Nicola Barr is a literary agent at Rye Literary based in UK. Their list focuses on genres including literary fiction, commercial fiction, and women's fiction. Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within Nudge if no response after 4 weeks. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.
Response Time
Usually responds within Nudge if no response after 4 weeks
Notes
She is not currently accepting: picture books, middle grade, YA, new adult, sci-fi, fantasy or romantasy. Submissions: cover letter with genre/comps/pitch/bio and either 10 pages in email body or 3 chapters attached; non-fiction: cover letter and intro and basic chapter breakdown and sample chapter. Barr began her career as an editorial assistant and editor at Flamingo, the literary imprint of HarperCollins, where she worked with authors including Naomi Klein, Anna Burns, Fay Weldon, and Doris Lessing. She has also written book reviews for the Guardian and the Observer. Her non-fiction list includes notable writers such as Joe Moran, Owen Hatherley, Lynsey Hanley, John Grindrod, and Anna Minton.
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