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Julian Alexander

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The Soho Agency·UK

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Represents
fiction and non-fiction
Looking for
Eclectic: bestselling fiction/non-fiction incl history/medicine/memoir/illustrated; edgy detective novels; fast-paced thrillers; big stories; smart one-sentence hooks; not SFF/fantasy
How to submit
Email
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Julian Alexander is a literary agent at The Soho Agency based in UK. Their list focuses on fiction and non-fiction. Currently open to submissions, with response guidance listed as Only responds if interested. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult

Response Time

Only responds if interested

Notes

Soho Agency submissions via central email; agent page notes he does not represent science fiction/fantasy.

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