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Susan Smith

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MBA Literary Agents·UK

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Represents
non-fiction (primarily)
Looking for
Non-fiction (strong list incl. journalists); off-beat projects with a commercial edge; enjoys working closely from proposal stage onwards (per agent-page summary text).
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Susan Smith is a literary agent at MBA Literary Agents based in UK. Their list focuses on non-fiction (primarily). Submission status not confirmed at time of writing, 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.

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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; no reply within eight weeks = unsuccessful.

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