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John Jarrold (independent agent)·UK

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Represents
adult science fictionadult fantasyadult horror
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John Jarrold acts as a literary agent for over forty authors. The agency specialises in representing science fiction, fantasy, and horror novelists for the adult market. It is not taking on clients in other fiction or nonfiction areas, YA, children's fiction, or screenwriting.
How to submit
Email the first six chapters as a Word document attachment using the address shown on the official John Jarrold site. Include one paragraph about the work and comparisons with two or three recently successful authors in the same genre. The agency charges no reading fee and is always open for submissions. Follow up by email if the submission is not dealt with in two weeks.
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Last checked 3 Sept 2026·Last verified: 3 Sept 2026
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John Jarrold is a literary agent at John Jarrold (independent agent) based in UK. Their list focuses on adult science fiction, adult fantasy, and adult horror. Currently open to submissions, with response guidance listed as If your submission is not dealt with in two weeks, follow up by email.. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

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Adult

Response Time

Usually responds within If your submission is not dealt with in two weeks, follow up by email.

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