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Bell Lomax Moreton·UK

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fiction and non-fictionchildren's
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Recently verified·Last verified: 22 May 2026

Eddie Bell is a literary agent at Bell Lomax Moreton based in UK. Their list focuses on fiction and non-fiction and children's. Currently closed to submissions, with response guidance listed as Bell Lomax Moreton replies within 8-12 weeks if interested for open submissions; Eddie Bell is currently closed to submissions.. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult, YA, Children's, Picture Books

Response Time

Usually responds within Bell Lomax Moreton replies within 8-12 weeks if interested for open submissions; Eddie Bell is currently closed to submissions.

Notes

Eddie Bell co-founded Bell Lomax Moreton and previously served as Executive Chairman and Publisher at HarperCollins. He is not currently open to submissions. Agency-level submissions go to submission@bell-lomax.co.uk; QueryManager is used for Julie Gourinchas only.

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Bell Lomax Moreton

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RepresentsFiction
Looking forUpmarket and literary adult/new adult fiction (genre-agnostic within upmarket/literary, sweet spot literary-speculative). Interested in high-concept/hooky work, uncommon voices, strong aesthetic, gothic/grounded fantasy, "weird girl lit", dark academia, select romantasy etc
How to submitQueryManager - https://querymanager.com or juliegourinchas
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Bell Lomax Moreton

Open
RepresentsChildren's and YA fiction, na/crossover, commercial women's fiction, narrative non-fiction
Looking forMG: voice-driven with heart/humour, contemporary or MG fantasy series. YA: friendships/firsts/feels, high-concept/speculative romance or thriller. NA and commercial women's: romance-forward with unusual circumstances, romcom (college/university), darkly comic new-parenthood, also speculative/historical romance. Romantasy: romance-forward, grounded magic, morally grey. Non-fiction: extraordinary challenges/adventures, experts in STEM/history/pop culture/mental health. Not sci-fi, crime fiction, picture books
How to submitEmail submission@bell-lomax.co.uk with a covering letter in the email body, a short synopsis (including full plot details), and the first three chapters (no more than 50 pages, double spaced) as a Word document or PDF. Do not address the submission to more than one agent.
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Bell Lomax Moreton

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RepresentsFiction, non-fiction, children's
Looking forJune Bell was instrumental in founding Bell Lomax Moreton, developed her own client list, and supports the other agents with their work. Her official profile says she is not currently open to submissions.
How to submitJune Bell is not currently open to submissions. Bell Lomax Moreton has general submission guidelines for the agency, but June Bell's official profile specifically states that she is not currently open to submissions.
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Bell Lomax Moreton

Open
RepresentsFiction and non-fiction
Looking forAdult crime, thrillers and suspense, contemporary romance, women's fiction (commercial/literary/historical/humour). Adult non-fiction: mental health advocates, adventurers, entertainers
How to submitEmail - submission@bell-lomax.co.uk
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Bell Lomax Moreton

Open
RepresentsChildren's books (and illustrated concepts)
Looking forEngaging, original illustrated stories and concepts across genres, children's editorial and illustration focus
How to submitEmail your submission to submission@bell-lomax.co.uk. For fiction, children's fiction, YA, and narrative non-fiction send a short synopsis (including full plot details), the first three chapters (no more than 50 pages, double spaced), and a covering letter with details of any previously published work, all as Word documents or PDFs. For picture books, send the full text of up to three manuscripts in one email, sample illustrations (if available) as PDF, PNG, or JPG, and a covering letter. Do not use WeTransfer or Google Drive links.
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RepresentsSpeculative fiction (SFF/fantasy/horror/romantasy etc.)
Looking forSpeculative fiction broadly: epic/urban/historical fantasy, SF (space opera/near future), horror (folklore/gothic), weird/high-concept, action/adventure/espionage, underrepresented voices
How to submitEmail submission@bell-lomax.co.uk with a short synopsis covering the entire plot, the first three chapters (no more than 50 pages, double spaced), and a covering letter including details of any previously published work. Do not address submissions to more than one agent.
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