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Ren Balcombe

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Janklow & Nesbit UK·UK

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Represents
fictionnon-fictionpoetry
Looking for
SFF and YA with diverse casts and fun/unique concepts; hopeful and engaging non-fiction (per agent profile)
How to submit
Email
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Ren Balcombe is a literary agent at Janklow & Nesbit UK based in UK. Their list focuses on fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. Submission status not confirmed at time of writing, with responses usually within 8 weeks if interested. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult, YA

Response Time

Usually responds within 8 weeks if interested

Notes

Submission to submissions@janklow.co.uk with cover letter in body. Fiction: synopsis and first 3 chapters or first 50pp. Non-fiction: chapter-by-chapter outline and (if possible) sample chapter. No scripts; no postal; no external links.

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