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Matthew Marland

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RCW Literary Agency·UK

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Represents
literary fictionnon-fictionpoetry
Looking for
Actively building list: literary fiction and non-fiction; represents novelists/journalists/academics
How to submit
Email
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Matthew Marland is a literary agent at RCW Literary Agency based in UK. Their list focuses on literary fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. Submission status not confirmed at time of writing, with responses usually within 6 to 8 weeks. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

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Adult

Response Time

Usually responds within 6 to 8 weeks

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