UK Music & entertainment Literary Agents

Children's books, narrative nonfiction, biography, sport, music, autobiography, crime fiction, weird fiction

Wants: Synopsis, first three chapters, covering letter, detailed outline, sample material

Paul Moreton is Managing Director of Bell Lomax Moreton. He is interested in children's books across all age ranges, narrative nonfiction, biography, sport, music, autobiography, crime fiction, and anything a bit weird and wonderful.

Email submissions@belllomaxmoreton.co.uk. For fiction, children's and young adult fiction, or narrative nonfiction, send a short synopsis including the full plot for fiction, the first three chapters or no more than 50 pages double spaced, and a covering letter with any previous publications. For illustrated nonfiction send a detailed outline, sample material if available, and previous publication information. Query one Bell Lomax Moreton agent at a time.

Non-fiction, art, photography, music, style

Wants: See agent profile / agency wishlists (c and w).

Non-fiction with a focus on art, photography, music, style, and the unusual or unexpected

Email carriek@cwagency.co.uk with your submission in .doc or .docx format. For non-fiction include a 30-page proposal covering the book's premise, your credentials, comparable titles, a sample chapter, and a chapter outline. Include a covering letter with background on the book and any writing credentials.

Fiction and non-fiction

International writers across fiction, non-fiction, film and periodicals

Email an enquiry, synopsis, and first three chapters to submissions@artellusltd.co.uk. Postal submissions are not accepted.

Literary fiction, general fiction, epic fantasy, history, memoir, reportage, narrative nonfiction, art, music, nature writing

Beautiful, ambitious, and unusual literary fiction, epic fantasy, and upmarket general fiction that is emotionally engaging and compulsively readable. In nonfiction, interested in history, memoir, reportage, and big ideas, as well as writing on art, music, literature, and nature.

Submit via the button on John Ash's agent profile page at https://www.caa.com or entertainmenttalent or books or agent or john-ash/. For fiction, include a cover letter, synopsis, and the first three chapters or opening 50 pages. For nonfiction, include a cover letter and proposal.

Historical thrillers, literary fiction, upmarket genre fiction, book club fiction, science writing, food writing, history, nature writing, music journalism, memoir, cultural criticism

Wants: Contemporary crime and thrillers; historical fiction (esp historical crime); books with a fresh angle/clear identity; non-fiction on any subject with a strong angle and page-turning storytelling

Contemporary crime and thrillers, historical fiction and historical crime, upmarket and literary fiction with a fresh or distinctive angle, voices from marginalised or underrepresented communities, and non-fiction on any subject where the author has found the right angle and can make the material a page-turning story

Email submissions@greeneheaton.co.uk with covering letter in the body of the email. Fiction: attach first three chapters or around fifty pages plus a one-to-two page synopsis that reveals the ending. Non-fiction: attach three sample chapters or around fifty pages plus a chapter breakdown or synopsis. Attach files as Word documents, not PDFs. Include preferred agent name in the subject line.

Literary fiction, upmarket fiction, historical fiction, literary thrillers, crime, gothic horror, speculative fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels

Literary and upmarket fiction/non-fiction, genre-bending/speculative-adjacent literary, literary historical, family novels, literary thrillers/crime, gothic horror edges, non-fiction art/music/aging/neurodiversity/psychotherapy/sport/science, graphic novels

Submit by email following DHA's submissions guidelines at https://davidhigham.co.uk or submissions/

Non-fiction and select fiction

Non-fiction: compelling narrative history, ideas books on urgent questions, absorbing biography and memoir, pop culture, humour, and entertainment. Fiction: memorable characters on gripping journeys, principally crime or literary-commercial crossover. Not considering children's, YA, sci-fi/fantasy, or screenplays

Send your work and a covering letter to wiseofficesubmissions@curtisbrown.co.uk. Gordon Wise and his team are taking on only a couple of fiction writers a year. They are not considering submissions for Children's, Young Adult, Science Fiction, Fantasy, or screenplays. If you have not heard back within four to six weeks, this means they are unable to offer representation.

Film and tv, screenwriting, playwriting

Represents over 30 scriptwriters, directors and playwrights, and handles film and TV rights for the agency's book clients. Involved in every aspect of TV programming from soaps and documentaries to original series and event dramas.

Email your submission directly to Conrad Williams at Blake Friedmann. The subject line should include your book title and your name. Your cover letter should form the body of the email. Attach a synopsis (250–300 words for fiction, up to 500 words for non-fiction) and the first three chapters or first 10,000 words (fiction), or a chapter plan and two sample chapters (non-fiction), as Word documents (.doc or .docx) with 1.5 line spacing and numbered pages. Each attachment should be named with the book title and your name.

Non-fiction

History, current affairs/politics/economics, biography and memoir, narrative/literary non-fiction, sport/adventure, pop culture/film/music, popular science/psychology, ideas ('smart thinking'), narrative-led business

Email - andrewgordon@davidhigham.co.uk

Non-fiction, memoir, celebrity memoir, ghostwriting

Brings thirty-five years of editorial experience to help authors realise their vision. Background as an award-winning journalist, author of twenty-one books, and former Articles Editor at Mademoiselle. Has ghostwritten two number one New York Times bestsellers.

Online submission form

Non-fiction, politics, culture, biography, memoir, music writing, fiction

Wants: Adult

Serious and popular non-fiction, with a particular focus on politics and culture from across the ideological spectrum, as well as music writing. Also represents fiction, though non-fiction remains the core of the list. Areas include political commentary, cultural criticism, biography, memoir, and music history.

Submissions should include a covering letter, a short bio, and a brief synopsis. A full manuscript or an excerpt of the work should be attached as a Word document. Queries by mail or over the phone are not accepted. Submissions can be made through the agency's online submission form on their website, which accepts doc, pdf, and docx files up to 128 MB. If no response is received within two months, the agency will not be making an offer of representation.

Literary fiction, commercial fiction, book club fiction, contemporary fiction, commercial women's fiction, crime, mystery, thrillers, fantasy, genre romance, historical fiction, horror, ghost stories, sagas, science fiction, biography, memoir, cookery, gardening, gift books, humour, history, military history, lifestyle, mind-body-spirit, self-improvement, politics, popular science, psychology, travel, children's, ya

SF/fantasy, sweeping historical fiction, character-driven sci-fi, action/adventure, crime. Non-fiction: history, biography, music

Email submissions@sheilland.co.uk with a cover letter, a one-page synopsis (fiction) or brief outline (non-fiction), a short CV, and the first three chapters or around fifty pages. Submissions should be 1.5 line spaced with margins and page numbers, and must include a word count. Only one work at a time. No AI-generated content accepted.

Fiction and non-fiction

Non-fiction: history, popular science, social issues, nature, money/life management, music, sport, film, technology, memoir, true crime, experts with wide appeal. Fiction: literary and well-written commercial, boundary-pushing style with emotional heart and plot, upmarket with satisfying arc, historical or contemporary, genre-mixing

Email submissions@watsonlittle.com with a cover letter in the body of the email, a synopsis, and approximately 10,000 words from the beginning of the manuscript for fiction, or a proposal including a sample chapter and chapter summaries for non-fiction. Address one agent only. No AI-originated or AI-edited material.

Non-fiction, film and tv scripts

Wants: Non-fiction on many subjects (site highlights sport; show business; music industry; politics). not prose fiction/poetry/children's (unless existing clients).

Non-fiction on practically any subject, with particular interest in politics, sport, show business and the music industry, but not educational textbooks. Film and TV scripts on any subject may be submitted to film and TV associate Seb Flatau

Email a book proposal to guy@futermanrose.co.uk including a chapter breakdown, two or three sample chapters, and relevant biographical detail. Double-space the manuscript and use a standard font such as Times New Roman or Courier New. Acceptable file formats are .doc, .docx, .odt, .rtf, .txt and .pdf.

Screenwriters (tv or film) only

Screenwriters exclusively, with a focus on film, television, and animation. New and original writing voices, building long-term careers with producers and production companies in the UK, Europe, and the US.

Email - info@vhassociates.co.uk

Film scripts, television scripts

Scripts for film and television across numerous genres, with a particular affinity for character-driven work grounded in human connection. Takes a collaborative approach to script development, helping writers bring projects into commercial shape.

Email Seb directly at seb@futermanrose.co.uk

Fiction, nonfiction, migration, belonging, home, music, ethnomusicology, culture, community

Wants: Cover letter, synopsis, writing sample, proposal

Sidney Jones is Assistant Literary Agent at International Creative Agency. Her official profile emphasizes an international perspective and interest in migration, belonging, how we narrate ideas of home, ethnomusicology, sonic resistance, and how sound and storytelling create community and collective memory.

Submit through ICA's QueryManager-based submissions page and choose the agent whose list fits the work. For nonfiction, prepare a proposal of up to 20 pages with overview or hook, chapter outline, one to two sample chapters, and author bio or platform. For fiction, prepare a cover letter, one-page synopsis, and the first 1200 words or first two chapters, whichever is shortest. Submit to one ICA agent at a time.

Fiction and non-fiction

Fiction: literary prize-winners to upmarket reading group, well-written crime, ambitious/surprising, messy family stories, longing/relationships. Non-fiction: art, culture, music, food, nature, mental health

Submit via the online portal at https://felicitybryan.com or submissions or submit-your-work/ — upload a synopsis or proposal and the first 3–4 chapters.

Non-fiction

Sport, celebrity biography, business and leadership, food-writing, nature-writing, lifestyle. Does not represent fiction, poetry, scripts, or screenplays

Email admin@davidluxtonassociates.co.uk with: a synopsis of around 300 words explaining the book and its audience and why you are qualified to write it, a chapter breakdown showing how you will approach the subject, a sample chapter of your choice, and a short biography including any previous writing credits.

Film or tv, book-to-screen, screenwriters

Open to screenwriters with at least one broadcast credit, all genres and formats

Full screenplay and full synopsis (including spoilers) and writing CV

Fiction and non-fiction

Fiction: literary/upmarket with escapism and page-turning readability, big high-stakes love stories from original angles. Non-fiction: writers shifting public discourse, health, medicine, history, politics, biographies/memoirs, cookery, art, music, lifestyle with a strong angle

Email submissions@aitkenalexander.co.uk with subject line marked FAO Monica MacSwan. For fiction, attach the first three chapters or fifty pages plus a short synopsis. For narrative non-fiction, attach a short overview and up to 10,000 words of sample writing. For subject-led non-fiction, attach a proposal of approximately 5,000 words and no less than 5,000 words of sample writing. Include a cover letter with a brief description of the book, any writing credits or qualifications, and a short biographical note. All attachments should be Microsoft Word compatible.

Fiction, non-fiction and children's books

Children's books across all ages, narrative non-fiction, biography, sport, music, autobiography, crime fiction and 'weird and wonderful'. Not poetry, short stories/novellas, educational textbooks, or film/stage scripts

Synopsis and first 3 chapters (max 50 pages) and covering letter (Word or PDF). Picture books: up to 3 full texts plus sample illustrations. Do not submit to more than one BLM agent

Film, television, stage, radio, books

Writers and directors working across a range of media, including film, television, stage, radio, and books

Email a CV, a brief outline of your experience, and a short outline of the work you wish to submit to es@elainesteel.com. Do not send unsolicited scripts or cold email submissions.

Nonfiction, cultural history, fashion, music, illustrated books for adults, humor

Kate Mack represents nonfiction. She is most interested in cultural history, fashion, music, illustrated books for adults, strong female voices, humor, and stories that give a voice to a person or community that has historically been silenced or ostracized.

Online submission form

Cross-media rights, digital publishing, books, games, film rights, copyright consultancy

Projects crossing digital/media boundaries (books, games etc.), rights/contract consultancy

Email - lesleypollinger@paperlionltd.com

Nonfiction, american history, natural science, music history, film history, sports, sports culture

Jack Haug works with journalists, academics, and nonfiction storytellers across a range of genres. He is particularly looking to represent works that explore American history, natural science, music and film history, and sports and sports culture.

Online submission form

Dramatic rights, film, television, theatre

Marc Simonsson is ICA's Dramatic Rights Agent, representing authors' work across film, television, and theatre. He focuses on connecting authors with the right producers, studios, and creative partners to help their stories reach audiences on screen and stage. He also represents screenwriters and directors while handling dramatic rights for book lists.

Submit via QueryManager at https://www.internationalcreative.agency or submissions. For fiction: include a cover letter (short pitch and author bio), a one-page synopsis, and the first 1200 words or first two chapters (whichever is shortest) as an attachment. For non-fiction: include a proposal of up to 20 pages with an overview or hook, chapter outline, 1–2 sample chapters, and an author bio and platform. Submit to one ICA agent at a time.

Memoir, biography, health and wellness, spirituality, non-fiction, arts and entertainment

Karen Brailsford represents non-fiction and is especially interested in arts and entertainment, memoir, biography, health and wellness, spirituality, and works of non-fiction that inspire and shine a light on contemporary conditions.

Online submission form

Literary fiction, commercial fiction, narrative nonfiction, food writing, memoir, arts and culture, music, journalism

Charlie Brotherstone represents an eclectic range of authors working across both fiction and nonfiction. He is interested in Commercial Fiction and Literary Fiction, as well as nonfiction from academics, journalists, musicians, online creators, and food writers. He has a strong track record with Food and Cookbooks alongside narrative nonfiction and cultural writing.

Submit via the Aevitas Creative Management submissions form at https://www.aevitascreative.com or contact

Non-fiction, history, biography, social science, mental health, spirituality, music, sport

Keshava Guha is building an international list, primarily non-fiction but with select fiction projects. His tastes in non-fiction are eclectic, with interests including history, biography, social science, mental health, spirituality, music, and sport. He is particularly interested in projects with global or transnational themes.

Submit to Keshava via QueryManager at https://querytracker.net or query or 3858. Please note that he is not open to fiction submissions at this time.

Books and tv or theatre or film clients

Wants: Book submissions: synopsis and first 3 chapters and covering letter

Charles Walker represents writers, directors, composers, and presenters across books, television, theatre, and film. On the books side, he is interested in Children's, Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Poetry, with particular strengths in Factual, History and Art, and Radio. He is always looking for new opportunities and welcomes submissions from award-winning and emerging talent working across multiple media.

Synopsis and first 3 chapters and covering letter

Non-fiction (plus select translated fiction or poetry)

High-quality zeitgeisty narrative non-fiction, lifestyle/health/personal development, thought leaders/experts, also discovering translated fiction and expanding into music/poetry

Online form (QueryManager via Aevitas submissions form) - https://www.aevitascreative.com or contact

Self-help, pop culture, music, memoir, history, science, politics, social justice, narrative food writing, faith, true crime, commercial fiction, psychological thrillers, horror thrillers, children's books, picture books, ya

Rick Richter represents self-help, pop culture and music, memoir, history, science, politics and social justice, narrative food writing, and faith. He is also interested in select true crime, commercial fiction, and psychological/horror thrillers and diverse voices in all categories. He has extensive experience in children's books and represents illustrators and children's authors writing fiction and non-fiction from picture books through YA.

Rick Richter only accepts queries through Query Manager. Please check his Query Manager profile for more information.

Emerging talent, women's stories, minority voices, working class stories, film and television

Michelle Gayle is listed by The Blair Partnership as Agent-at-Large. The official agents page says she is passionate about telling stories that depict the struggles of women, minorities, and the working class. The official announcement says she was appointed as an Agent-at-Large to help increase the breadth of the agency's representation and to focus on finding emerging talent.

The official Blair agents roster does not expose a Michelle Gayle-specific public submission email or materials checklist in this run. The stored source previously pointed to Hattie Grunewald, the corrected official source is the Blair agents roster that lists Michelle Gayle as Agent-at-Large.

Fiction and non-fiction, screenwriting, film or tv rights, estates

For screen: high-end/intelligent drama, smart genre, entertaining/comedy drama. Publishing list selective currently

Email submissions@aitkenalexander.co.uk with subject line FAO Lesley Thorne. For fiction, include the first 3 chapters or up to 50 pages and a short synopsis. For narrative non-fiction, include an overview and up to 10,000 words of sample material. For subject-led non-fiction, include a proposal of around 5,000 words and a sample of at least 5,000 words. No postal submissions.