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Lisa Baker

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Aitken Alexander Associates·UK

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Represents
literary fiction and narrative non-fiction
Looking for
Fiction: stunning sentences; convincing narratives; on-the-page magic. Non-fiction: narrative; personal accounts with political context; transporting/teaching. Original voices and captivating storytelling.
How to submit
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Lisa Baker is a literary agent at Aitken Alexander Associates based in UK. Their list focuses on literary fiction and narrative non-fiction. Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within 3 months; no response means no request for more work. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult

Response Time

Usually responds within 3 months; no response means no request for more work

Manuscript Wishlist

Fiction: stunning sentences; convincing narratives; on-the-page magic. Non-fiction: narrative; personal accounts with political context; transporting/teaching. Original voices and captivating storytelling.

Submission Tips

Submission route: Email (general submissions), submissions@aitkenalexander.co.uk Agent page says do not submit unsolicited directly; follow agency submissions guidelines (email general submissions; FAO chosen agent).

Notes

The agency has a strong track record in discovering debut talent, with recent finds including Natasha Brown, Cherie Jones, and Ailsa McFarlane, all sold to publishers in the UK, the US, and in translation. Postal submissions are no longer accepted. Writers should only submit once a full manuscript is complete, as agents will want to read the whole book immediately if interested in the opening chapters.

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Emma Paterson

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How to submitEmail submissions@aitkenalexander.co.uk with the subject line marked FAO Emma Paterson. For fiction, attach the first three chapters or fifty pages plus a short synopsis as Word-compatible files. For narrative non-fiction, send a short overview and up to 10,000 words of sample writing, for subject-led non-fiction, send a proposal of approximately 5,000 words outlining the book and your credentials, plus at least 5,000 words of sample writing. Include a cover letter with a brief book description, any writing credits or relevant qualifications, and a short biographical note. Note whether you are submitting simultaneously to other agencies.
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Monica MacSwan

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Lesley Thorne

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RepresentsFiction and non-fiction, screenwriting, film/TV rights, estates
Looking forFor screen: high-end/intelligent drama, smart genre, entertaining/comedy drama. Publishing list selective currently
How to submitEmail submissions@aitkenalexander.co.uk with subject line FAO Lesley Thorne. For fiction, include the first 3 chapters or up to 50 pages and a short synopsis. For narrative non-fiction, include an overview and up to 10,000 words of sample material. For subject-led non-fiction, include a proposal of around 5,000 words and a sample of at least 5,000 words. No postal submissions.
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Clare Alexander

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Looking forSelective due to large list. Fiction that surprises (especially fierce female voices), beautifully written memoir/history/biography. Does not want: imitative fiction, how-to/inspirational/wellness non-fiction
How to submitEmail submissions@aitkenalexander.co.uk with Clare Alexander in the subject line. For fiction, include the first three chapters or fifty pages plus a short synopsis as Word-compatible attachments. For narrative non-fiction, send a short overview and up to 10,000 words of sample writing. For subject-led non-fiction, send a proposal of approximately 5,000 words plus at least 5,000 words of sample writing. Include a cover letter with a book description, any writing credits or qualifications, and a brief bio. Do not submit directly to the agent or their assistant.
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