Fiona Petheram
OpenPeters Fraser and Dunlop (PFD)·UK
Agent profile summary
- Represents
- fiction and non-fiction
- Looking for
- Novelist and non-fiction writers; public figures (per agent bio)
- How to submit
Recently verified·Last verified: 11 May 2026
Fiona Petheram is a literary agent at Peters Fraser and Dunlop (PFD) based in UK. Their list focuses on fiction and non-fiction. Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within 8 weeks (if no reply after 12 weeks treat as pass). 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 no reply after 12 weeks treat as pass)
Notes
Fiona Petheram is a senior agent at Peters Fraser & Dunlop with a strong focus on public figures and high-profile non-fiction alongside literary and commercial fiction. PFD is one of the UK's leading literary agencies with a long-established roster of major authors.
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