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Lesley Thorne

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Aitken Alexander Associates·UK

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Represents
fiction and non-fictionscreenwritingfilm/tv rightsestates
Looking for
For screen: high-end/intelligent drama; smart genre; entertaining/comedy drama. Publishing list: selective currently (agent note).
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Lesley Thorne is a literary agent at Aitken Alexander Associates based in UK. Their list focuses on genres including fiction and non-fiction, screenwriting, and film/tv rights. Submission status not confirmed at time of writing, with responses usually within If no response within 3 months treat as pass (agency). Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

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Adult

Response Time

Usually responds within If no response within 3 months treat as pass (agency)

Manuscript Wishlist

For screen: high-end/intelligent drama; smart genre; entertaining/comedy drama. Publishing list: selective currently (agent note).

Submission Tips

Submission route: Email (general submissions), submissions@aitkenalexander.co.uk Submit only to general submissions email; subject line FAO chosen agent. Fiction: first 3 chapters/50pp + short synopsis. Narrative NF: overview + up to 10k sample; subject-led NF: ~5k proposal + >=5k sample. No post.

Notes

Lesley Thorne focuses primarily on screen rights and high-end drama for her film and TV list, while her publishing list is currently selective.

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