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Hannah Sheppard

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Hannah Sheppard Literary Agency·UK

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Represents
fictionnon-fiction
Looking for
Adult and children's fiction, along with a small amount of non-fiction — above all, a great story with characters to care deeply about. Bold, distinctive voices, intriguing stories with a strong hook, and flawed characters with something to learn. Truly diverse characters and inclusive, body-positive, joyful representation, as well as big, mind-bending ideas and fresh combinations of genres. Particularly interested in Thrutopias, graphic novels, highly integrated illustrated middle grade or YA fiction, and funny fiction for children and young adults.
How to submit
Submit via the online form at https://hs-la.com or submissions or during the open window (1st–7th of each month). Include a cover letter, the first three chapters of your manuscript, and a synopsis.
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Last checked 9 Jul 2026·Last verified: 9 Jul 2026
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Hannah Sheppard is a literary agent at Hannah Sheppard Literary Agency based in UK. Their list focuses on fiction and non-fiction. Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within Nudge after 8 weeks if no response. Submissions via Online Form. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult, YA, Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books

Response Time

Usually responds within Nudge after 8 weeks if no response

Notes

Submissions accepted via form on the submissions page during monthly window (1st-7th). Requires cover letter and first three chapters and synopsis. HS-LA does not represent short story collections, novellas, poetry, or screenplays; no postal submissions. Hannah worked in-house editorial for a decade at Pan Macmillan and Headline Publishing Group before joining DHH Literary Agency in 2013, then launched HS-LA in 2023. She actively seeks authors from underrepresented groups including global majority, LGBTQ+, disabled, neurodivergent, working class, and older writers, and holds a monthly public Drop-In Zoom (last Wednesday of the month, midday) where writers can ask industry questions. An accessible version of the submission form is available for screen reader users. Writers may submit to associate agent Louise Buckley if Hannah passes, but should approach one agent at a time.

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