Sophie Gorell Barnes

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Represents: fiction and non-fictionaudio rightssome playwrights
fiction and non-fictionaudio rightssome playwrights
Looking for: Children's fiction, historical fiction, mystery and supernatural horror; particularly slick and humorous middle grade fiction and STEM titles for children
How to submit: Email - submissions@mbalit.co.uk (FAO Sophie Gorell Barnes)
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Sophie Gorell Barnes is a literary agent at MBA Literary Agents based in UK. Their list focuses on fiction and non-fiction, audio rights, and some playwrights. Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within If no response within 8 weeks treat as pass (MBA policy). Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult, Children's, Middle Grade, YA

Response Time

Usually responds within If no response within 8 weeks treat as pass (MBA policy)

Notes

MBA submission guidelines: email first 3 chapters and synopsis as attachments; cover letter in body; no post; not accepting unsolicited film/TV at present.

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