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Jo Bell

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Bell Lomax Moreton·UK

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Represents
fiction and non-fiction
Looking for
Adult crime, thrillers and suspense; contemporary romance; women's fiction (commercial/literary/historical/humour). Adult non-fiction: mental health advocates, adventurers, entertainers.
How to submit
Email
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Jo Bell is a literary agent at Bell Lomax Moreton based in UK. Their list focuses on fiction and non-fiction. Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within 8 to 12 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 to 12 weeks if interested

Notes

Submit by email only; do not address a submission to more than one agent at the agency. Hard copy submissions are also accepted at their Petts Wood address, but an email address or stamped return envelope must be included. No reading fee is charged.

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