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Lisa Baker

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Aitken Alexander Associates·UK

Agent profile summary

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
Email submissions@aitkenalexander.co.uk with the subject line marked FAO Lisa Baker. For fiction, attach the first three chapters or up to fifty pages plus a short synopsis as Word-compatible files. For narrative non-fiction, include a short overview and up to 10,000 words of sample writing, for subject-led non-fiction, a proposal of approximately 5,000 words and at least 5,000 words of sample writing. Include a cover letter with a brief book description, any writing credits or qualifications, and a short biographical note. Submit to one agent only, do not contact agents' assistants directly.
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Last checked 9 Jul 2026·Last verified: 9 Jul 2026
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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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