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Clare Conville

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C&W Agency·UK

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Represents
literary fictionfictionnonfictionmemoir
Looking for
An 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 submit
Currently 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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Last checked 15 Jun 2026·Last verified: 15 Jun 2026
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Clare Conville is a literary agent at C&W Agency based in UK. Their list focuses on genres including literary fiction, fiction, and nonfiction. Currently closed to submissions, with responses usually within 2 months. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult

Response Time

Usually responds within 2 months

Notes

Clare Conville founded C&W (originally Conville & Walsh) in 2000 and is now Chair; the Observer named her one of the top 50 players in the world of books. Her client list includes Matt Haig, Dolly Alderton, Esther Freud, Rachel Joyce, and Misha Glenny, with authors collectively nominated for nearly every major UK literary prize. In 2020 she co-founded the independent publishing imprint and production company CHEERIO in association with the Estate of Francis Bacon. Writers should also be aware that her email address has been used in scam messages targeting new authors — any suspicious correspondence can be verified via elizabeth.milne@cwagency.co.uk.

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