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RCW Literary Agency·UK

Agent profile summary

Represents
literary fictionnon-fiction
Looking for
Literary fiction and non-fiction; does not represent science fiction or fantasy (per agent page)
How to submit
Email
Recently verified·Last verified: 17 May 2026

Zoe Waldie is a literary agent at RCW Literary Agency based in UK. Their list focuses on literary fiction and non-fiction. Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within 6-8 weeks. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult

Response Time

Usually responds within 6-8 weeks

Notes

RCW submissions: cover letter and synopsis and first 3 chapters/50pp (fiction) or proposal up to 20pp (non-fiction); Word/PDF OK; no postal; submit to one agent/assistant; submissions must be original work not generated/co-written with AI.

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