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Julian Friedmann

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Blake Friedmann Literary Agency·UK

Agent profile summary

Represents
fiction and non-fiction (also scripts)
Looking for
Action thrillers, crime, espionage, political thrillers; eclectic but list described as pretty full; not children's/YA/poetry; not fantasy/SF/dystopian; prefers UK-based writers/stories
How to submit
Email
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Julian Friedmann is a literary agent at Blake Friedmann Literary Agency based in UK. Their list focuses on fiction and non-fiction (also scripts). Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within 8 weeks. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult

Response Time

Usually responds within 8 weeks

Notes

Use Blake Friedmann submission package (intro email body and synopsis and first 3 chapters/10k as Word docs). He will only take small list and must be "blown away". The agency does not accept submissions written, originated, or edited with AI tools, including AI-drafted cover letters or synopses. Julian Friedmann is listed as a director of the agency.

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