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RCW Literary Agency·UK

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literary fictioncrime fictionthrillerhistorical fictionscience fictionfantasy
+6 morecommercial fictionbook club fictionupmarket fictionhistorysportpopular science
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Recently verified·Last verified: 29 May 2026

Jon Wood is a literary agent at RCW Literary Agency based in UK. Their list focuses on genres including literary fiction, crime fiction, and thriller. Currently open to submissions. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

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Jon Wood is a senior agent at RCW Literary Agency. Submission queries should be directed to the agency's submissions contact rather than to Jon Wood directly.

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RCW Literary Agency

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, crime, thrillers, historical fiction, children's, young adult, non-fiction
Looking forLiterary and commercial fiction, crime, thrillers, and historical fiction. Particularly excited by debut authors and actively welcomes submissions of the highest standard. Not currently considering science fiction and fantasy.
How to submitSubmit by email to sam@rcwlitagency.com. Due to the volume of submissions received, you should assume no response within eight weeks indicates a rejection.
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RCW Literary Agency

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, romance, book club fiction, culture and society non-fiction, cookery
Looking forLiterary and commercial fiction alongside romance novels with strong book club appeal. In non-fiction, writing that explores culture and modern society, as well as cookery in all its forms, from narrative food writing to practical cookbooks.
How to submitSubmissions can be sent by email to honor@rcwlitagency.com.
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RepresentsFiction and non-fiction
Looking forEclectic list across adult and children's/YA, drawn to strong voices, compelling concepts, and humour
How to submitEmail Isobel@rcwlitagency.com with a one-page synopsis, brief bio, and first three chapters.
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RepresentsForeign rights (translation) and building client list
Looking forTristan Kendrick handles translation rights in Brazil, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, The Netherlands, Hungary, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Sweden, both directly and with co-agents. He is also currently building his own list of clients.
How to submitEmail tristan@rcwlitagency.com
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RepresentsLiterary fiction, narrative non-fiction, memoir, children's books
Looking forVoice-led fiction with literary quality, compelling stories, and books that provoke thought, wonder, and laughter.
How to submitSubmit by email to Georgia Garrett's assistant Ivy Pottinger-Glass at ivy@rcwlitagency.com. Fiction submissions should include a covering letter, the first three chapters or approximately the first fifty pages to a natural break, and a brief synopsis. Non-fiction should be a proposal of up to twenty pages. Attachments in Word or PDF are acceptable, or paste sample chapters into the email body. Submit to one agent only. Response time is approximately six to eight weeks, no acknowledgement of receipt.
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Sheil Land Associates

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, book club fiction, contemporary fiction, commercial women's fiction, crime, mystery, thrillers, fantasy, genre romance, historical fiction, horror, ghost stories, sagas, science fiction, biography, memoir, cookery, gardening, gift books, humour, history, military history, lifestyle, mind-body-spirit, self-improvement, politics, popular science, psychology, travel, children's, YA
Looking forSF/fantasy, sweeping historical fiction, character-driven sci-fi, action/adventure, crime. Non-fiction: history, biography, music
How to submitEmail submissions@sheilland.co.uk with a cover letter, a one-page synopsis (fiction) or brief outline (non-fiction), a short CV, and the first three chapters or around fifty pages. Submissions should be 1.5 line spaced with margins and page numbers, and must include a word count. Only one work at a time. No AI-generated content accepted.
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David Higham Associates

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RepresentsCommercial fiction, upmarket fiction, book club fiction, crime, thrillers, historical fiction, psychological suspense, women's fiction, speculative fiction, non-fiction, lifestyle, pop culture, humour
Looking forCommercial and upmarket fiction: book club/accessibly literary, crime/thrillers, upmarket historical, psychological suspense, women's fiction, speculative/high-concept, lightly magical edge. Non-fiction: innovative lifestyle, pop culture, unique personal stories, humour
How to submitEmail jemimasubmissions@davidhigham.co.uk with your name and title in the subject line, and attach a cover letter, synopsis, and the first three chapters.
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D H H Literary Agency

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RepresentsFiction
Looking forCharacter-driven speculative fiction, female-led literary and crossover, book club fiction, contemporary rom-coms, sweeping love stories (historical/contemporary), crime and psychological thrillers, female-led fantasy, romantasy, retellings. Not: children/YA, police procedurals, cosy crime, epic sci-fi, poetry, plays, screenplays, any non-fiction
How to submitElena is currently open for submissions. Send your cover letter, one-page synopsis, and first three chapters as attachments, not in the body of the email. Submit to submission@dhhliteraryagency.com. Only submit to one agent at DHH Literary Agency
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Hardman & Swainson

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RepresentsFiction and non-fiction
Looking forFiction: literary, upmarket commercial, book club, historical, crime, thrillers (no sci-fi/fantasy/children's). Non-fiction: serious/pop science, psychology, feminism, big ideas/current affairs, health/body/mind, personal development, selective lifestyle, narrative/memoir
How to submitEmail submissions@hardmanswainson.com. Name your chosen agent in the cover email. For fiction, attach a one-page synopsis and the full manuscript. For non-fiction, attach a proposal and a sample chapter, or the whole work if complete. Submit to one agent only.
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Greenstone Literary Agency

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RepresentsFiction and non-fiction
Looking forCommercial/book club fiction (edging literary), thrillers with unusual location or speculative edge, historical with real figures, gothic/magical/haunted, speculative love stories, romcoms, fantasy with unique magic/folklore. Non-fiction from experts/creators including food writing, women's health, maternal/sport/mental health. Not sci-fi, erotica, graphic novels, children's/MG/YA, or poetry
How to submitOnline form - https://www.greenstoneliterary.com or submissions
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Greene & Heaton

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RepresentsHistorical thrillers, literary fiction, upmarket genre fiction, book club fiction, science writing, food writing, history, nature writing, music journalism, memoir, cultural criticism
Looking forContemporary crime and thrillers, historical fiction and historical crime, upmarket and literary fiction with a fresh or distinctive angle, voices from marginalised or underrepresented communities, and non-fiction on any subject where the author has found the right angle and can make the material a page-turning story
How to submitEmail submissions@greeneheaton.co.uk with covering letter in the body of the email. Fiction: attach first three chapters or around fifty pages plus a one-to-two page synopsis that reveals the ending. Non-fiction: attach three sample chapters or around fifty pages plus a chapter breakdown or synopsis. Attach files as Word documents, not PDFs. Include preferred agent name in the subject line.
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