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Paul Moreton

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Bell Lomax Moreton·UK

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Represents
children's booksnarrative nonfictionbiographysportmusicautobiography
+2 morecrime fictionweird fiction
Looking for
Synopsis, First Three Chapters, Covering Letter, Detailed Outline, Sample Material
How to submit
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Paul Moreton is a literary agent at Bell Lomax Moreton based in UK. Their list focuses on genres including children's books, narrative nonfiction, and biography. Currently open to submissions, with response guidance listed as If Bell Lomax Moreton is interested, writers should receive a response within 8 to 12 weeks.. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Children's, Adult

Response Time

Usually responds within If Bell Lomax Moreton is interested, writers should receive a response within 8 to 12 weeks.

Notes

Submit synopsis and first 3 chapters (max 50 pages) and covering letter (Word/PDF). Do not submit to more than one BLM agent. Submissions should include a synopsis, the first three chapters (no more than 50 pages, double spaced), and a covering letter detailing any previously published work, sent as a Word document or PDF. Writers should not address their submission to more than one agent at the agency.

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Julie Gourinchas

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RepresentsFiction
Looking forUpmarket and literary adult/new adult fiction (genre-agnostic within upmarket/literary, sweet spot literary-speculative). Interested in high-concept/hooky work, uncommon voices, strong aesthetic, gothic/grounded fantasy, "weird girl lit", dark academia, select romantasy etc
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Lauren Gardner

Bell Lomax Moreton

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RepresentsChildren's and YA fiction, na/crossover, commercial women's fiction, narrative non-fiction
Looking forMG: voice-driven with heart/humour, contemporary or MG fantasy series. YA: friendships/firsts/feels, high-concept/speculative romance or thriller. NA and commercial women's: romance-forward with unusual circumstances, romcom (college/university), darkly comic new-parenthood, also speculative/historical romance. Romantasy: romance-forward, grounded magic, morally grey. Non-fiction: extraordinary challenges/adventures, experts in STEM/history/pop culture/mental health. Not sci-fi, crime fiction, picture books
How to submitEmail submission@bell-lomax.co.uk with a covering letter in the email body, a short synopsis (including full plot details), and the first three chapters (no more than 50 pages, double spaced) as a Word document or PDF. Do not address the submission to more than one agent.
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Eddie Bell

Bell Lomax Moreton

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RepresentsFiction and non-fiction, children's
Looking forEddie Bell has vast experience in publishing and co-founded Bell Lomax Moreton after serving as Executive Chairman and Publisher at HarperCollins. His official profile says he is not currently open to submissions.
How to submitEddie Bell is not currently open to submissions. Bell Lomax Moreton has general submission guidelines for the agency, but Eddie Bell's official profile specifically states that he is not currently open to submissions.
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June Bell

Bell Lomax Moreton

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RepresentsFiction, non-fiction, children's
Looking forJune Bell was instrumental in founding Bell Lomax Moreton, developed her own client list, and supports the other agents with their work. Her official profile says she is not currently open to submissions.
How to submitJune Bell is not currently open to submissions. Bell Lomax Moreton has general submission guidelines for the agency, but June Bell's official profile specifically states that she is not currently open to submissions.
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Jo Bell

Bell Lomax Moreton

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RepresentsFiction and non-fiction
Looking forAdult crime, thrillers and suspense, contemporary romance, women's fiction (commercial/literary/historical/humour). Adult non-fiction: mental health advocates, adventurers, entertainers
How to submitEmail - submission@bell-lomax.co.uk
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Justine Smith

Bell Lomax Moreton

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RepresentsChildren's books (and illustrated concepts)
Looking forEngaging, original illustrated stories and concepts across genres, children's editorial and illustration focus
How to submitEmail your submission to submission@bell-lomax.co.uk. For fiction, children's fiction, YA, and narrative non-fiction send a short synopsis (including full plot details), the first three chapters (no more than 50 pages, double spaced), and a covering letter with details of any previously published work, all as Word documents or PDFs. For picture books, send the full text of up to three manuscripts in one email, sample illustrations (if available) as PDF, PNG, or JPG, and a covering letter. Do not use WeTransfer or Google Drive links.
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Pat Lomax

Bell Lomax Moreton

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RepresentsFiction, non-fiction and children's books
Looking forChildren's books across all ages, narrative non-fiction, biography, sport, music, autobiography, crime fiction and 'weird and wonderful'. Not poetry, short stories/novellas, educational textbooks, or film/stage scripts
How to submitSynopsis and first 3 chapters (max 50 pages) and covering letter (Word or PDF). Picture books: up to 3 full texts plus sample illustrations. Do not submit to more than one BLM agent
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Andrew Gordon

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Gordon Wise

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How to submitRick Richter only accepts queries through Query Manager. Please check his Query Manager profile for more information.
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Sarah Such

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