Carrie Kania
OpenC&W Agency·UK
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- non-fictionartphotographymusicstyle
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Recently verified·Last verified: 30 May 2026
Carrie Kania is a literary agent at C&W Agency based in UK. Their list focuses on genres including non-fiction, art, and photography. Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within approximately 2 months, though may be longer in busy periods. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.
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Usually responds within approximately 2 months, though may be longer in busy periods
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Kania brings extensive US publishing experience, having served as SVP Publisher of Harper Perennial at HarperCollins and co-founding the pop-culture imprint It Books, which achieved 13 New York Times bestsellers in its first 18 months. She has also taught at NYU and co-founded the independent bookstore and bar The Society Club in London. Her current client list includes Amber Butchart, Kevin Cummins, Terry Newman, and Dennis Cooper.
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Looking forAn engrossing literary novel, a funny and compelling novel about family dynamics, expert-led nonfiction, and memoir that makes you rethink your place in the world.
How to submitCurrently closed to submissions. When open, send the first three chapters and a synopsis for fiction, or a draft proposal for non-fiction, to convilleoffice@cwagency.co.uk. Does not represent children's, YA, gift, or humour books. Do not submit directly to Clare or Lizzie — submissions sent that way will not receive a response.
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How to submitEmail emma.submissions@cwagency.co.uk with the first three chapters (or approximately 50 pages) and a synopsis for fiction, or a 30-page proposal for non-fiction, plus a covering letter. Attach files in .doc or .docx format. Do not submit to more than one agent.
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How to submitSend all submissions to susan.submissions@cwagency.co.uk.
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RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, crime, thrillers, narrative nonfiction, nature writing, travel, history, anthropology, art, memoir, environment
Looking forVoice-driven fiction that introduces readers to different perspectives and singular narrators, beautifully written literary fiction with a strong sense of place, and commercial crime and thrillers that keep the reader on the edge of their seats. Narrative nonfiction that straddles genre, especially nature writing, travel, history, anthropology, art and the environment. Memoir and books by experts and specialists. Would love to find a compelling all-consuming love story, or a food writer of the calibre of Bill Buford or Anthony Bourdain. Does not represent children's, YA or fantasy fiction.
How to submitSubmissions are currently closed until 1st April 2026. When open, submit by email to sophie.lambert@cwagency.co.uk.
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RepresentsLiterary fiction, contemporary fiction, memoir, history, non-fiction
Looking forSarah Ballard seeks work with a sense of urgency and an attempt to make change in the world. She is drawn to fiction with compelling plot or structure overlaying big ideas, memoir-style non-fiction with obsession that unfolds hidden agendas, and meticulously researched history that changes worldviews. She has particular interest in feminism and feminist approaches but enjoys exploring completely new ideas and angles.
How to submitSend the full manuscript for novels plus a one-page synopsis giving the complete story arc, or a proposal including sample text for non-fiction. Include information about your writing experience and explain why you think you would be a good match. Email submissions to ballardofficesubmissions@cwagency.co.uk for the attention of Sarah Ballard and her assistant Liv Bignold.
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