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The Soho Agency·UK

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Represents
fiction and non-fiction
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).
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Recently verified·Last verified: 11 May 2026

Ben Clark is a literary agent at The Soho Agency based in UK. Their list focuses on fiction and non-fiction. Currently open to submissions, with response guidance listed as Only responds if interested. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult

Response Time

Only responds if interested

Notes

Agency accepts digital submissions only.

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