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Laurie Robertson

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Peters Fraser and Dunlop (PFD)·UK

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Represents
fiction and non-fictionjournalism/serialisation
Looking for
Literary/book club/upmarket commercial fiction; historical and women's fiction; open to speculative and romance crossovers; non-fiction that surprises/challenges; cookery/food writing; feminist narratives; underrepresented voices. Not seeking children's/YA, crime, thriller or horror.
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Laurie Robertson is a literary agent at Peters Fraser and Dunlop (PFD) based in UK. Their list focuses on fiction and non-fiction and journalism/serialisation. Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within 8 weeks; no response after 12 weeks means a pass. 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; no response after 12 weeks means a pass

Notes

PFD submissions: email one agent/assistant only; include cover letter and full synopsis and first 3 chapters/~50 pages (fiction) or detailed proposal (non-fiction).

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