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Doug Young

PEW Literary

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction
Looking forMainly non-fiction, distinctive voice, fresh perspective, broad interests including history, popular science, politics, memoir, occasional off-the-wall novel
How to submitEmail info@pewliterary.com
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Last checked 3 Sept 2026

Nate Muscato

Aevitas Creative Management (ACM UK)

Open
RepresentsNonfiction, literary fiction, science fiction, fantasy
Looking forNonfiction that illuminates the past and present across arts, pop culture, education, politics, sociology, and technology, with a vision toward more just and equitable futures; also select genre fiction with literary merit, particularly science fiction and fantasy stories that explore new worlds while revealing something essential about our own.
How to submitSubmit through Aevitas Creative Management's contact and submissions form.
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Last checked 3 Sept 2026

Emma Leong

Janklow & Nesbit UK

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction, poetry
Looking forFiction: love/loyalty/relationships, family drama/secrets, moral dilemmas, thrillers including legal, dystopian/speculative with mainstream crossover appeal. Non-fiction: original thinkers, personal growth, philosophy/insight
How to submitEmail submissions@janklow.co.uk with your name, the title of your work, and the name of the agent in the subject line. Include a covering letter in the body of the email. For fiction, attach a synopsis and first three chapters or first 50 pages. For non-fiction, attach a full chapter outline and a sample chapter if possible. For poetry, attach a short pitch and 3-5 sample poems. Attachments should be in Word or PDF format.
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Last checked 3 Sept 2026

Paul Moreton

Bell Lomax Moreton

Open
RepresentsChildren's books, narrative nonfiction, biography, sport, music, autobiography, crime fiction, weird fiction
Looking forPaul 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.
How to submitEmail 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.
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Last checked 3 Sept 2026

Clara Foster

Aevitas Creative Management

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, contemporary fiction, upmarket fiction, book club fiction, fantasy, horror, young adult, crossover
Looking forClara Foster wants intelligent, original fiction with deep emotion, strong line-level writing, and voice-led characters. She is looking for adult literary contemporary fiction with a strong female focus, upmarket and book club novels that are cleverly conceived, beautifully written, and accessible, fantasy and horror that explore the real world or the self, historical romantasy, urban fantasy, academic settings, body horror, lightly speculative fiction, and YA/crossover stories that are political while providing a strong story. She is not a likely fit for commercial women's fiction, science fiction, World War II or Holocaust stories, or narratives driven primarily by sexual assault, eating disorders, a great lie, or death of a child. She is not accepting nonfiction except by referral.
How to submitSubmit via Clara Foster's official QueryTracker link from her submissions page. Send a query letter, synopsis, and first three chapters. All queries will receive a response.
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Last checked 3 Sept 2026

Oscar Janson-Smith

Oscar Janson-Smith Ltd

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction, cookery, children's
Looking forOpen to fiction, non-fiction, cookery and children's. Works with journalists, broadcasters, activists, artists, sportspeople, entrepreneurs and content creators.
How to submitEmail submissions, rights enquiries, and author queries to oscar@oscarjansonsmith.com.
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Last checked 3 Sept 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 3 Sept 2026

Susan Yearwood

Susan Yearwood Agency

Open
RepresentsCommercial fiction, romance, saga, crime, thriller, book club fiction, children's fiction, YA, non-fiction, business, finance, self-help, wellbeing, lifestyle, cookery
Looking forCommercial fiction (romance/saga, crime/thriller, book club), children's novels 9+ to YA, non-fiction including business/finance, self-help/wellbeing, lifestyle/cookery. Not sci-fi, short stories, or poetry
How to submitEmail submissions@susanyearwoodagency.com with your name and title or genre in the subject line (e.g. Joe Bloggs, The Title, Book Club fiction). Attach the first 30 pages and a separately titled synopsis or outline. Include a cover email with a pitch sentence, a brief description of the submission, comparative authors published in the last three years, your writing background, and a paragraph on why you wrote the book. Attachments should be Word or PDF, 1.5 or double-spaced, with page numbers. Let the agent know if you are also submitting to other agents.
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Last checked 3 Sept 2026

Gabriele Pantucci

Artellus Ltd

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction
Looking forFiction and non-fiction across all genres
How to submitEmail an enquiry, synopsis, and first three chapters to submissions@artellusltd.co.uk. No postal submissions accepted.
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Last checked 3 Sept 2026

Imogen Morrell

Greene & Heaton

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, speculative fiction, gothic fiction, thriller, psychological horror, noir, non-fiction, history, popular science, political writing, investigative journalism, cultural criticism, memoir, biography, nature, food
Looking forProvocative, 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 submitEmail 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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Last checked 3 Sept 2026

Carole Delmon

Susanna Lea Associates

Open
RepresentsFiction, nonfiction, commercial fiction, literary fiction, international authors
Looking forCarole Delmon is listed on the official Susanna Lea Associates Paris team page. The Paris office says its taste is eclectic and that it is interested in works of both fiction and nonfiction, commercial and literary, with projects that have international potential beyond the French market.
How to submitFor submissions in France, email paris@susannalea.com. SLA asks for a concise and thoughtful cover letter, a brief synopsis, and either the first three chapters or a detailed proposal. Do not submit to more than one SLA office, and do not send post or fax queries.
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Last checked 3 Sept 2026

Anna Power

Johnson & Alcock

Open
RepresentsFiction and narrative non-fiction
Looking forFiction: 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 submitEmail 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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Last checked 3 Sept 2026

Laurence Laluyaux

RCW Literary Agency (RCW International)

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction and non-fiction (international / translated)
Looking forVoice-led literary fiction and non-fiction that cross borders, plays with form/genre, open to submissions in all languages
How to submitSynopsis and bio in English preferred
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Last checked 3 Sept 2026

Isabel Atherton

Creative Authors

Open
RepresentsNonfiction, illustrated books, fashion, biography, autobiography, crafts, health, cookery, children's picture books, history, natural history, popular culture, true crime, select fiction, illustrators
Looking forIsabel Atherton is an experienced literary agent and founder of Creative Authors. The agency represents commercially strong titles in fashion, biography especially music, autobiography, crafts, health, cookery, children's picture books, history, natural history, popular culture, true crime, select fiction, and illustrators. Creative Authors is not currently looking for new fiction clients but is considering well-crafted nonfiction and illustrated books. It is not looking for fantasy, science fiction, poetry, short stories, plays, scripts, or fiction at present.
How to submitSubmit through the Creative Authors Join Us form with publishing history and CV, synopsis, and three sample chapters. Creative Authors does not accept paper submissions, does not charge a reading fee, and asks writers not to telephone about unsolicited submissions.
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Last checked 3 Sept 2026

Julian Alexander

The Soho Agency

Open
RepresentsFiction and non-fiction
Looking forEclectic: bestselling fiction/non-fiction including history/medicine/memoir/illustrated, edgy detective novels, fast-paced thrillers, big stories, smart one-sentence hooks, not SFF/fantasy
How to submitEmail - sohoagencysubmissions@gmail.com
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Last checked 3 Sept 2026

John Jarrold

John Jarrold (independent agent)

Open
RepresentsAdult science fiction, adult fantasy, adult horror
Looking forJohn Jarrold acts as a literary agent for over forty authors. The agency specialises in representing science fiction, fantasy, and horror novelists for the adult market. It is not taking on clients in other fiction or nonfiction areas, YA, children's fiction, or screenwriting.
How to submitEmail the first six chapters as a Word document attachment using the address shown on the official John Jarrold site. Include one paragraph about the work and comparisons with two or three recently successful authors in the same genre. The agency charges no reading fee and is always open for submissions. Follow up by email if the submission is not dealt with in two weeks.
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Last checked 3 Sept 2026

Hayley Steed

Janklow & Nesbit UK

Open
RepresentsFiction (primarily)
Looking forCommercial and book club fiction with a strong hook, genre-crossing, dystopia, elevated sci-fi, big love stories, domestic suspense, horror (incl social commentary)
How to submitEmail submissions@janklow.co.uk with your full name, the title of your work, and Hayley Steed's name in the subject line. Include a covering letter in the body of the email. Attach a synopsis and either the first three chapters or the first fifty pages (Word or PDF). All documents should be double-spaced, size 12, in a reasonable font. Do not include external links, attach all materials directly.
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Last checked 3 Sept 2026

Mark Kessler

Susanna Lea Associates (London)

Open
RepresentsVisit agent's website for details
Looking forSee source page for more info
How to submitEmail london@susannalea.com with a concise cover letter (including contact details and any relevant personal information), a brief synopsis, and either the first three chapters or a detailed proposal. Do not submit to more than one office. Poetry, plays, screenplays, academic texts, and illustrated works are not considered. Postal and fax submissions are not accepted.
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Last checked 3 Sept 2026

Victoria Hobbs

A.M. Heath

Open
RepresentsFiction and non-fiction, literary estates
Looking forBroad/omnivorous tastes, excited by new literary voices, sprawling literary fiction, ambitious/speculative, would like a well-characterised, genuinely thrilling thriller, narrative non-fiction that reads like fiction, food writing, fresh takes on cookery
How to submitOnline form - https://amheath.com or submissions
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Last checked 2 Sept 2026

Vicki Salter

Barbara Levy Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsWriters, presenters and journalists (books and related rights)
Looking forNot poetry, plays, original screenplays, scripts, or children's picture books
How to submitEmail submissions@barbaralevyagency.com or post to Barbara Levy Literary Agency, 64 Greenhill, Hampstead High Street, London NW3 5TZ. Include background and career information, a synopsis, and the first three chapters (approximately 50 pages), double spaced with numbered pages. Note if submitting simultaneously to other agents. Include an email address or stamped addressed envelope if you want materials returned.
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Last checked 2 Sept 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 2 Sept 2026

Doug Wallace

Andrew Nurnberg Associates

Open
RepresentsExperimental literature, literature in translation, serious nonfiction, graphic novels
Looking forDoug Wallace is Managing Director of Andrew Nurnberg Associates International Ltd and is also a literary agent and board director at Andrew Nurnberg Associates, London. He has a passion for experimental literature, literature in translation, serious nonfiction, and graphic novels.
How to submitEmail submissions@nurnberg.co.uk and address the submission to Doug Wallace. Andrew Nurnberg asks for a covering letter in the email body, a one-page synopsis attached, and the first three chapters or 50 pages attached. For nonfiction, send an overview, chapter outlines, and three sample chapters. Address submissions to the specific agent whose list is the best fit.
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Last checked 2 Sept 2026

Becky Bagnell

Lindsay Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsChildren's fiction, children's nonfiction, young adult, middle grade, picture books, illustrators
Looking forBecky Bagnell founded Lindsay Literary Agency. The agency specialises in writing for children, from picture books to Young Adult fiction and nonfiction for young people. It is currently open to submissions, particularly from diverse or underrepresented authors. It is full for picture book scripts, but actively looking for YA in any genre, middle grade with a strong concept or hook, epic middle-grade fantasy, younger 5-7 stories around 5,000 words, voice-led YA, high-concept YA, contemporary love stories, and romantasy.
How to submitEmail info@lindsayliteraryagency.co.uk. For novels, attach the first three chapters and a single-page synopsis as two separate double-spaced Word documents, and put a covering letter in the email body with brief author information and a 2-3 sentence pitch. Picture book submissions should include a covering letter and complete story in Word format, illustrators should send small PDF samples and a link to online work. Postal submissions are not accepted.
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Last checked 2 Sept 2026

Rebecca Carter

Rebecca Carter Literary

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, crime, thriller, narrative non-fiction, history, politics, culture, psychology, science, nature
Looking forFiction: 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 submitEmail - submissions@rebeccacarterliterary.com
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Last checked 2 Sept 2026

Camilla Shestopal

Shesto Literary

Open
RepresentsCrime fiction, thriller, mystery, psychological thriller, supernatural suspense, ghost stories, romantic suspense, historical fiction, women's fiction, middle grade, YA, horror, non-fiction, self-help, narrative non-fiction, memoir
Looking forCrime fiction encompassing thriller, mystery, and psychological thriller; supernatural suspense; ghost stories; romantic suspense; historical fiction; women's fiction; children's fiction at middle grade and YA level; horror; and non-fiction including topical, accessible works such as self-help, narrative non-fiction, and memoir. Does not represent science fiction, fantasy, short stories, poetry collections, erotica, or picture books.
How to submitSubmit by email only. Fiction submissions should include a cover letter in the body of the email, a short bio, a synopsis, and three sample chapters as separate attachments. Non-fiction submissions should include a cover letter in the body of the email, a short bio, a proposal with chapter breakdown, and three sample chapters as separate attachments. Use the submissions page at https://shesto-literary.com or submissions or to send your materials.
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Last checked 2 Sept 2026

Rachel Yeoh

Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, upmarket fiction, book club fiction, narrative memoir, family saga, high society fiction, speculative fiction, magical realism, contemporary fiction, upmarket suspense, psychological thriller, postcolonial fiction, translated fiction, classical retellings
Looking forRachel Yeoh is a literary agent building a list in literary, upmarket, and book club fiction, as well as select narrative nonfiction. She is actively looking for literary, upmarket, book club, global stories, human experience, social critique, class conflict, speculative fiction, family sagas, contemporary fiction, upmarket suspense, psychological thriller, postcolonial literature, translated fiction, classical retellings, and narrative memoir.
How to submitSubmit through the relevant Madeleine Milburn online form and select Rachel Yeoh where available. Adult fiction submissions require a cover letter pasted into the form and one attachment containing a one-page synopsis plus the first three chapters or first 10,000 words. Nonfiction submissions require a cover letter and one document containing a 5,000 to 10,000 word sample and proposal. Do not submit by post or directly to email addresses.
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Last checked 2 Sept 2026

Felicity Rubinstein

Lutyens & Rubinstein Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsVisit agent's website for details
Looking forSee source page for more info
How to submitEmail - submissions@lutyensrubinstein.co.uk
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Last checked 2 Sept 2026

Dotti Irving

Greyhound Literary

Open
RepresentsNon-fiction (primarily)
Looking forNarrative non-fiction, story-driven books that speak to a wider world
How to submitEmail the agent directly using the email address found on her profile page at https://greyhoundliterary.co.uk or agents or dotti-irving. For non-fiction, include a cover letter in the body of the email with a brief pitch, and attach a proposal outlining the book and explaining why you are best-placed to write it, along with sample writing. Submit to one agent only.
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Last checked 2 Sept 2026

Rachel Petty

The Blair Partnership

Open
RepresentsChildren's fiction and non-fiction (to YA/crossover)
Looking forAmbitious storytelling, bold structure/voice, fresh takes on genre, author/illustrators, underrepresented/marginalised voices, high-concept contemporary YA romance, horror/thrillers, hooky YA fantasy/speculative, hilarious MG, screen potential
How to submitEmail - rachelsubmissions@theblairpartnership.com
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Last checked 2 Sept 2026

Hellie Ogden

WME Books

Open
RepresentsFiction, children's books, nonfiction, thriller, suspense, historical fiction, literary fiction, book club fiction, young adult, middle grade, romantasy, memoir, cookery, lifestyle, narrative nonfiction
Looking forHellie Ogden is co-head of WME UK Books and represents fiction, children's books, and nonfiction. She is actively taking on new clients and wants bold storytelling, moving prose, vivid thought-provoking characters, standout debut work, high-concept thrillers and suspense with fresh hooks and daring twists, historical fiction with original courageous ideas, page-turning literary fiction about millennial experience, nostalgia, sexuality and family complexities, upmarket book club fiction with commercial hooks, female-led mysteries, emotionally deep fiction, YA with big heart and voice, romantasy, middle grade adventure with magic, memoir, standout cookery, lifestyle writers, moving narrative nonfiction, and work with social following and cross-media potential.
How to submitSubmit through Hellie Ogden's official WME profile or query button. Include the author full name and work title in the email subject line. Fiction submissions should include a covering letter, synopsis, and either the first three chapters or first fifty pages. Nonfiction submissions should include a covering letter, full chapter outline, and if possible a sample chapter. Include a bio with all submissions. Query one WME agent at a time.
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Last checked 2 Sept 2026

Maddalena Cavaciuti

David Higham Associates

Open
RepresentsFiction
Looking forCommercial/genre fiction: romance/romcom, adult and YA fantasy (romance/spice, trials), crime/thrillers/mysteries, hooky pitches and page-turning drama
How to submitEmail - maddalenacavaciuti@davidhigham.co.uk
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Last checked 2 Sept 2026

Jon Wood

RCW Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, crime fiction, thriller, historical fiction, science fiction, fantasy, commercial fiction, book club fiction, upmarket fiction, history, sport, popular science
Looking forEntertaining and diverse fiction with well-told stories, big ideas, emotional hooks and gripping plots. In commercial fiction, particularly interested in crime, thriller, book group and upmarket titles, as well as historical fiction, science fiction and fantasy. In non-fiction, looks for expertise, fresh ideas and genuine passion for the subject, working across history, sport and popular science.
How to submitDirect queries about submissions to Isobel@rcwlitagency.com.
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Last checked 2 Sept 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 1 Sept 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 1 Sept 2026

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 1 Sept 2026

Dorie Simmonds

Dorie Simmonds Agency

Open
RepresentsFiction, nonfiction, fiction plus, diverse voices
Looking forDorie Simmonds is looking for talented authors with unique voices, compelling stories, market potential, polished manuscripts, collaborative commitment, and platform potential. She represents fiction and nonfiction and is especially interested in Fiction Plus: stories set in a time and place where readers learn about life, people, culture, art, history, or another part of the world while following a compelling narrative. The agency aims to foster global connections and promote diverse voices.
How to submitEmail submissions to info@doriesimmonds.com. For fiction, send the first chapter or first twenty pages, whichever is less, plus a full synopsis and covering letter with a brief writing-career CV if appropriate. For nonfiction, send a detailed proposal with the covering letter and CV. Do not submit a full manuscript unless requested, and say whether the project is under consideration elsewhere.
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Last checked 1 Sept 2026