PairPi

Madeleine Milburn

Check availability
Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency·UK

Agent profile summary

Represents
fiction and non-fiction
Looking for
Upmarket and accessible literary/commercial 'sweet spot'; thrillers/suspense; book club fiction; epic multi-generational family drama; powerful love story with mystery
How to submit
Online Form
View source·Agent page
Recently verified·Last verified: 8 May 2026
Try Smart Search

Madeleine Milburn is a literary agent at Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency based in UK. Their list focuses on fiction and non-fiction. Submission status not confirmed at time of writing, 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

Response Time

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

Notes

Madeleine Milburn founded her agency in 2012 and has grown it into one of the UK's leading literary agencies. She represents a number of major bestselling authors and has a strong track record in securing significant international deals. The agency is known for its boutique approach and hands-on editorial style.

Other agents at Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency

Rachel Yeoh

Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, upmarket fiction, book club fiction, narrative memoir, family saga, high society fiction, speculative fiction, magical realism, contemporary fiction, upmarket suspense, psychological thriller, postcolonial fiction, translated fiction, classical retellings
Looking forRachel Yeoh is a literary agent building a list in literary, upmarket, and book club fiction, as well as select narrative nonfiction. She is actively looking for literary, upmarket, book club, global stories, human experience, social critique, class conflict, speculative fiction, family sagas, contemporary fiction, upmarket suspense, psychological thriller, postcolonial literature, translated fiction, classical retellings, and narrative memoir.
How to submitSubmit through the relevant Madeleine Milburn online form and select Rachel Yeoh where available. Adult fiction submissions require a cover letter pasted into the form and one attachment containing a one-page synopsis plus the first three chapters or first 10,000 words. Nonfiction submissions require a cover letter and one document containing a 5,000 to 10,000 word sample and proposal. Do not submit by post or directly to email addresses.
View source ↗
Recently verified
Are you this agent?

Emma Bal

Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsNon-fiction
Looking forThought-provoking non-fiction across arts, humanities and sciences, investigative journalism and narrative non-fiction, cookery and food writing, travel and nature writing, memoir, illustrated projects
How to submitOnline form - https://www.madeleinemilburn.co.uk or submissions/
View source ↗
Recently verified
Are you this agent?

Maddy Belton

Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsSff, romance
Looking forSFF across genres for all ages, romance including romcom/paranormal/romantic suspense/dark/historical/fantasy, wants big worlds, strong hooks and distinctive voice
How to submitOnline form - https://www.madeleinemilburn.co.uk or submissions/
View source ↗
Recently verified
Are you this agent?

Chloe Seager

Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsFiction and non-fiction
Looking forCrossover romantasy/romance/dark academia, SFF with strong hook, gothic/horror/thriller, magical MG, adventure, funny books all ages, inspiring non-fiction all ages, diverse authors
How to submitOnline form - https://www.madeleinemilburn.co.uk or submissions/
View source ↗
Recently verified
Are you this agent?

Giles Milburn

Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency

Closed
RepresentsCommercial fiction, nonfiction, historical fiction
Looking forGiles Milburn is Managing Director of the Madeleine Milburn Literary, TV & Film Agency. His official profile says he has worked with bestselling authors in commercial fiction, nonfiction, and historical fiction, but it does not list him as an open literary agent or provide a current public query route.
How to submitMadeleine Milburn submissions are via official forms and the current submissions page lists the agents available in each form. Giles Milburn is not listed in the current submission agent options, so treat him as closed to unsolicited submissions.
View source ↗
Recently verified
Are you this agent?

Olivia Maidment

Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsLiterary and upmarket/book club fiction
Looking forCharacter-driven, emotionally resonant, culturally insightful literary/upmarket fiction, sweeping narratives, complex family dynamics, intergenerational sagas, sociopolitical/postcolonial/global themes, speculative or magical realism grounded in human experience, literary thrillers with psychological nuance
How to submitOnline form - https://www.madeleinemilburn.co.uk or submissions/
View source ↗
Recently verified
Are you this agent?

Agents with overlapping taste

Rachel Yeoh

Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, upmarket fiction, book club fiction, narrative memoir, family saga, high society fiction, speculative fiction, magical realism, contemporary fiction, upmarket suspense, psychological thriller, postcolonial fiction, translated fiction, classical retellings
Looking forRachel Yeoh is a literary agent building a list in literary, upmarket, and book club fiction, as well as select narrative nonfiction. She is actively looking for literary, upmarket, book club, global stories, human experience, social critique, class conflict, speculative fiction, family sagas, contemporary fiction, upmarket suspense, psychological thriller, postcolonial literature, translated fiction, classical retellings, and narrative memoir.
How to submitSubmit through the relevant Madeleine Milburn online form and select Rachel Yeoh where available. Adult fiction submissions require a cover letter pasted into the form and one attachment containing a one-page synopsis plus the first three chapters or first 10,000 words. Nonfiction submissions require a cover letter and one document containing a 5,000 to 10,000 word sample and proposal. Do not submit by post or directly to email addresses.
View source ↗
Recently verified
Are you this agent?

Ian Drury

Sheil Land Associates

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, book club fiction, contemporary fiction, commercial women's fiction, crime, mystery, thrillers, fantasy, genre romance, historical fiction, horror, ghost stories, sagas, science fiction, biography, memoir, cookery, gardening, gift books, humour, history, military history, lifestyle, mind-body-spirit, self-improvement, politics, popular science, psychology, travel, children's, YA
Looking forSF/fantasy, sweeping historical fiction, character-driven sci-fi, action/adventure, crime. Non-fiction: history, biography, music
How to submitEmail submissions@sheilland.co.uk with a cover letter, a one-page synopsis (fiction) or brief outline (non-fiction), a short CV, and the first three chapters or around fifty pages. Submissions should be 1.5 line spaced with margins and page numbers, and must include a word count. Only one work at a time. No AI-generated content accepted.
View source ↗
Recently verified
Are you this agent?

Jemima Forrester

David Higham Associates

Open
RepresentsCommercial fiction, upmarket fiction, book club fiction, crime, thrillers, historical fiction, psychological suspense, women's fiction, speculative fiction, non-fiction, lifestyle, pop culture, humour
Looking forCommercial and upmarket fiction: book club/accessibly literary, crime/thrillers, upmarket historical, psychological suspense, women's fiction, speculative/high-concept, lightly magical edge. Non-fiction: innovative lifestyle, pop culture, unique personal stories, humour
How to submitEmail jemimasubmissions@davidhigham.co.uk with your name and title in the subject line, and attach a cover letter, synopsis, and the first three chapters.
View source ↗
Recently verified
Are you this agent?

Millie Hoskins

United Agents

Open
RepresentsFiction and narrative non-fiction
Looking forCommercial and literary fiction (excluding SFF), narrative non-fiction; currently seeking voicy character-driven book club fiction, fresh crime, upmarket horror, and accessible eye-opening non-fiction
How to submitEmail - mhoskins@unitedagents.co.uk
View source ↗
Recently verified
Are you this agent?

Laura MacDougall

United Agents

Open
RepresentsCommercial fiction, literary fiction, non-fiction
Looking forCommercial and literary fiction (saga, romance, historical, book club, uplit, quirky to experimental), narrative non-fiction and big ideas; keen on LGBTQ voices and stories. Currently seeking epic family sagas, compelling love stories, ENM/poly relationships, historical fiction, friendships and sisters, and form-playing literary fiction. No SFF, fantasy, horror, YA, children's, mind-body-spirit or cookery.
How to submitEmail (to agent, copy assistant) - lmacdougall@unitedagents.co.uk (cc EHorn@unitedagents.co.uk)
View source ↗
Recently verified
Are you this agent?

Hattie Grunewald

The Blair Partnership

Open
RepresentsFiction and non-fiction
Looking forCommercial and upmarket fiction (book club, crime and thriller, historical, contemporary), commercial women's/romantic fiction, some lifestyle/personal development non-fiction
How to submitEmail hattiesubmissions@theblairpartnership.com
View source ↗
Recently verified
Are you this agent?
Compare with similar agents

Browse by genre

literary fictioncommercial fictionbook club fictioncrime & thrillermysteryromancesagaupmarket fiction

This profile was last verified on 8 May 2026. PairPi tracks UK literary agents' submission guidelines against their own websites. If you spot something wrong, please email hello@pairpi.com.