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Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency·UK

Agent profile summary

Represents
literary and upmarket/book club fiction
Looking for
Character-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 submit
Online Form
Recently verified·Last verified: 8 May 2026

Olivia Maidment is a literary agent at Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency based in UK. Their list focuses on literary and upmarket/book club fiction. Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within Up to 12 weeks (no reply = assume unsuccessful). 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 (no reply = assume unsuccessful)

Notes

MMA submissions are via category-specific web forms only; do not email agents directly. Submissions page states all agents are open and notes a separate email only for notifying offers/other agent full requests.

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Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency

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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.
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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/
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Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency

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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/
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Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency

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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/
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Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency

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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.
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Looking forUpmarket and accessible literary/commercial 'sweet spot', thrillers/suspense, book club fiction, epic multi-generational family drama, powerful love story with mystery
How to submitOnline form - https://www.madeleinemilburn.co.uk or submissions/
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