Donna Greaves
ClosedColwill & Peddle·UK
Agent profile summary
- Represents
- fictionchildren's fiction
- How to submit
Recently verified·Last verified: 7 May 2026
Donna Greaves is a literary agent at Colwill & Peddle based in UK. Their list focuses on fiction and children's fiction. Currently closed to submissions, with responses usually within 12 weeks. Submissions via Email. Guidelines may be confirmed via the agency's website linked below.
Age Categories
Adult, Children's
Response Time
Usually responds within 12 weeks
Notes
Donna is currently closed to submissions. The agency does not represent poetry, screenplays, scripts, or work written or enhanced by AI, and does not accept submissions from writers based outside the UK. No detailed feedback is provided on rejected submissions.
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How to submitEmail submissions@colwillandpeddle.com with the subject line 'Non-fiction Submission'. Include a brief pitch of around 300 words in the body of the email. Attach a single Word document (.doc/.docx) containing a cover letter and a proposal that covers: what the book is about and why it is important and original, a brief biography explaining why you are the right person to write this book, competing or similar titles, a chapter or sample of at least 10,000 words, and a chapter outline. Full manuscripts are accepted, particularly for memoirs.
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How to submitEmail submissions@colwillandpeddle.com with subject line 'Fiction or Children's Submission' (delete as applicable). Include a cover letter, a one-page synopsis, and the first chapter of your work.
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How to submitEmail - submissions@colwillandpeddle.com
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