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Fiction
Commercial/genre fiction: romance/romcom, adult and YA fantasy (romance/spice, trials), crime/thrillers/mysteries, hooky pitches and page-turning drama
Email - maddalenacavaciuti@davidhigham.co.uk
Children's fiction and non-fiction (to ya or crossover)
Ambitious storytelling, bold structure/voice, fresh takes on genre, author/illustrators, underrepresented/marginalised voices, high-concept contemporary YA romance, horror/thrillers, hooky YA fantasy/speculative, hilarious MG, screen potential
Email - rachelsubmissions@theblairpartnership.com
Literary fiction, crime fiction, thriller, historical fiction, science fiction, fantasy, commercial fiction, book club fiction, upmarket fiction, history, sport, popular science
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.
Direct queries about submissions to Isobel@rcwlitagency.com.
Children's fiction, ya, graphic novels, illustrated fiction
Bold, commercial, zeitgeisty children's/YA, prioritises under-represented voices, not currently taking on new picture book clients
Email sohoagencychildrenssubmissions@gmail.com with first 3 chapters or first 30 pages, a synopsis, and a covering letter, addressed FAO Lydia Silver.
Fiction and non-fiction, dramatic rights
Narrative non-fiction (memoir/travel/nature/science/human experience), multigenerational family stories, sweeping love stories, twisty thrillers, also food/lifestyle/personal development/pop science/sport/nature/memoir
Email - williamsoffice@sophiehicksagency.com
Literary fiction, commercial fiction, illustrated non-fiction, serious non-fiction
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.
Fiction and narrative non-fiction
Remarkable writing, fresh voices, underrepresented perspectives
Email - london@susannalea.com
Children's fiction, children's non-fiction, picture books, graphic novels, ya, middle grade, adult sff, adult fantasy
Wants: Children's: fiction/non-fiction/picture books/graphic novels; not currently taking picture-book-text-only creators. adult: imaginative SFF with thoughtful society/humanity themes; cosy or dark; witches/magicians/werewolves/teashops welcomed
A middle grade or YA standalone reflecting the experience of growing up in a multicultural or multifaith household. A character-led teen series in which the protagonist pursues an exciting career, in the vein of Geek Girl or Alex Rider. Dark academia for YA or adult with detailed worldbuilding and an emphasis on the dark. Palestinian voices in any age group or genre.
Email christabelsubmissions@davidhigham.co.uk with your submission. Note that writers focusing solely on picture book texts are not currently being taken on.
Fiction, nonfiction, fiction plus, diverse voices
Wants: Covering letter, synopsis, first chapter, first twenty pages, proposal, CV
Dorie Simmonds is looking for talented authors with unique voices, compelling stories, market potential, polished manuscripts, collaborative commitment, and platform potential. She represents fiction and nonfiction and is especially interested in Fiction Plus: stories set in a time and place where readers learn about life, people, culture, art, history, or another part of the world while following a compelling narrative. The agency aims to foster global connections and promote diverse voices.
Email submissions to info@doriesimmonds.com. For fiction, send the first chapter or first twenty pages, whichever is less, plus a full synopsis and covering letter with a brief writing-career CV if appropriate. For nonfiction, send a detailed proposal with the covering letter and CV. Do not submit a full manuscript unless requested, and say whether the project is under consideration elsewhere.
Literary fiction, non-fiction, estates
Wants: Synopsis, three chapters, covering letter
Nemonie Craven Roderick is a director of Jonathan Clowes Ltd. Her clients include the Estate of Doris Lessing, the Estate of Elizabeth Jane Howard, the Estate of David Nobbs, Maureen Duffy, Miles Gibson, Simon Critchley, Toby Vieira, Delyth Badder, David Llewellyn, and Gruff Rhys.
Email - nemonie@jonathanclowes.co.uk
Children's books, narrative nonfiction, biography, sport, music, autobiography, crime fiction, weird fiction
Wants: Synopsis, first three chapters, covering letter, detailed outline, sample material
Paul Moreton is Managing Director of Bell Lomax Moreton. He is interested in children's books across all age ranges, narrative nonfiction, biography, sport, music, autobiography, crime fiction, and anything a bit weird and wonderful.
Email submissions@belllomaxmoreton.co.uk. For fiction, children's and young adult fiction, or narrative nonfiction, send a short synopsis including the full plot for fiction, the first three chapters or no more than 50 pages double spaced, and a covering letter with any previous publications. For illustrated nonfiction send a detailed outline, sample material if available, and previous publication information. Query one Bell Lomax Moreton agent at a time.
Fiction, children's books, nonfiction, thriller, suspense, historical fiction, literary fiction, book club fiction, young adult, middle grade, romantasy, memoir, cookery, lifestyle, narrative nonfiction
Wants: Covering letter, synopsis, first three chapters, first fifty pages, outline, sample chapter, bio
Hellie Ogden is co-head of WME UK Books and represents fiction, children's books, and nonfiction. She is actively taking on new clients and wants bold storytelling, moving prose, vivid thought-provoking characters, standout debut work, high-concept thrillers and suspense with fresh hooks and daring twists, historical fiction with original courageous ideas, page-turning literary fiction about millennial experience, nostalgia, sexuality and family complexities, upmarket book club fiction with commercial hooks, female-led mysteries, emotionally deep fiction, YA with big heart and voice, romantasy, middle grade adventure with magic, memoir, standout cookery, lifestyle writers, moving narrative nonfiction, and work with social following and cross-media potential.
Submit through Hellie Ogden's official WME profile or query button. Include the author full name and work title in the email subject line. Fiction submissions should include a covering letter, synopsis, and either the first three chapters or first fifty pages. Nonfiction submissions should include a covering letter, full chapter outline, and if possible a sample chapter. Include a bio with all submissions. Query one WME agent at a time.
Fiction and non-fiction
Fiction and non-fiction, public figures
Email fpetheram@pfd.co.uk with your submission. Aim to receive a response within 8 weeks, if no reply after 12 weeks, treat as a pass.
Commercial fiction, literary fiction, commercial non-fiction, children's fiction, ya
Wants: Agency is building its list and welcomes unsolicited submissions (see remit on site)
Commercial and literary fiction across all genres, commercial non-fiction, and children's and young adult fiction, with a particular interest in projects with book-to-screen adaptation potential
Email info@whisperingbuffalo.com marked for the attention of the Submissions Department. For fiction include a brief biography, one-page synopsis, and first three chapters (double-spaced) as a Word document attachment. For non-fiction include a proposal and sample chapter.
Non-fiction, art, photography, music, style
Wants: See agent profile / agency wishlists (c and w).
Non-fiction with a focus on art, photography, music, style, and the unusual or unexpected
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.
Commercial fiction, crime, thriller, suspense, bookclub fiction, historical fiction, romance, non-fiction
Commercial fiction across crime, thriller, suspense, bookclub, historical, and romance, as well as select non-fiction. Wants books that entertain from first page to last — the kind you can't wait to talk to someone about, like a new film or a must-watch series.
Submit via the online submissions form at https://www.greenstoneliterary.com or submissions. Attach a query letter (including short author bio, elevator pitch, blurb, comparative titles, and any relevant information), a detailed synopsis with spoilers, and the opening three chapters or 50 pages of your manuscript, whichever is longer. Do not submit by email.
Fiction and non-fiction
Refreshing narratives, intelligent fresh prose (often dark wit). Fiction: edgy/darkly humorous, gothic, offbeat family sagas, historical or contemporary. Non-fiction: new ideas/experts, memoir/narrative non-fiction, art history/dance, foodie innovators, social change
Email a covering letter, short synopsis, and first three chapters (or up to 5,000 words) to submissions@lutyensrubinstein.co.uk. If you have a particular agent in mind, let Susannah Godman know in your message.
Fiction and non-fiction
Accessible literary and book club fiction with strong voice, historical fiction (e.g., like Sarah Waters), subversive/funny non-fiction, art or food (fiction or non-fiction)
Email - sabhbh.curran@curtisbrown.co.uk
Fiction and non-fiction
International writers across fiction, non-fiction, film and periodicals
Email an enquiry, synopsis, and first three chapters to submissions@artellusltd.co.uk. Postal submissions are not accepted.
Non-fiction
Gripping narrative non-fiction, mind-expanding history, biography, memoir, current affairs, sport, popular culture and popular science
Online form - https://www.aevitascreative.com or contact
Children's books (and illustrated concepts)
Engaging, original illustrated stories and concepts across genres, children's editorial and illustration focus
Email your submission to submission@bell-lomax.co.uk. For fiction, children's fiction, YA, and narrative non-fiction send a short synopsis (including full plot details), the first three chapters (no more than 50 pages, double spaced), and a covering letter with details of any previously published work, all as Word documents or PDFs. For picture books, send the full text of up to three manuscripts in one email, sample illustrations (if available) as PDF, PNG, or JPG, and a covering letter. Do not use WeTransfer or Google Drive links.
Non-fiction, politics, culture, biography, memoir, music writing, fiction
Wants: Adult
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.
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.
Literary and upmarket or book club fiction
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
Online form - https://www.madeleinemilburn.co.uk or submissions/
Non-fiction
Thought-provoking non-fiction across arts, humanities and sciences, investigative journalism and narrative non-fiction, cookery and food writing, travel and nature writing, memoir, illustrated projects
Online form - https://www.madeleinemilburn.co.uk or submissions/
Fiction and non-fiction
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/
Sff, romance
SFF across genres for all ages, romance including romcom/paranormal/romantic suspense/dark/historical/fantasy, wants big worlds, strong hooks and distinctive voice
Online form - https://www.madeleinemilburn.co.uk or submissions/
Fiction and non-fiction
Book club/crossover fiction, crime and thrillers (incl unusual hooks), historical fiction (incl historical crime). Non-fiction: memoir, narrative-led books from experts (history/science/tech/politics/nature)
Submit via the agency online form at https://amheath.com or submissions
Literary fiction, commercial fiction, crime, thrillers, historical fiction, children's, young adult, non-fiction
Literary and commercial fiction, crime, thrillers, and historical fiction. Particularly excited by debut authors and actively welcomes submissions of the highest standard. Not currently considering science fiction and fantasy.
Submit by email to sam@rcwlitagency.com. Due to the volume of submissions received, you should assume no response within eight weeks indicates a rejection.
Non-fiction (primarily)
Actively building list: researchers, journalists, historians, academics, nature and culture writers, experts seeking a mainstream audience, ideas that help readers see the world differently
Email - submissions@janklow.co.uk
Crime, thrillers, literary thriller, commercial thriller, fantasy, dystopian, literary speculative fiction, dark academia, horror, high-concept book club fiction
Wants: Cover letter, synopsis, first three chapters
Characters with dark pasts, tragic futures or buried trauma. Crime and thrillers across the literary and commercial spectrum, fantasy, dystopian fiction, literary speculative fiction, dark academia, horror, and high-concept book club fiction.
Email submissions@mushens-entertainment.com with the subject line 'Fiction Submission: TITLE OF YOUR WORK', addressed to Rachel Neely. Include a cover letter in the body of the email, a synopsis as an attachment, and a PDF or Word document of your first three chapters, first 10–15,000 words, or first 50 pages. Manuscript must be complete at time of submission.
Fantasy, romantasy, rom-coms, book club romance, female-focused psychological thrillers, historical fiction, commercial non-fiction
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
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.
Adult non-fiction (experts or academics, smart science, current affairs), rarely fiction
Ideas-led books, smart science and current affairs, niche-obsessed experts; particular interest in LGBTQ books
Email - info@curiousmindsagency.com
Literary fiction, narrative non-fiction
Literary fiction and narrative non-fiction, award-winning food writers, academics, stylish prose, sly humour, complex characterisation, challenging ideas and identity
Email zross@unitedagents.co.uk with a one-line elevator pitch, two or three comparable books, and a back-cover blurb. Attach a one-page synopsis and the first three chapters (fiction), or a proposal with a twenty-page writing sample (non-fiction).
Fiction and non-fiction
Literary fiction, social history, travel and cookery
Email an enquiry, synopsis, and first three chapters to submissions@artellusltd.co.uk. Postal submissions are not accepted.
Fiction, non-fiction
Developing new writers in fiction and non-fiction
Email submissions@barbaralevyagency.com with a brief biography and career background, a synopsis, and the first three chapters (approximately 50 pages), double spaced with numbered pages. Postal submissions are also accepted at Barbara Levy Literary Agency, 64 Greenhill, Hampstead High Street, London NW3 5TZ. Note whether you are submitting simultaneously to other agents. Include an email address or stamped addressed envelope if you want materials returned.
Children's and ya fiction, na or crossover, commercial women's fiction, narrative non-fiction
MG: voice-driven with heart/humour, contemporary or MG fantasy series. YA: friendships/firsts/feels, high-concept/speculative romance or thriller. NA and commercial women's: romance-forward with unusual circumstances, romcom (college/university), darkly comic new-parenthood, also speculative/historical romance. Romantasy: romance-forward, grounded magic, morally grey. Non-fiction: extraordinary challenges/adventures, experts in STEM/history/pop culture/mental health. Not sci-fi, crime fiction, picture books
Email submission@bell-lomax.co.uk with a covering letter in the email body, a short synopsis (including full plot details), and the first three chapters (no more than 50 pages, double spaced) as a Word document or PDF. Do not address the submission to more than one agent.
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