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Fiona Petheram

Peters Fraser and Dunlop (PFD)

Open
RepresentsFiction and non-fiction
Looking forFiction and non-fiction, public figures
How to submitEmail fpetheram@pfd.co.uk with your submission. Aim to receive a response within 8 weeks, if no reply after 12 weeks, treat as a pass.
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Last checked 19 Oct 2026

Mariam Keen

Whispering Buffalo Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsCommercial fiction, literary fiction, commercial non-fiction, children's fiction, YA
Looking forCommercial and literary fiction across all genres, commercial non-fiction, and children's and young adult fiction, with a particular interest in projects with book-to-screen adaptation potential
How to submitEmail info@whisperingbuffalo.com marked for the attention of the Submissions Department. For fiction include a brief biography, one-page synopsis, and first three chapters (double-spaced) as a Word document attachment. For non-fiction include a proposal and sample chapter.
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Last checked 19 Oct 2026

Carrie Kania

C&W Agency

Open
RepresentsNon-fiction, art, photography, music, style
Looking forNon-fiction with a focus on art, photography, music, style, and the unusual or unexpected
How to submitEmail 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.
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Last checked 19 Oct 2026

Laura Heathfield

Greenstone Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsCommercial fiction, crime, thriller, suspense, bookclub fiction, historical fiction, romance, non-fiction
Looking forCommercial fiction across crime, thriller, suspense, bookclub, historical, and romance, as well as select non-fiction. Wants books that entertain from first page to last — the kind you can't wait to talk to someone about, like a new film or a must-watch series.
How to submitSubmit via the online submissions form at https://www.greenstoneliterary.com or submissions. Attach a query letter (including short author bio, elevator pitch, blurb, comparative titles, and any relevant information), a detailed synopsis with spoilers, and the opening three chapters or 50 pages of your manuscript, whichever is longer. Do not submit by email.
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Last checked 19 Oct 2026

Jane Finigan

Lutyens & Rubinstein

Open
RepresentsFiction and non-fiction
Looking forRefreshing narratives, intelligent fresh prose (often dark wit). Fiction: edgy/darkly humorous, gothic, offbeat family sagas, historical or contemporary. Non-fiction: new ideas/experts, memoir/narrative non-fiction, art history/dance, foodie innovators, social change
How to submitEmail a covering letter, short synopsis, and first three chapters (or up to 5,000 words) to submissions@lutyensrubinstein.co.uk. If you have a particular agent in mind, let Susannah Godman know in your message.
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Last checked 19 Oct 2026

Sabhbh Curran

Curtis Brown

Open
RepresentsFiction and non-fiction
Looking forAccessible literary and book club fiction with strong voice, historical fiction (e.g., like Sarah Waters), subversive/funny non-fiction, art or food (fiction or non-fiction)
How to submitEmail - sabhbh.curran@curtisbrown.co.uk
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Last checked 19 Oct 2026

Leslie Gardner

Artellus Ltd

Open
RepresentsFiction and non-fiction
Looking forInternational writers across fiction, non-fiction, film and periodicals
How to submitEmail an enquiry, synopsis, and first three chapters to submissions@artellusltd.co.uk. Postal submissions are not accepted.
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Last checked 19 Oct 2026

Toby Mundy

Aevitas Creative Management

Open
RepresentsNon-fiction
Looking forGripping narrative non-fiction, mind-expanding history, biography, memoir, current affairs, sport, popular culture and popular science
How to submitOnline form - https://www.aevitascreative.com or contact
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Last checked 19 Oct 2026

Justine Smith

Bell Lomax Moreton

Open
RepresentsChildren's books (and illustrated concepts)
Looking forEngaging, original illustrated stories and concepts across genres, children's editorial and illustration focus
How to submitEmail your submission to submission@bell-lomax.co.uk. For fiction, children's fiction, YA, and narrative non-fiction send a short synopsis (including full plot details), the first three chapters (no more than 50 pages, double spaced), and a covering letter with details of any previously published work, all as Word documents or PDFs. For picture books, send the full text of up to three manuscripts in one email, sample illustrations (if available) as PDF, PNG, or JPG, and a covering letter. Do not use WeTransfer or Google Drive links.
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Last checked 19 Oct 2026

Matthew Hamilton

The Hamilton Agency

Open
RepresentsNon-fiction, politics, culture, biography, memoir, music writing, fiction
Looking forSerious 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 submitSubmissions 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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Last checked 19 Oct 2026

Olivia Maidment

Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsLiterary and upmarket/book club fiction
Looking forCharacter-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 submitOnline form - https://www.madeleinemilburn.co.uk or submissions/
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Last checked 19 Oct 2026

Emma Bal

Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsNon-fiction
Looking forThought-provoking non-fiction across arts, humanities and sciences, investigative journalism and narrative non-fiction, cookery and food writing, travel and nature writing, memoir, illustrated projects
How to submitOnline form - https://www.madeleinemilburn.co.uk or submissions/
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Last checked 19 Oct 2026

Chloe Seager

Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsFiction and non-fiction
Looking forCrossover romantasy/romance/dark academia, SFF with strong hook, gothic/horror/thriller, magical MG, adventure, funny books all ages, inspiring non-fiction all ages, diverse authors
How to submitOnline form - https://www.madeleinemilburn.co.uk or submissions/
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Last checked 19 Oct 2026

Maddy Belton

Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsSff, romance
Looking forSFF across genres for all ages, romance including romcom/paranormal/romantic suspense/dark/historical/fantasy, wants big worlds, strong hooks and distinctive voice
How to submitOnline form - https://www.madeleinemilburn.co.uk or submissions/
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Last checked 19 Oct 2026

Euan Thorneycroft

A.M. Heath

Open
RepresentsFiction and non-fiction
Looking forBook 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 submitSubmit via the agency online form at https://amheath.com or submissions
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Last checked 19 Oct 2026

Sam Copeland

RCW Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, crime, thrillers, historical fiction, children's, young adult, non-fiction
Looking forLiterary and commercial fiction, crime, thrillers, and historical fiction. Particularly excited by debut authors and actively welcomes submissions of the highest standard. Not currently considering science fiction and fantasy.
How to submitSubmit by email to sam@rcwlitagency.com. Due to the volume of submissions received, you should assume no response within eight weeks indicates a rejection.
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Last checked 19 Oct 2026

Corissa Hollenbeck

Janklow & Nesbit UK

Open
RepresentsNon-fiction (primarily)
Looking forActively building list: researchers, journalists, historians, academics, nature and culture writers, experts seeking a mainstream audience, ideas that help readers see the world differently
How to submitEmail - submissions@janklow.co.uk
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Last checked 19 Oct 2026

Rachel Neely

Mushens Entertainment

Open
RepresentsCrime, thrillers, literary thriller, commercial thriller, fantasy, dystopian, literary speculative fiction, dark academia, horror, high-concept book club fiction
Looking forCharacters with dark pasts, tragic futures or buried trauma. Crime and thrillers across the literary and commercial spectrum, fantasy, dystopian fiction, literary speculative fiction, dark academia, horror, and high-concept book club fiction.
How to submitEmail submissions@mushens-entertainment.com with the subject line 'Fiction Submission: TITLE OF YOUR WORK', addressed to Rachel Neely. Include a cover letter in the body of the email, a synopsis as an attachment, and a PDF or Word document of your first three chapters, first 10–15,000 words, or first 50 pages. Manuscript must be complete at time of submission.
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Last checked 19 Oct 2026

Joanna Moult

Skylark Literary

Open
RepresentsChildren's fiction
Looking forChildren's fiction from emerging readers to YA/crossover. Not picture books
How to submitEmail - submissions@skylark-literary.com
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Last checked 19 Oct 2026

Ciara Finan

Curtis Brown

Open
RepresentsFantasy, romantasy, rom-coms, book club romance, female-focused psychological thrillers, historical fiction, commercial non-fiction
Looking forDark 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 submitSend 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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Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Eli Keren

Curious Minds

Open
RepresentsAdult non-fiction (experts/academics, smart science, current affairs), rarely fiction
Looking forIdeas-led books, smart science and current affairs, niche-obsessed experts; particular interest in LGBTQ books
How to submitEmail - info@curiousmindsagency.com
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Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Zoe Ross

United Agents

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, narrative non-fiction
Looking forLiterary fiction and narrative non-fiction, award-winning food writers, academics, stylish prose, sly humour, complex characterisation, challenging ideas and identity
How to submitEmail zross@unitedagents.co.uk with a one-line elevator pitch, two or three comparable books, and a back-cover blurb. Attach a one-page synopsis and the first three chapters (fiction), or a proposal with a twenty-page writing sample (non-fiction).
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Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Darryl Samaraweera

Artellus Ltd

Open
RepresentsFiction and non-fiction
Looking forLiterary fiction, social history, travel and cookery
How to submitEmail an enquiry, synopsis, and first three chapters to submissions@artellusltd.co.uk. Postal submissions are not accepted.
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Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Jamilah Ahmed

Barbara Levy Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction
Looking forDeveloping new writers in fiction and non-fiction
How to submitEmail submissions@barbaralevyagency.com with a brief biography and career background, a synopsis, and the first three chapters (approximately 50 pages), double spaced with numbered pages. Postal submissions are also accepted at Barbara Levy Literary Agency, 64 Greenhill, Hampstead High Street, London NW3 5TZ. Note whether you are submitting simultaneously to other agents. Include an email address or stamped addressed envelope if you want materials returned.
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Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Lauren Gardner

Bell Lomax Moreton

Open
RepresentsChildren's and YA fiction, na/crossover, commercial women's fiction, narrative non-fiction
Looking forMG: voice-driven with heart/humour, contemporary or MG fantasy series. YA: friendships/firsts/feels, high-concept/speculative romance or thriller. NA and commercial women's: romance-forward with unusual circumstances, romcom (college/university), darkly comic new-parenthood, also speculative/historical romance. Romantasy: romance-forward, grounded magic, morally grey. Non-fiction: extraordinary challenges/adventures, experts in STEM/history/pop culture/mental health. Not sci-fi, crime fiction, picture books
How to submitEmail submission@bell-lomax.co.uk with a covering letter in the email body, a short synopsis (including full plot details), and the first three chapters (no more than 50 pages, double spaced) as a Word document or PDF. Do not address the submission to more than one agent.
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Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Rachel Hamilton

The BIA

Open
RepresentsHumorous fiction, action fiction, commercial fiction
Looking forBooks with humour, particularly when it is edgy, smart, and driven by characters' own actions, flaws, and foibles. Strong-voiced action stories that create genuine connection with a character before placing them in peril, with premises that explore "what if" scenarios to their extremes. Narratives that deliver surprises in a satisfying, inevitable way.
How to submitOther submissions
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Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Lucy Flynn

Andrew Nurnberg Associates

Open
RepresentsTranslation/rights agent, some UK representation
Looking forFrench language rights (all); Brazil/Italy/Portugal/Spanish language (Children's & YA); enjoys representing authors internationally
How to submitEmail - submissions@nurnberg.co.uk (FAO Lucy Flynn)
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Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Una McKeown

Susanna Lea Associates (London)

Open
RepresentsFiction and narrative non-fiction
Looking forRemarkable writing, fresh voices, and underrepresented perspectives across a range of fiction and non-fiction genres.
How to submitEmail a concise cover letter including 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.
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Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Amy Fitzgerald

The Bright Agency

Open
RepresentsAuthors and illustrators across all genres and age ranges, non-fiction
Looking forPicture books with strong characterisation, genuine emotional impact, and artwork and stories that feel full of life; non-fiction where artists and authors bring fresh energy to familiar subjects through a new perspective or by experimenting with style and format
How to submitOnline form - https://thebrightagency.com or uk or submissions or new?division=literary
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Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Julian Friedmann

Blake Friedmann Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsFiction and non-fiction (also scripts)
Looking forAction 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 submitEmail 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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Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Neil Dunnicliffe

Spring Literary

Open
RepresentsChildren's fiction, YA, children's non-fiction, picture books, illustration
Looking forHigh-quality writing and illustration that takes a fresh or different approach to storytelling or illustration; the agency does not publish a detailed wishlist because they often do not know what they want until they see it
How to submitEmail submissions@springliterary.com with a covering email explaining who you are and why you are getting in touch. Fiction: one-page synopsis and 5,000–10,000 word sample chapters in Word (no full manuscript). Non-fiction: synopsis, rationale for writing it, and three sample sections or chapters, optional short CV. Picture books: up to four full texts. Illustrators: portfolio of up to 10 images as PDFs or JPGs, keeping file sizes small.
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Last checked 17 Oct 2026

Lucy Morris

Curtis Brown

Open
RepresentsNon-fiction and select fiction
Looking forPractical, accessible non-fiction told with an engaging voice, memoir, stories of extraordinary lives and remarkable careers, unusual approaches to life writing. Also works editorially with debut fiction authors
How to submitSubmissions should be sent by email to lucy.morris@curtisbrown.co.uk.
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Last checked 17 Oct 2026

Clare Wallace

Darley Anderson

Open
RepresentsFiction (and adult graphic novels)
Looking forStrong hook/high concept and unforgettable characters, underrepresented voices. Genres include contemporary/book club fiction, women's fiction, romance/romcom, accessible fantasy, historical fiction with a fresh perspective, and adult graphic novels
How to submitOnline form - https://darleyanderson.com or submissions/
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Last checked 17 Oct 2026

Annabel White

Susanna Lea Associates

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction, memoirs, popular science, historical fiction, crime, thrillers
Looking forAnnabel White is a rights agent building a list of East Asian authors in translation, with a strong focus on Japanese literature. She works with agencies and publishers in Japan to place titles with English-language publishers in the UK, US, and internationally. Her interests span fiction and non-fiction, and her current authors include novelists, memoirists, and food writers.
How to submitSend a submission package to london@susannalea.com. See the submissions page for more details on how to submit to the London office.
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Last checked 17 Oct 2026

Agnès Arnaut

Susanna Lea Associates

Open
RepresentsVisit agent's website for details
Looking forSee source page for more info
How to submitEmail a concise cover letter (including contact details and relevant background), a brief synopsis, and either the first three chapters or a detailed proposal. French-language submissions go to paris@susannalea.com, UK, ANZ and Commonwealth submissions to london@susannalea.com, North American submissions to ny@susannalea.com. Do not submit to more than one office.
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Last checked 17 Oct 2026

Emma Paterson

Aitken Alexander Associates

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction, poetry
Looking forStory-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 submitEmail 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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Last checked 17 Oct 2026