Peter Straus

Open

Represents: fiction and non-fiction
fiction and non-fiction
Looking for: Literary and commercial fiction and non-fiction (good writing, great literature)
How to submit: Submit via the RCW submissions page at https://rcwlitagency.com or submissions or with a cover letter, synopsis, and first 3 chapters or 50 pages for fiction, or a proposal of up to 20 pages for non-fiction. Submit to one agent or assistant only.
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Peter Straus is a literary agent at RCW Literary Agency based in UK. Their list focuses on fiction and non-fiction. Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within 6 to 8 weeks. Submissions via Online Form. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult

Response Time

Usually responds within 6 to 8 weeks

Notes

RCW does not publish direct agent submission emails; follow RCW submissions page (cover letter and synopsis and first 3 chapters/50pp for fiction; proposal up to 20pp for non-fiction) and submit to one agent/assistant only.

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