Artellus Ltd·UK
Agent profile summary
- Represents
- fiction and non-fiction
- Looking for
- Interests (per team bio): literary fiction, social history, travel and cookery.
- How to submit
Recently verified·Last verified: 7 May 2026
Darryl Samaraweera is a literary agent at Artellus Ltd based in UK. Their list focuses on fiction and non-fiction. Currently open to submissions. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.
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Notes
Artellus does not handle film or television scripts, though they do handle associated rights including film and TV rights for books, as well as periodical, radio, and merchandising rights.
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Artellus Ltd
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RepresentsFiction and non-fiction
Looking forInternational writers across fiction, non-fiction, film and periodicals
How to submitEmail an enquiry, synopsis, and first three chapters to submissions@artellusltd.co.uk. Postal submissions are not accepted.
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RepresentsFiction and non-fiction
Looking forFiction and non-fiction writers, including projects that span genres and defy easy categorization.
How to submitEmail enquiry and synopsis and first three chapters. No postal submissions
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How to submitEmail an enquiry, synopsis, and first three chapters to submissions@artellusltd.co.uk. No postal submissions accepted.
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Looking forJon Curzon represents literary fiction and non-fiction titles that start conversations and spark ideas. He is drawn to debut fiction, memoir, nature writing, science, history, and biography. His emphasis is always towards writers whose work is intelligent and original.
How to submitEmail a query letter, synopsis, and first three chapters to submissions@artellusltd.co.uk. Postal submissions are not accepted.
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How to submitEmail anna@johnsonandalcock.co.uk with a short covering letter including a blurb and author info. For fiction, include a synopsis of no more than two pages and the opening 50 pages. For non-fiction, include a proposal with introduction, chapter breakdown, and sample material totalling around 50 pages. Attachments in Word .doc or .docx format, at least 1.5 line spaced, page-numbered, A4. Submit to one agent only, do not blind-copy.
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Looking forSF/fantasy, sweeping historical fiction, character-driven sci-fi, action/adventure, crime. Non-fiction: history, biography, music
How to submitEmail submissions@sheilland.co.uk with a cover letter, a one-page synopsis (fiction) or brief outline (non-fiction), a short CV, and the first three chapters or around fifty pages. Submissions should be 1.5 line spaced with margins and page numbers, and must include a word count. Only one work at a time. No AI-generated content accepted.
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How to submitClaudia is not currently accepting submissions. When open, submissions go to submissions@greeneheaton.co.uk with the agent's name in the subject line. Include a covering letter in the body of the email. Fiction: attach the first three chapters (or around fifty pages) and a one-to-two page synopsis that reveals the ending, as Word documents. Non-fiction: attach three sample chapters and a chapter summary or synopsis. Postal submissions are not accepted.
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How to submitSubmit by email or post. The postal address is 29 Wardour Street, London W1D 6PS. For email, visit georginacapel.com or contact to find the address.
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