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Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency·UK

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Represents
literary fictionupmarket fictionbook club fictionnarrative memoirfamily sagahigh society fiction
+8 morespeculative fictionmagical realismcontemporary fictionupmarket suspensepsychological thrillerpostcolonial fictiontranslated fictionclassical retellings
Looking for
Cover Letter, Synopsis, First Three Chapters, First Ten Thousand Words, Proposal, Writing Sample
How to submit
Online Form
Recently verified·Last verified: 28 May 2026

Rachel Yeoh is a literary agent at Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency based in UK. Their list focuses on genres including literary fiction, upmarket fiction, and book club fiction. Currently open to submissions, with response guidance listed as Madeleine Milburn takes up to 12 weeks to consider a manuscript; if you have not heard after 12 weeks, assume it was not successful at this time.. Submissions via Online Form. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult

Response Time

Usually responds within Madeleine Milburn takes up to 12 weeks to consider a manuscript; if you have not heard after 12 weeks, assume it was not successful at this time.

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Notes

Submissions only via agency online forms (no email submissions). Status updates/offers: submissions@madeleinemilburn.com (adult/NF) or childrens@madeleinemilburn.com (children's/YA).

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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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RepresentsLiterary and upmarket/book club fiction
Looking forCharacter-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 submitOnline form - https://www.madeleinemilburn.co.uk or submissions/
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Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency

RepresentsFiction and non-fiction
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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RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, book club fiction, contemporary fiction, commercial women's fiction, crime, mystery, thrillers, fantasy, genre romance, historical fiction, horror, ghost stories, sagas, science fiction, biography, memoir, cookery, gardening, gift books, humour, history, military history, lifestyle, mind-body-spirit, self-improvement, politics, popular science, psychology, travel, children's, YA
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