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Greene & Heaton·UK

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Represents
fiction and non-fiction
Looking for
Biography; history; current affairs; travel; gardening; health; fiction (per bio) - but not taking new clients
How to submit
Email
Recently verified·Last verified: 14 May 2026

Carol Heaton is a literary agent at Greene & Heaton based in UK. Their list focuses on fiction and non-fiction. Currently closed to submissions, with responses usually within 8 weeks if interested. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult

Response Time

Usually responds within 8 weeks if interested

Notes

Carol is no longer taking on new clients. Agency submissions: cover letter in email body and attach first 3 chapters/50pp and 1-2 page synopsis (fiction) or sample chapters/50pp and synopsis/chapter summary (non-fiction) to submissions@greeneheaton.co.uk (Word preferred).

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