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Tom Killingbeck

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A.M. Heath·UK

Agent profile summary

Represents
non-fiction
Looking for
Fresh expert perspectives on history, science, nature, politics, big ideas, smart thinking, economics, health and the arts; writers who can open readers' minds and reach a mainstream audience (per agent page)
How to submit
Online Form
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Tom Killingbeck is a literary agent at A.M. Heath based in UK. Their list focuses on non-fiction. Currently open to submissions, with response guidance listed as Chase if no response within 6 weeks. Submissions via Online Form. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult

Response Time

Response guidance: Chase if no response within 6 weeks

Manuscript Wishlist

Fresh expert perspectives on history, science, nature, politics, big ideas, smart thinking, economics, health and the arts; writers who can open readers' minds and reach a mainstream audience (per agent page)

Submission Tips

Submission route: Online form, https://amheath.com/submissions A.M. Heath unsolicited submissions are via online form (no paper).

Notes

A.M. Heath unsolicited submissions are via online form (no paper).

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