Curtis Brown·UK
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Recently verified·Last verified: 15 May 2026
Cathryn Summerhayes is a literary agent at Curtis Brown based in UK. Their list focuses on fiction and non-fiction. Submission status not confirmed at time of writing. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.
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Adult, Middle Grade
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Curtis Brown
RepresentsAdult fiction
Looking forUpmarket and commercial fiction with an interesting narrative voice, a story with heart, and an emotional hook
How to submitSend your submission to crowleyofficesubmissions@curtisbrown.co.uk. For fiction submissions, include the first three chapters or 10,000 words of your material, a synopsis, and a biographical note. For non-fiction, send a detailed proposal.
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Curtis Brown
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RepresentsFiction and non-fiction
Looking forAccessible literary and book club fiction with strong voice, historical fiction (e.g., like Sarah Waters), subversive/funny non-fiction, art or food (fiction or non-fiction)
How to submitEmail - sabhbh.curran@curtisbrown.co.uk
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Curtis Brown
Closed
RepresentsFiction and non-fiction
Looking forStory-driven fiction: historical fiction, suspense and crime, contemporary women's fiction, genre and book club fiction. Big-hearted love stories, unputdownable suspense, crime series with returning characters, and immersive historical fiction. Non-fiction: experts in their field, commentators, creators with platforms, and memoir.
How to submitViola Hayden is currently closed to new submissions as of January 2026 and will reopen in January 2027. When open, submissions should be emailed to viola.hayden@curtisbrown.co.uk. Include your query letter in the body of the email, a synopsis or proposal as an attached Word document, and your first 10,000 words as an attached Word document.
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How to submitEmail: norah.perkins@curtisbrown.co.uk
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