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Laura Bennett

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Liverpool Literary Agency·UK

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Represents
adult fictionupper na/crossover fantasycrossover sci-ficrossover dystopiancrossover steampunkcrossover post-apocalyptic
Looking for
Per submissions guidelines: adult fiction (all genres) and YA fantasy/sci-fi/dystopian/steampunk/post-apocalyptic (YA accepted by Laura only).
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Laura Bennett is a literary agent at Liverpool Literary Agency based in UK. Their list focuses on genres including adult fiction, upper na/crossover fantasy, and crossover sci-fi. Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within Assume pass after 12 weeks. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult

Response Time

Usually responds within Assume pass after 12 weeks

Notes

Clare (not Laura) is closed to submissions and will reopen 1 March 2026. Laura is currently open. The agency does not accept YA — the crossover/upper NA category accepted by Laura is for readers 16 and up. Simultaneous submissions are permitted but writers should notify the agency if signed elsewhere.

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