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Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency·UK

Agent profile summary

Represents
SFFromance
Looking for
SFF across genres for all ages; romance incl romcom/paranormal/romantic suspense/dark/historical/fantasy; wants big worlds, strong hooks and distinctive voice
How to submit
Online Form
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Maddy Belton is a literary agent at Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency based in UK. Their list focuses on SFF and romance. Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within Up to 12 weeks, may not respond if not interested. Submissions via Online Form. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult, YA, Middle Grade

Response Time

Usually responds within Up to 12 weeks, may not respond if not interested

Notes

MMA requires submissions via website forms (not direct email). If offer/full request elsewhere email submissions@madeleinemilburn.com (adult) or childrens@madeleinemilburn.com (children's/YA).

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