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UK Nature & environment Literary Agents

55 agents · 43 currently open to submissions

UK nature and environment writing has a distinctive literary tradition, from Robert Macfarlane and Helen Macdonald to climate-era books about land, species, farming, and place. Agents want more than a beautiful walk. The writing has to know what pressure the landscape is putting on the argument.

This UK page shows agents who explicitly represent nature and environment. The broad search toggle catches more who'd consider it under narrative non-fiction, memoir, popular science, politics, travel, or literary non-fiction.

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Represents

Fiction and narrative non-fiction

Looking for

General fiction, book club, literary fiction, smart clean or lyrical prose, interesting form/structure, character-driven with unusual protagonists, stories exploring gender/race/class/sexuality, selective memoir/nature/social commentary

How to submit

Email a concise cover letter with contact details and relevant background, a brief synopsis, and either the first three chapters or a detailed proposal to london@susannalea.com. Do not submit to more than one office.

Last checked 2 Jun 2026Via Email
Represents

Women's fiction, crime, thrillers, new nature writing

Looking for

Well-written, engrossing fiction with a compelling plot, characters worth caring about, and an intriguing or attractive world. Particularly interested in women's fiction, contemporary or historical, as well as crime and thrillers. Also actively seeking new nature writing as a personal enthusiasm.

How to submit

Email anne@khla.co.uk. The agency accepts submissions by email only.

Last checked 31 May 2026Via Email
Represents

Memoir, geography, economics, politics, history, nature writing, biography, science, travel, literary fiction

Wants: Genres include memoir; geography; economics; politics; history; nature writing; biography; science; travel; and literary fiction.

Looking for

See source page for more info

How to submit

Email james@jameslockhartagency.com with a covering letter in the body of the email and the first 30 pages attached as a Word doc or PDF.

Last checked 29 May 2026Via Email
Represents

Commercial fiction, women's fiction, intelligent crime, thrillers, historical fiction, history, nature, science, self-development, biography, memoir, lifestyle, food

Looking for

Quality commercial and popular literary fiction with emotional heft, original voices and broad appeal, including twisty thrillers, ghost stories, and epic romantic stories. For non-fiction, experts in their fields writing about history, nature, science, self-development, biography, memoir, original thinking, lifestyle and food — particularly books that educate and illuminate worlds readers don't know, strong women's voices, and food writers with fresh perspectives or a built community.

How to submit

Email submissions@hhbagency.com with the genre in the subject line. Put your covering letter in the body of the email including a brief pitch, relevant background, and comparison titles. Attach the first three chapters or around 50 pages as a Word document, plus a synopsis. Fiction writers must have completed the manuscript before submitting. Non-fiction writers may submit before completion.

Last checked 29 May 2026Via Email
Represents

Fiction and non-fiction

Looking for

Fiction: literary/upmarket with edge, romance (incl dark academia, paranormals, grounded romantasy), mysteries with fresh angle, some literary speculative (not hard SFF). Non-fiction: science/nature, art/culture, social issues/politics, love/relationships, illustrated non-fiction, food/drink

How to submit

Email (to one agent) - dchandley@pfd.co.uk

Last checked 26 May 2026Via Email
Represents

Fiction, non-fiction, ya

Looking for

Character-driven, high-concept fiction with commercial hook, genre esp fantasy/horror, high-concept thrillers, voice-led contemporary, sweeping historical, romance/romcom, select narrative non-fiction (memoir/history/nature/science)

How to submit

Email maria@greyhoundliterary.co.uk with a cover letter and pitch in the body of the email. For fiction, attach the first three chapters and a synopsis. For non-fiction, attach a proposal and sample writing.

Last checked 26 May 2026Via Email
Represents

Fiction and non-fiction

Looking for

Fiction: book club/literary, character- and voice-driven crime/thriller/suspense, dark/gothic/uncanny, love stories, family sagas, historical from a slant, Highsmithian thrillers. Non-fiction: accessible social/cultural history, biography/memoir, reportage, popular science, nature, arts, food/cookery, experts, journalists, lived experience

How to submit

Email charlotte@johnsonandalcock.co.uk with a short covering letter (including a book blurb and brief author bio), a synopsis of no more than two pages, and the opening 50 pages of the manuscript (fiction), or a book proposal of approximately 50 pages (non-fiction). Submissions must be in Word Doc format, at least 1.5 line spaced, page-numbered, on A4. Submit to one agent only, do not blind-copy. Attachments must be under 5MB.

Last checked 26 May 2026Via Email
Represents

Literary fiction, reading group fiction, memoir, pop culture, narrative non-fiction, essays

Looking for

Romcoms/relationship dynamics, memoir with strong emotional response, nature and pop culture writing, occasional illustrated books (graphic novels/cookery/photo/gift)

How to submit

Email queries@lewinsohnliterary.com with your submission. Fiction: include a covering letter, synopsis, and 50 pages (or nearest natural break) in Word format. Non-fiction: include a covering letter, an introduction to the project, a basic chapter breakdown, and a sample chapter, ideally in Word format (PDF accepted where highly illustrated).

Last checked 9 Jul 2026Via Email
Represents

Crime, thriller, horror, romance, contemporary fiction, historical fiction, memoir, narrative non-fiction, cookbooks, food writing, lifestyle, wellbeing, investigative journalism, nature writing

Looking for

Hannah represents quality commercial and upmarket fiction and non-fiction. In fiction, she is drawn to crime, thriller and horror novels with a confident voice and fresh approach, love stories ranging from smart romcoms to epic weepy narratives, and general contemporary fiction about complicated people and families—often with a mystery at its heart. She also takes on a small amount of historical fiction set in the 19th and 20th centuries. In non-fiction, she seeks lifestyle and wellbeing titles, narrative non-fiction such as memoir, nature writing and investigative journalism, cookbooks and food writing, and thought-provoking non-fiction across the arts and academia. She is not the right agent for sci-fi, fantasy, action, spy or military thrillers, children's and YA novels, scripts or poetry.

How to submit

Hannah is currently closed to submissions.

Last checked 28 Jun 2026
Represents

Literary fiction, commercial fiction, crime, thrillers, narrative nonfiction, nature writing, travel, history, anthropology, art, memoir, environment

Looking for

Voice-driven fiction that introduces readers to different perspectives and singular narrators, beautifully written literary fiction with a strong sense of place, and commercial crime and thrillers that keep the reader on the edge of their seats. Narrative nonfiction that straddles genre, especially nature writing, travel, history, anthropology, art and the environment. Memoir and books by experts and specialists. Would love to find a compelling all-consuming love story, or a food writer of the calibre of Bill Buford or Anthony Bourdain. Does not represent children's, YA or fantasy fiction.

How to submit

Submissions are currently closed until 1st April 2026. When open, submit by email to sophie.lambert@cwagency.co.uk.

Last checked 15 Jun 2026Via Email
Represents

Crime, thrillers, reading group fiction, upmarket commercial fiction, historical fiction, literary fiction, narrative memoir, nature writing, cookery, voice-led non-fiction

Looking for

Crime and thrillers, reading group fiction, high-concept hooks, upmarket commercial fiction, narrative memoir, nature writing, cookery and other voice-led non-fiction

How to submit

Email a synopsis and either the first three chapters of a novel or a non-fiction proposal to afeiner@unitedagents.co.uk. Let the agent know if another agent has requested your full manuscript or offered representation.

Last checked 15 Jun 2026Via Email
Represents

Commercial fiction, contemporary fiction, reading group fiction, historical fiction, saga, police procedural, crime, thriller, psychological suspense, narrative non-fiction, cookery, health and wellbeing, parenting, nature, travel

Looking for

Fiction across contemporary (funny/romantic/moving/high-concept), reading group, historical, saga, police procedural/crime/thriller/psychological suspense, character-led storytelling (incl unreliable narrators). Non-fiction: cookery, health/wellbeing, parenting, nature, travel, female focus, narrative non-fiction with humour and poignance

How to submit

Submit via the online form at https://amheath.com or submissions — include a covering letter (max 500 words), a synopsis (max 1,500 words), and the first 10,000 words of your manuscript. Rebecca is currently on maternity leave, submit to a colleague instead. Email submissions@amheath.com only if another agent has requested the full manuscript, you have received an offer of representation, you have not heard back within 6 weeks, or you are submitting a cookery proposal or illustrated children's book.

Last checked 14 Jun 2026Via Online Form
Represents

Non-fiction, food writing, history, popular science, nature, travel, adventure, politics, investigative journalism, arts, memoir

Looking for

Rosemary Scoular represents writers and presenters focusing on non-fiction, spanning food writing, history, popular science and nature, travel and adventure, politics and investigative journalism, the arts, and memoir of all kinds. She is always interested in new voices as well as established ones, particularly those with the urge to communicate original ideas and experience with passion and knowledge. She represents clients in all aspects of their work, from writing and broadcasting to podcasts, live events, and media activities.

How to submit

Check agent's submission page

Last checked 28 May 2026
Represents

Narrative non-fiction, american history, social policy, constitutional law, nature writing, biography, journalism

Looking for

Narrative nonfiction that explores American history, social policy, constitutional law, and the natural world, from distinguished historians, biographers, journalists, legal scholars, and naturalists who bring rigorous research and compelling storytelling to their work

How to submit

Online submission form

Last checked 9 Jul 2026Via Online Form
Represents

Literary fiction, commercial fiction, thrillers, young adult, history, travel, food, nature writing, investigative journalism, popular science, popular psychology

Looking for

Literary fiction, book club and commercial fiction (including thrillers and YA). In non-fiction: history, travel, food, nature writing, investigative journalism, popular science and popular psychology.

How to submit

Email: rachel@georginacapel.com

Last checked 9 Jul 2026Via Email
Represents

Women's commercial fiction, literary fiction, crime, thriller, upmarket book club fiction, quirky non-fiction, nature writing, history

Looking for

Women's commercial fiction, literary fiction, crime/thriller, uplifting/book club, quirky non-fiction (nature/crime/history)

How to submit

Email bd.submission@dhhliteraryagency.com with a cover letter and first 3 chapters (approximately 10,000 words) and a synopsis for fiction, or a cover letter and full proposal (covering overview, themes, story, and sources) for non-fiction.

Last checked 2 Jul 2026Via Email
Represents

Pop culture, narrative non-fiction, serious non-fiction, food writing, nature, outdoors, sport, commercial non-fiction, fiction

Looking for

Pop culture, narrative and serious non-fiction, food writing, nature/outdoors, sport, commercial non-fiction, fiction of all forms

How to submit

Submit via the PFD books submissions page at https://petersfraserdunlop.com or submissions or books/

Last checked 22 Jun 2026Via Online Form

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