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Felicity Bryan Associates·UK

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Represents
fiction and non-fiction
Looking for
Non-fiction: narrative; political writing; popular science/psychology; history; big ideas; nature; travel; essays; memoir. Fiction: literary to book club; emotionally complex; families/friendship; vivid historical fiction.
How to submit
Online Form
Recently verified·Last verified: 7 May 2026

Carrie Plitt is a literary agent at Felicity Bryan Associates based in UK. Their list focuses on fiction and non-fiction. Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within If no reply within 12 weeks treat as pass (FBA portal). Submissions via Online Form. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

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Adult

Response Time

Usually responds within If no reply within 12 weeks treat as pass (FBA portal)

Notes

FBA submissions via online portal only; confirmation email may be filtered. Notify submissions@felicitybryan.com if offer/full request elsewhere. Agency notes no longer responds individually; no AI-originated work.

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