Mark Kessler
OpenSusanna Lea Associates (London)·UK
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Recently verified·Last verified: 29 May 2026
Mark Kessler is a literary agent at Susanna Lea Associates (London) based in UK. Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within 6 to 12 weeks. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.
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Usually responds within 6 to 12 weeks
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Mark Kessler has been with Susanna Lea Associates since 2002, making him one of the agency's longest-serving agents. His background includes work as a literary scout at Maria Campbell Associates and as a part-time contract manager at the French Publishers Agency, where he worked while completing an MA in French literature at NYU. The agency represents a wide range of acclaimed authors across fiction and non-fiction, including Nobel Laureates and bestselling writers.
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Susanna Lea Associates (London)
Open
RepresentsFiction and narrative non-fiction
Looking forGeneral fiction, book club, literary fiction, smart clean or lyrical prose, interesting form/structure, character-driven with unusual protagonists, stories exploring gender/race/class/sexuality, selective memoir/nature/social commentary
How to submitEmail a concise cover letter with contact details and relevant background, a brief synopsis, and either the first three chapters or a detailed proposal to london@susannalea.com. Do not submit to more than one office.
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Susanna Lea Associates (London)
Open
RepresentsFiction and narrative non-fiction
Looking forRemarkable writing, fresh voices, and underrepresented perspectives across a range of fiction and non-fiction genres.
How to submitEmail a concise cover letter including contact details and relevant background, a brief synopsis, and either the first three chapters or a detailed proposal to london@susannalea.com. Do not submit to more than one office.
Recently verified
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