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Cara Jones

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RCW Literary Agency·UK

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Represents
fictioncrimethrillernarrative nonfictionestates
Looking for
Crime and thrillers; narrative non-fiction; estates management (per agent bio)
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Cara Jones is a literary agent at RCW Literary Agency based in UK. Their list focuses on genres including fiction, crime, and thriller. Currently closed to submissions, with responses usually within 6 to 8 weeks. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult

Response Time

Usually responds within 6 to 8 weeks

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Robin Blake, Clare Boylan, Antonio Carluccio, David Cesarani, Frances Fyfield, John Gapper, Ramachandra Guha, John Francome

Notes

She is currently closed to submissions. RCW general submissions: cover letter and synopsis and first 3 chapters/50pp (fiction) or proposal up to 20pp (non-fiction); no post; original work not generated/co-written with AI.

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Sam Copeland

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Looking forLiterary 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.
How to submitSubmit by email to sam@rcwlitagency.com. Due to the volume of submissions received, you should assume no response within eight weeks indicates a rejection.
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How to submitSubmissions can be sent by email to honor@rcwlitagency.com.
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Jon Wood

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How to submitDirect queries about submissions to Isobel@rcwlitagency.com.
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Claire Wilson

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Looking forEclectic list across adult and children's/YA, drawn to strong voices, compelling concepts, and humour
How to submitEmail Isobel@rcwlitagency.com with a one-page synopsis, brief bio, and first three chapters.
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How to submitEmail your chosen agent using the address indicated on their page, or via QueryManager if listed. Include the title in the subject line. Paste the first ten pages of your manuscript in the body of the email — no attachments. For picture books, include the complete text, for illustrated work, include a link to your portfolio or two to three PDFs or JPEGs. Do not query multiple Bent Agency agents simultaneously.
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