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Emma Leong

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Janklow & Nesbit UK·UK

Agent profile summary

Represents
fictionnon-fictionpoetry
Looking for
Fiction: love/loyalty/relationships; family drama/secrets; moral dilemmas; thrillers incl legal; dystopian/speculative with mainstream crossover appeal. Non-fiction: original thinkers; personal growth; philosophy/insight
How to submit
Email
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Emma Leong is a literary agent at Janklow & Nesbit UK based in UK. Their list focuses on fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within 8 weeks if interested. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult

Response Time

Usually responds within 8 weeks if interested

Notes

Include a covering letter in the body of your email and all other components as attachments. No postal submissions accepted; scripts and screenwriters are not considered. Notify the agency by replying to your original submission email if you receive a full manuscript request elsewhere.

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