UK Politics & current affairs Literary Agents
United Kingdom literary agents who represent politics & current affairs. Browse verified listings with submission guidelines and open status.
57 agents · 46 currently open to submissions
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Fiction, children's, non-fictionWants: Literary and genre fiction (incl historical, horror, speculative); multi-generational; high-concept book club; domestic dramas; crime/thrillers with a twist; non-fiction incl history/true crime/current affairs/travel/food/psychology/feminism/memoir; children's high-concept with humour/heart
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Literary and genre fiction (incl historical, horror, speculative), multi-generational, high-concept book club, domestic dramas, crime/thrillers with a twist, non-fiction including history/true crime/current affairs/travel/food/psychology/feminism/memoir, children's high-concept with humour/heart
How to submit
Email veroniquemanuscripts@davidhigham.co.uk with a covering letter, a 1-2 page synopsis, and the first 3 chapters.
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Non-fiction, film and tv scriptsWants: Non-fiction on many subjects (site highlights sport; show business; music industry; politics). not prose fiction/poetry/children's (unless existing clients).
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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
How to submit
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.
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Literary fiction, narrative non-fiction, thrillers, mysteriesWants: Literary fiction; narrative non-fiction (current affairs etc); high-quality thrillers and mysteries
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Literary fiction, narrative non-fiction (current affairs etc), and high-quality thrillers and mysteries
How to submit
Email submissions directly to amd@theampersandagency.co.uk
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Non-fictionWants: 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)
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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
How to submit
Online form - https://amheath.com or submissions
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Fiction, non-fictionWants: Mainly non-fiction; distinctive voice; fresh perspective; broad interests incl history, popular science, politics, memoir; occasional off-the-wall novel.
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Mainly non-fiction, distinctive voice, fresh perspective, broad interests including history, popular science, politics, memoir, occasional off-the-wall novel
How to submit
Email info@pewliterary.com
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Non-fictionWants: Sport; current affairs; military history; history; biography; business/management; personal development (and other non-fiction)
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Sport, current affairs, military history, history, biography, business and management, personal development, and other non-fiction
How to submit
Email a description of the proposed book, a contents list, two or three chapters, and the author's credentials to info@robertdudleyagency.co.uk. Submissions should be in Word format rather than PDF.
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Literary fiction, reading group fiction, commercial fiction, narrative non-fiction, nature writing, memoir, politics, social issues
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Fiction and non-fiction that stimulates debate, comments on the world around us, and evokes an emotional response; especially literary and reading group fiction and stories with commercial cross-over appeal; in non-fiction, most interested in narrative non-fiction, nature writing, memoir, politics, and social issues
How to submit
For fiction, email a cover letter and the first three chapters to submissions@robertcaskie.com. For non-fiction, email a detailed outline, a sample chapter, and an introductory email to submissions@robertcaskie.com. Do not send children's, crime and thriller, YA, horror, or SF. Responses are only sent to those from whom more material is requested.
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Literary fiction, crime, thriller, narrative non-fiction, history, politics, culture, psychology, science, natureWants: Fiction: literary fiction (broadly incl book-club) and crime and thriller; excited by risks with voice/form/storytelling; compulsive, ideaful, humane. non-fiction: original thinkers/writers in history, politics, culture, psychology, science, nature/environment (not straightforward memoir or academic monographs).
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Fiction: literary fiction (broadly including book-club) and crime and thriller, excited by risks with voice/form/storytelling, compulsive, ideaful, humane. Non-fiction: original thinkers/writers in history, politics, culture, psychology, science, nature/environment (not straightforward memoir or academic monographs)
How to submit
Email - submissions@rebeccacarterliterary.com
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Literary fiction, speculative fiction, gothic fiction, thriller, psychological horror, noir, non-fiction, history, popular science, political writing, investigative journalism, cultural criticism, memoir, biography, nature, food
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Provocative, morally ambiguous fiction charged with darkness and desire — exploring themes of shame, obsession, and power — often blending literary fiction with thriller, noir, or psychological horror. Speculative and gothic novels haunted by grief, repressed desire, climate, technological dread, colonialism, or history. Voice-driven, humorous fiction with emotional heft, including messy family dramas, campy queer tragedies, and rural romances with a self-aware take on identity and community. In non-fiction, academics and journalists writing on history, popular science, politics, investigative journalism, cultural criticism, memoir, biography, nature, and food — particularly writers who can marry vivid narrative with deep research. Also political and cultural commentary, mind-bending science writing, narrative biography, landscape and history memoir, insider accounts, and obsessive literary true crime.
How to submit
Email submissions@greeneheaton.co.uk with your covering letter in the body of the email and submission materials as Word Document attachments. Include Imogen Morrell's name in the subject line. Fiction: first three chapters or around fifty pages, plus a one-to-two page synopsis that reveals the ending. Non-fiction: three sample chapters or around fifty pages, plus a proposed chapter summary or synopsis — a completed manuscript is not required. No postal submissions accepted. AI-generated or AI-edited submissions will not be considered.
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Literary fiction, thriller, non-fiction, cultural commentary, history, science, politics, psychoanalysis, poetryWants: Cover letter, biographical note, first three chapters (fiction) or proposal (non-fiction)
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Extraordinary and precisely crafted literary fiction in the vein of Anita Brookner, Jenny Offill, and Gwendoline Riley—work that transforms everyday experience into elegant prose. She is also drawn to literary fiction that plays with genre, including political and erotic thrillers with astute characterization and propulsive pacing, as well as narratives exploring obsession, infatuation, longing, and belonging. In contemporary prose, she looks for playful, innovative writing with sharp observation and wit—novels that assess humanity with shrewdness, clarity, and humour. For non-fiction: stylish writing and fresh perspectives on history, science, politics, and cultural commentary from experts, academics, journalists, and critics writing for trade audiences, as well as experimental, genre-defying work and thought-provoking writing on psychoanalysis and therapy.
How to submit
Send a brief cover letter along with a biographical note and either the first three chapters of your work (if fiction) or a proposal (if non-fiction) to kat@lexingtonliterary.co.uk.
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Fiction and non-fictionWants: High quality adult non-fiction and fiction; YA for young teens. non-fiction: natural history, memoir, biography, history, cookery, current affairs, humour, lifestyle, TV tie-ins.
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High-quality adult non-fiction and fiction, YA for young teens. Non-fiction: natural history, memoir, biography, history, cookery, current affairs, humour, lifestyle
How to submit
Send an initial letter to Barn Cottage, Veryan, Truro, Cornwall TR2 5QA with a short description of your book or idea. The agency prefers postal submissions due to high email volume.
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Narrative non-fiction, literary fictionWants: Narrative non-fiction with strong writing (science/nature/landscape/anthropology/history/politics/philosophy/gender/health/myth; environmentally aware). internationally relevant literary fiction; character-led; warm/life-affirming or dark; lasting impression.
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Narrative non-fiction with strong writing (science/nature/landscape/anthropology/history/politics/philosophy/gender/health/myth, environmentally aware). Internationally relevant literary fiction, character-led, warm/life-affirming or dark, lasting impression
How to submit
Email jessicawoollard@davidhigham.co.uk and esmebright@davidhigham.co.uk — submissions should be sent to both the agent and her assistant Esme Bright
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Fiction and non-fictionWants: Page-turners; clever, gripping stories with complicated/flawed characters; relationship-driven fiction; YA/na fantasy; millennial and audience; underrepresented voices; environmental/social issues
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Page-turners, clever, gripping stories with complicated/flawed characters, relationship-driven fiction, YA/NA fantasy, millennial and audience, underrepresented voices, environmental/social issues
How to submit
Submit via the online form at https://amheath.com or submissions. Use submissions@amheath.com only for following up after 6 weeks with no response, notifying of an offer, sending requested full manuscripts, or submitting cookery or illustrated children's titles.
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Fiction and non-fictionWants: Book club/crossover fiction; crime and thrillers (incl unusual hooks); historical fiction (incl historical crime). non-fiction: memoir; narrative-led books from experts (history/science/tech/politics/nature)
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Book club/crossover fiction, crime and thrillers (incl unusual hooks), historical fiction (incl historical crime). Non-fiction: memoir, narrative-led books from experts (history/science/tech/politics/nature)
How to submit
Submit via the agency online form at https://amheath.com or submissions
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Non-fictionWants: History; politics; psychology; current affairs; natural world; expert-led books that change how we think; memoir (unique perspective); narrative non-fiction
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History, politics, psychology, current affairs, natural world, expert-led books that change how we think, memoir (unique perspective), narrative non-fiction
How to submit
Email a cover letter, one-page synopsis, and the first three chapters or 50 pages (or a proposal and sample chapters for non-fiction) to submissions@nurnberg.co.uk, addressed FAO Charlotte Merritt.
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Fiction and non-fictionWants: Thrillers; commercial fiction; historical and literary fiction; narrative non-fiction (history, natural history, politics, military)
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Thrillers, commercial fiction, historical and literary fiction, narrative non-fiction (history, natural history, politics, military)
How to submit
Email - philip@marjacq.com
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Fiction and non-fiction, estatesWants: Fiction: originality/style; literary to commercial; imaginative setting; strong voice; compelling premise; active SFF list; high concept; intelligent crime/thrillers; genre-transcending. not taking new YA/children's; no plays/film scripts. non-fiction: politics; narrative history; sport; natural history; quirky memoir; popular culture; inventive angles.
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Fiction: originality/style, literary to commercial, imaginative setting, strong voice, compelling premise, active SFF list, high concept, intelligent crime/thrillers, genre-transcending. Not taking new YA/children's, no plays/film scripts. Non-fiction: politics, narrative history, sport, natural history, quirky memoir, popular culture, inventive angles
How to submit
Email - ed@johnsonandalcock.co.uk
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Fiction and non-fiction (also scripts)Wants: Action thrillers, crime, espionage, political thrillers; eclectic but list described as pretty full; not children's/YA/poetry; not fantasy/sf/dystopian; prefers UK-based writers/stories
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Action thrillers, crime, espionage, political thrillers, eclectic but list described as pretty full, not children's/YA/poetry, not fantasy/SF/dystopian, prefers UK-based writers/stories
How to submit
Email julian@blakefriedmann.co.uk with an introductory cover letter in the body of the email, and attach a synopsis (250-300 words, including the ending) and the first three chapters or first 10,000 words as Word documents (.doc or .docx). Include the book title and your name in the subject line. Name each attachment with the book title, your name, and either SYNOPSIS or CHAPTERS.
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Literary fiction and narrative non-fictionWants: Fiction: stunning sentences; convincing narratives; on-the-page magic. non-fiction: narrative; personal accounts with political context; transporting/teaching. original voices and captivating storytelling.
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Fiction: stunning sentences, convincing narratives, on-the-page magic. Non-fiction: narrative, personal accounts with political context, transporting/teaching. Original voices and captivating storytelling
How to submit
Email submissions@aitkenalexander.co.uk with the subject line marked FAO Lisa Baker. For fiction, attach the first three chapters or up to fifty pages plus a short synopsis as Word-compatible files. For narrative non-fiction, include a short overview and up to 10,000 words of sample writing, for subject-led non-fiction, a proposal of approximately 5,000 words and at least 5,000 words of sample writing. Include a cover letter with a brief book description, any writing credits or qualifications, and a short biographical note. Submit to one agent only, do not contact agents' assistants directly.
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Fiction and non-fictionWants: Literary and commercial fiction; children's and YA; plus non-fiction incl. memoir/biography, cookery, gardening, humour/gift, history, lifestyle, mind-body-spirit/self-improvement, politics, popular science, psychology, travel (per about page).
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Literary and commercial fiction, children's and YA, non-fiction including memoir/biography, cookery, gardening, humour, history, lifestyle, mind-body-spirit, politics, popular science, psychology, travel
How to submit
Email - submissions@sheilland.co.uk
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Fiction and non-fictionWants: Non-fiction: narrative; political writing; popular science/psychology; history; big ideas; nature; travel; essays; memoir. fiction: literary to book club; emotionally complex; families/friendship; vivid historical fiction.
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Non-fiction: narrative, political writing, popular science/psychology, history, big ideas, nature, travel, essays, memoir. Fiction: literary to book club, emotionally complex, families/friendship, vivid historical fiction
How to submit
Online portal - https://felicitybryan.com or submissions or submit-your-work/
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Fiction and non-fictionWants: Sexual politics; relationships; lifestyle how-to; erotica; thrillers; whodunit; historical crime
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Sexual politics, relationships, lifestyle how-tos, erotica, thrillers, whodunit, historical crime
How to submit
Email submissions@cmm.agency with: a one-paragraph author biography, a one-paragraph blurb or hook including genre and intended audience, a short synopsis covering plot, setting, theme and characters, and the first three chapters as an attachment. Manuscript must be double or 1.5 line-spaced, in 12-point font (preferably Times New Roman), with wide margins and full page numbering. Include your name, address, contact number and email on the first page.
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Crime, commercial fiction, non-fictionWants: Horror fiction; education; politics; feminism
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Horror fiction, non-fiction relating to education, politics, and feminism
How to submit
Email submissions@cmm.agency
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Adult non-fiction (experts or academics, smart science, current affairs), rarely fictionWants: Ideas-led books; smart science/current affairs; niche-obsessed experts; particular interest in LGBTQ and books.
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Ideas-led books, smart science and current affairs, niche-obsessed experts; particular interest in LGBTQ books
How to submit
Email - info@curiousmindsagency.com
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Non-fictionWants: Gripping narrative non-fiction; well written, mind-expanding history, biography, memoir, current affairs, sport, popular culture and popular science (per agent bio)
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Gripping narrative non-fiction, mind-expanding history, biography, memoir, current affairs, sport, popular culture and popular science
How to submit
Online form - https://www.aevitascreative.com or contact
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Fantasy, romantasy, rom-coms, book club romance, female-focused psychological thrillers, historical fiction, commercial non-fictionWants: Dark fantasy; romantasy (commercial and upmarket); dark academia; political intrigue; genre-blending (horror/romance, fantasy/horror); psychological thrillers with a dark edge; unhinged female protagonists; stories from underrepresented backgrounds. interested in previously self-published authors within these genres and fanfiction authors writing original fiction
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Dark fantasy, romantasy (commercial and upmarket), dark academia, political intrigue, genre-blending (horror/romance, fantasy/horror), psychological thrillers with a dark edge, unhinged female protagonists, stories from underrepresented backgrounds. Interested in previously self-published authors within these genres and fanfiction authors writing original fiction
How to submit
Send your cover letter, synopsis, and first three chapters or 10,000 words for fiction, or a proposal for non-fiction, to ciara.finan@curtisbrown.co.uk. Due to the volume of submissions received, a response to every query is not guaranteed. Writers should keep the agent updated if they receive a full manuscript request or an offer of representation from another agent.
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Non-fictionWants: Cookery; health; wellness; psychology; history; memoir; biography; current affairs; topical non-fiction
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Cookery, health, wellness, psychology, history, memoir, biography, current affairs, topical non-fiction
How to submit
Online form - https://www.aevitascreative.com or contact
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Literary and upmarket or book club fictionWants: Character-driven, emotionally resonant, culturally insightful literary/upmarket fiction; sweeping narratives; complex family dynamics; intergenerational sagas; sociopolitical/postcolonial/global themes; speculative or magical realism grounded in human experience; literary thrillers with psychological nuance
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Character-driven, emotionally resonant, culturally insightful literary/upmarket fiction, sweeping narratives, complex family dynamics, intergenerational sagas, sociopolitical/postcolonial/global themes, speculative or magical realism grounded in human experience, literary thrillers with psychological nuance
How to submit
Online form - https://www.madeleinemilburn.co.uk or submissions/
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Memoir, geography, economics, politics, history, nature writing, biography, science, travel, literary fictionWants: Genres include memoir; geography; economics; politics; history; nature writing; biography; science; travel; and literary fiction.
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.
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Fiction and narrative non-fictionWants: Fiction: literary and genre incl historical/speculative/crime/romance; distinctive voice/worldbuilding; moral dilemmas; families/relationships; darkness and humour. non-fiction: history/memoir/current affairs/cultural criticism/popular science/travel/food; experts with surprising takes.
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Fiction: literary and genre including historical/speculative/crime/romance, distinctive voice/worldbuilding, moral dilemmas, families/relationships, darkness and humour. Non-fiction: history/memoir/current affairs/cultural criticism/popular science/travel/food, experts with surprising takes
How to submit
Email anna@johnsonandalcock.co.uk with a short covering letter including a blurb and author info. For fiction, include a synopsis of no more than two pages and the opening 50 pages. For non-fiction, include a proposal with introduction, chapter breakdown, and sample material totalling around 50 pages. Attachments in Word .doc or .docx format, at least 1.5 line spaced, page-numbered, A4. Submit to one agent only, do not blind-copy.
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Fiction and non-fictionWants: Fiction: literary; upmarket commercial; book club; historical; crime; thrillers (no sf/fantasy/children's). non-fiction: serious/pop science (biology/medicine), psychology, feminism, big ideas/current affairs, health/body/mind, personal development; selective lifestyle; narrative/memoir.
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Fiction: literary, upmarket commercial, book club, historical, crime, thrillers (no sci-fi/fantasy/children's). Non-fiction: serious/pop science, psychology, feminism, big ideas/current affairs, health/body/mind, personal development, selective lifestyle, narrative/memoir
How to submit
Email submissions@hardmanswainson.com. Name your chosen agent in the cover email. For fiction, attach a one-page synopsis and the full manuscript. For non-fiction, attach a proposal and a sample chapter, or the whole work if complete. Submit to one agent only.
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Fiction and non-fictionWants: Fiction: literary/upmarket with escapism and page-turning readability; big high-stakes love stories from original angles. non-fiction: writers shifting public discourse with new frameworks; health/medicine/history/politics; biographies/memoirs; also cookery/art/music/lifestyle with strong angle.
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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
How to submit
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.
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Fiction and non-fictionWants: Commercial women's fiction with strong hook/twisty plots/emotion/drama; eclectic list. agency also considers crime/mystery/suspense/thrillers, horror, historical, commercial and literary; non-fiction incl politics/current affairs, environment, lifestyle, popular science, self-help/how-to, true crime.
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Commercial women's fiction with strong hook/twisty plots/emotion/drama, eclectic list. Agency also considers crime/mystery/suspense/thrillers, horror, historical, commercial and literary, non-fiction including politics/current affairs, environment, lifestyle, popular science, self-help/how-to, true crime
How to submit
Email submissions@cmm.agency with a one-paragraph author biography, a one-paragraph blurb or hook including genre and audience, a short synopsis covering plot, setting, theme and characters, and the first three chapters as an attachment. Manuscript must be double or 1.5 line-spaced, with wide margins, in a font no smaller than 12-point (preferably Times New Roman), fully page-numbered, with your name, address, contact number and email on the first page.
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Fiction and non-fictionWants: 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.
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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
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Fiction and non-fictionWants: Non-fiction: experts/journalists with fresh takes (esp lifestyle/current affairs/health/sport); smart true crime; books about women/family issues. fiction: broad; looking for high-concept/hooky crime and thriller etc (see agent page).
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Non-fiction: experts/journalists with fresh takes (especially lifestyle/current affairs/health/sport), smart true crime, books about women/family issues. Fiction: broad, looking for high-concept/hooky crime and thriller etc
How to submit
Email your submission to submission@bell-lomax.co.uk. For fiction, children's, YA, and narrative non-fiction include: a short synopsis covering the entire plot, the first three chapters (no more than 50 pages, double spaced), and a covering letter with details of any previously published work. For illustrated non-fiction include: a detailed outline, sample material if available, and previously published work information. Do not address submissions to more than one agent at the agency.
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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, yaWants: Sf/fantasy; sweeping historical fiction; character-driven sci-fi; action/adventure; crime. non-fiction: history; biography; music
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SF/fantasy, sweeping historical fiction, character-driven sci-fi, action/adventure, crime. Non-fiction: history, biography, music
How to submit
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.
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Literary and general fiction, non-fiction, poetry (select)Wants: Original, distinctive voices; literary and general fiction including short stories; non-fiction with persuasive perspectives and interplay between personal/political (power, class, culture); literary memoir/auto-fiction borderlands; selective cookery/food writing and cookbooks
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Original, distinctive voices, literary and general fiction including short stories, non-fiction with persuasive perspectives and interplay between personal/political (power, class, culture), literary memoir/auto-fiction borderlands, selective cookery/food writing and cookbooks
How to submit
Email - nicolasubmissions@davidhigham.co.uk
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Fiction, non-fiction, poetryWants: Story-led and character-driven novels; rich worldbuilding (realist/speculative; contemporary/historical). non-fiction: history, politics, philosophy, psychology, true crime, narrative sports writing, literary biography; academics/journalists/critics
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Story-led and character-driven novels, rich worldbuilding (realist/speculative, contemporary/historical). Non-fiction: history, politics, philosophy, psychology, true crime, narrative sports writing, literary biography, academics, journalists, critics
How to submit
Email submissions@aitkenalexander.co.uk with the subject line marked FAO Emma Paterson. For fiction, attach the first three chapters or fifty pages plus a short synopsis as Word-compatible files. For narrative non-fiction, send a short overview and up to 10,000 words of sample writing, for subject-led non-fiction, send a proposal of approximately 5,000 words outlining the book and your credentials, plus at least 5,000 words of sample writing. Include a cover letter with a brief book description, any writing credits or relevant qualifications, and a short biographical note. Note whether you are submitting simultaneously to other agencies.
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Non-fictionWants: 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
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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
How to submit
Email - andrewgordon@davidhigham.co.uk
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Literary fiction and narrative non-fictionWants: Literary fiction with distinctive/off-kilter voice; high-concept literary; realist novels exploring moral/philosophical/political questions; non-fiction bold voices, investigative/essayistic work, cultural histories, literary true crime
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Literary fiction with distinctive/off-kilter voice, high-concept literary, realist novels exploring moral/philosophical/political questions, non-fiction bold voices, investigative/essayistic work, cultural histories, literary true crime
How to submit
Email - seren@lexingtonliterary.co.uk
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Fiction and non-fictionWants: 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.
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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
How to submit
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.
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Fiction, non-fiction, literary estatesWants: Non-fiction: history; current affairs; biography; geopolitics; intelligence studies; history of war. fiction: international thrillers and espionage
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Non-fiction: history, current affairs, biography, geopolitics, intelligence studies, history of war. Fiction: international thrillers and espionage
How to submit
Email submissions@nurnberg.co.uk with a covering letter in the body of the email, a one-page synopsis and first three chapters or 50 pages as attachments (for non-fiction: an overview, chapter outlines, and three sample chapters). Address the email for the attention of Michael Dean in the subject line.
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Non-fiction, politics, culture, biography, memoir, music writing, fictionWants: Adult
Looking for
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.
How to submit
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.
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Fiction and non-fictionWants: Literary and upmarket fiction; literary thrillers; smart women's fiction. non-fiction on serious subjects in innovative ways (history, science, memoir, cookery, cultural criticism, social issues, psychology)
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Literary and upmarket fiction, literary thrillers, smart women's fiction. Non-fiction on serious subjects in innovative ways (history, science, memoir, cookery, cultural criticism, social issues, psychology)
How to submit
Email imogen@marjacq.com
Via Email
Represents
Fiction and non-fictionWants: Commercial fiction with pace/plot/character and clear hook; crime/suspense/thrillers; high-concept speculative (not SFF-only shelf); social-mirror horror; uplifting commercial fiction with emotional heart; non-fiction: sports writing and narrative non-fiction exploring contemporary social issues
Looking for
Commercial fiction with pace/plot/character and clear hook, crime/suspense/thrillers, high-concept speculative (not SFF-only shelf), social-mirror horror, uplifting commercial fiction with emotional heart, non-fiction: sports writing and narrative non-fiction exploring contemporary social issues
How to submit
Online form - https://amheath.com or submissions
Via Online Form
Represents
Non-fiction writers and presentersWants: Bold voices from untraditional spaces; broad non-fiction with particular interest in politics, parenting, activism and memoir; represents clients across media (writing/broadcasting/live events/commercial opportunities)
Looking for
Bold voices from untraditional spaces, broad non-fiction with particular interest in politics, parenting, activism and memoir; clients across media including writing, broadcasting, live events and commercial opportunities
How to submit
Email - nlucas@unitedagents.co.uk
Via Email
Represents
Non-fiction, autobiography and biography, health, fitness and personal development, humour and language, inspirational real lives, popular culture, history and current affairs, true crime, war and military, crime fiction
Looking for
Nonfiction across a wide range of categories including autobiography and biography, health, fitness and personal development, humour and language, inspirational real lives, popular culture, history and current affairs, true crime, war and military, and crime fiction.
How to submit
The Robert Smith Literary Agency is currently closed to new submissions and is not accepting any new book proposals at this time.
Via Email
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.
Represents
Fiction and non-fictionWants: Biography; history; current affairs; travel; gardening; health; fiction (per bio) - but not taking new clients
Looking for
Biography, history, current affairs, travel, gardening, health, fiction. Not taking new clients
How to submit
Email submissions@greeneheaton.co.uk with cover letter in the email body, first 3 chapters or up to 50 pages and a 1-2 page synopsis (fiction), or sample chapters or up to 50 pages and a synopsis or chapter summary (non-fiction). Word documents preferred.
Via Email
Represents
Fiction and non-fictionWants: Commercial/high-concept fiction with hook (romance/crime/thriller/general); accessible literary; speculative/SFF/horror; fun fantastical MG; big-emotion YA. less keen on political or gangland thrillers.
Looking for
Commercial/high-concept fiction with hook (romance/crime/thriller/general), accessible literary, speculative/SFF/horror, fun fantastical MG, big-emotion YA. Less keen on political or gangland thrillers
How to submit
Email submissions@thenorthlitagency.com when open to submissions
Via Email
Represents
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
Looking for
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.
How to submit
Rick Richter only accepts queries through Query Manager. Please check his Query Manager profile for more information.
Via QueryManager
Represents
Literary fiction, history, art, social and political commentary, nature writing, non-fiction
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Cora MacGregor is drawn to generically and formally innovative literary fiction that speaks to the present moment, or anything that makes her laugh. Her non-fiction interests are diverse, and include history, art, social and political commentary, and nature writing.
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Fiction, non-fiction, poetryWants: Fiction: novels/short stories/novellas with heart and intellect; protagonists on the margins; fresh subversions; class conflict; formally/challenging work. non-fiction: oral/narrative histories; contemporary political/philosophical issues; investigative journalism; literary/cultural criticism; biography.
Looking for
Fiction: novels, short stories, novellas with heart and intellect, protagonists on the margins, fresh subversions, class conflict, formally challenging work. Non-fiction: oral/narrative histories, contemporary political/philosophical issues, investigative journalism, literary/cultural criticism, biography
How to submit
Online portal - https://felicitybryan.com or submissions or submit-your-work/
Via Online Form
Represents
Nonfiction, memoir, biography, politics, journalism, essays, fashion, food or cooking, arts and culture, history
Represents
Non-fiction, history, politics, science, social science, culture, arts
Looking for
Connor Brown represents upmarket non-fiction across a wide range of subjects including history and politics, ideas and social science, science and medicine, and culture and the arts. He has worked with bestselling and prize-winning authors and represents writers such as A. C. Grayling.
How to submit
For submission details, visit Connor Brown's website at www.connorbrownliterary.com.
Represents
Thrillers, espionage, book club fiction, romance, gothic fiction, horror, dark humor, politics, smart thinking, big ideas
Looking for
Thwaites seeks commercial upmarket writing that is powerful and cinematic yet feels different and fresh. She wants stories unlike anything encountered before with gripping plots and strong voices across all genres. She particularly values effortlessly quick-witted and funny writing with memorable characters, and is currently interested in compelling stories with Jewish themes and politics of the US and Middle East.
How to submit
Email: info@curtisbrown.co.uk
Via Email
Represents
Narrative nonfiction, political journalism, science, business, activism, cookbooks, memoir, history
Looking for
Bridget Wagner Matzie represents a dynamic list of journalists, scientists, doctors, business leaders, activists, and expert writers who inspire, challenge and expand our understanding of the world. She is most interested in strong original ideas, new and international voices, big-think topics, and books that challenge readers and create discussion.
How to submit
Online submission form
Via Form
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