for
Upmarket and literary fiction in English and Spanish, character-driven, heart-wrenching fiction, modern love stories, genre-bending upmarket crime, narrative non-fiction about women's experiences
How to submit
QueryManager (via site form) - https://www.aevitascreative.com or contact
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Emily Glenister

DHH Literary Agency

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Commercial fiction, upmarket commercial fiction, crime or psychological thriller, historical, gothic, magical realism or urban fantasy, selected non-fiction (per wishlist)Wants: See agent wishlist on profile; not looking for children's/YA/sci-fi/epic fantasy/romantasy etc.
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Not children's, YA, sci-fi, epic fantasy, or romantasy
How to submit
Email - eg.submission@dhhliteraryagency.com
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Broo Doherty

DHH Literary Agency

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Women's commercial fiction, literary fiction, crime, thriller, upmarket book club fiction, quirky non-fiction, nature writing, historyWants: Women's commercial fiction; literary fiction; crime/thriller; uplifting/book club; quirky non-fiction (nature/crime/history)
Looking for
Women's commercial fiction, literary fiction, crime/thriller, uplifting/book club, quirky non-fiction (nature/crime/history)
How to submit
Email bd.submission@dhhliteraryagency.com with a cover letter and first 3 chapters (approximately 10,000 words) and a synopsis for fiction, or a cover letter and full proposal (covering overview, themes, story, and sources) for non-fiction.
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Madeleine Milburn

Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency

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Fiction and non-fictionWants: Upmarket and accessible literary/commercial 'sweet spot'; thrillers/suspense; book club fiction; epic multi-generational family drama; powerful love story with mystery
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Upmarket and accessible literary/commercial 'sweet spot', thrillers/suspense, book club fiction, epic multi-generational family drama, powerful love story with mystery
How to submit
Online form - https://www.madeleinemilburn.co.uk or submissions/
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Sheila Crowley

Curtis Brown

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Adult fictionWants: Looks for an interesting narrative voice and a story with heart; 'emotional hook' upmarket/commercial fiction (per curtis brown creative interview)
Looking for
Upmarket and commercial fiction with an interesting narrative voice, a story with heart, and an emotional hook
How to submit
Send your submission to crowleyofficesubmissions@curtisbrown.co.uk. For fiction submissions, include the first three chapters or 10,000 words of your material, a synopsis, and a biographical note. For non-fiction, send a detailed proposal.
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Marina de Pass

The Soho Agency

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Adult fiction, select children's or ya and non-fictionWants: Upmarket commercial/book club and accessible literary; female-lens storytelling; historical with hook; romcoms; unusual structures; thrillers/crime with point of difference; select children's/YA crime/thrillers and MG adventure
Looking for
Upmarket commercial/book club and accessible literary, female-lens storytelling, historical with hook, romcoms, unusual structures, thrillers/crime with point of difference, select children's/YA crime/thrillers and MG adventure
How to submit
Email - sohoagencysubmissions@gmail.com
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Sharmaine Lovegrove

International Creative Management

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Literary fiction, upmarket commercial fiction, short story collections, narrative non-fiction, memoir
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Sharmaine is actively building a list of fiction and non-fiction with international ambition, seeking distinctive voices, emotional resonance, and stories that broaden how we see the world. She is looking for literary and upmarket commercial fiction — novels and short story collections that are character-driven, emotionally rich, and often international in perspective, including novels of love and relationships that balance commercial reach with literary ambition. She is also seeking fiction that reimagines or disrupts dominant narratives, recasting history, myth, and perspective through fresh voices. In non-fiction, she is interested in expert-led works on culture, politics, and society with narrative drive, as well as bold memoirs that move beyond the personal to spark wider cultural conversations.
How to submit
Submit via Query Tracker.
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Julia Silk

Greyhound Literary

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Fiction and non-fictionWants: Smart compelling commercial-to-literary; upmarket crime/thrillers; voiced historical; light horror/gothic/supernatural; memoir; narrative non-fiction; health/wellbeing/lifestyle from experts
Looking for
Smart compelling commercial-to-literary, upmarket crime/thrillers, voiced historical, light horror/gothic/supernatural, memoir, narrative non-fiction, health/wellbeing/lifestyle from experts
How to submit
Email julia@greyhoundliterary.co.uk
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Adam Gauntlett

Peters Fraser and Dunlop (PFD)

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Fiction and non-fictionWants: Upmarket-commercial fiction; series crime/thrillers; historical fiction; high-concept fiction; narrative non-fiction; true crime; memoir; popular science/psychology; serious history
Looking for
Upmarket-commercial fiction, series crime/thrillers, historical fiction, high-concept fiction, narrative non-fiction, true crime, memoir, popular science/psychology, serious history
How to submit
Email agauntlett@pfd.co.uk with a cover letter, full synopsis, and first three chapters (approximately 50 pages). Non-fiction submissions should include a detailed proposal and a cover letter with CV.
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