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Barbara Levy Literary Agency·UK

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Represents
writerspresenters and journalists (books and related rights)
Looking for
Background/career info and synopsis and first 3 chapters (~50 pages). Not poetry, plays, original screenplays, scripts, or children's picture books.
How to submit
Email
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Recently verified·Last verified: 26 May 2026
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Barbara Levy is a literary agent at Barbara Levy Literary Agency based in UK. Their list focuses on writers and presenters and journalists (books and related rights). Currently open to submissions, with response guidance listed as No stated timeframe (no acknowledgement). Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

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Adult

Response Time

No stated timeframe (no acknowledgement)

Notes

Founded in 1986, the agency handles all aspects of clients' careers including book representation, film and TV adaptations, personal appearances, corporate speaking, journalism, and TV presenter agreements. It works with co-agents for foreign and US sales, is a member of the AAA, and Barbara Levy has served on its committee twice. Commission is 15% for home market advances and royalties, and 20% (or by arrangement) for translation, US, and film and TV sales.

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How to submitEmail 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.
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RepresentsWriters, presenters and journalists (books and related rights)
Looking forNot poetry, plays, original screenplays, scripts, or children's picture books
How to submitEmail 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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