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Sophie Gorell Barnes

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MBA Literary Agents·UK

Agent profile summary

Represents
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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Last checked 10 Jun 2026·Last verified: 10 Jun 2026
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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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