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Jane Finigan

Open
Lutyens & Rubinstein·UK

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Represents
fiction and non-fiction
Looking for
Refreshing narratives; intelligent fresh prose (often dark wit). Fiction: edgy/darkly humorous; gothic; offbeat family sagas; historical or contemporary. Non-fiction: new ideas/experts; memoir/narrative NF; art history/dance; foodie innovators; social change.
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Jane Finigan is a literary agent at Lutyens & Rubinstein based in UK. Their list focuses on fiction and non-fiction. Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within If no response after 2 months, follow up with Susannah Godman. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

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Response Time

Usually responds within If no response after 2 months, follow up with Susannah Godman

Notes

Submit a covering letter, short synopsis, and first three chapters (or up to 5,000 words) to the agency inbox. Postal submissions are not accepted, and the agency does not represent plays or film/TV scripts.

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