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literary fictionupmarket fictionbook club fictionnarrative non-fictionmemoiressay collections
+2 morefood writingcookbooks
Looking for
Fiction and non-fiction from underrepresented voices. In fiction, drawn to literary, upmarket and book club novels exploring family and relationship dynamics, sexuality, identity, and vulnerability — particularly stories about polyamory and ethical non-monogamy, epic multi-generational narratives, intelligent romantic comedies, relationship drama, coming-of-age tales centred on girlhood, and intimate formally inventive prose. In non-fiction, interested in narrative, memoir and essay collections from experts, academics, critics and journalists writing about society and culture, especially writers seeking to reshape conversations in their field. Particularly keen to add cookbooks and food writing to her list. Does not represent children's, YA or fantasy.
How to submit
Email submissions@watsonlittle.com with Ciara's name specified. Include a cover letter in the body of the email with genre, word count, one-line pitch and a brief author bio. For fiction, attach approximately 10,000 words from the beginning of the manuscript and a separate synopsis as Word documents. For non-fiction, attach a full proposal as a single Word document. Do not submit to more than one Watson, Little agent at once. No AI-generated material accepted.
Last checked 3 Jul 2026·Last verified: 3 Jul 2026

Ciara McEllin is a literary agent at Watson Little based in UK. Their list focuses on genres including literary fiction, upmarket fiction, and book club fiction. Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within 4 to 6 weeks. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult

Response Time

Usually responds within 4 to 6 weeks

Notes

Ciara is an Associate Agent at Watson, Little, building her list with a focus on underrepresented voices. Her current authors include Stephen Doyle, Gary Finnegan, Kelly Frost, Jennifer Mullen, and Lana St. James-Kautny. She has a strong interest in food writing and cookbooks alongside literary fiction, and actively seeks writers who can work across both forms.

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