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John Baker

Open
Bell Lomax Moreton·UK

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Represents
speculative fiction (sff/fantasy/horror/romantasy etc.)
Looking for
Speculative fiction broadly: epic/urban/historical fantasy, SF (space opera/near future), horror (folklore/gothic), weird/high-concept, action/adventure/espionage; underrepresented voices
How to submit
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John Baker is a literary agent at Bell Lomax Moreton based in UK. Their list focuses on speculative fiction (sff/fantasy/horror/romantasy etc.). 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, YA

Response Time

Usually responds within 8 to 12 weeks if interested

Notes

The agency does not charge a reading fee and does not accept hard copy submissions without an email address for correspondence. Submissions should not be addressed to more than one agent at the agency.

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