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Oli Munson

A.M. Heath

Open
RepresentsFiction and non-fiction
Looking forCommercial 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 submitOnline form - https://amheath.com or submissions
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Last checked 11 Sept 2026

Sophie Gorell Barnes

MBA Literary Agents

Open
RepresentsFiction and non-fiction, audio rights, some playwrights
Looking forChildren's fiction, historical fiction, mystery and supernatural horror; particularly slick and humorous middle grade fiction and STEM titles for children
How to submitEmail - submissions@mbalit.co.uk (FAO Sophie Gorell Barnes)
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Last checked 11 Sept 2026

Rowan Lawton

The Soho Agency

Open
RepresentsFiction and narrative non-fiction
Looking forCommercial genre fiction (romcom, crime, thrillers), accessible literary/reading group, narrative non-fiction (often by women), emotional family drama, multigenerational stories, female-led crime, social-issue thrillers
How to submitEmail - sohoagencysubmissions@gmail.com
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Last checked 11 Sept 2026

Alice Saunders

The Soho Agency

Open
RepresentsFiction, narrative non-fiction
Looking forCrime, thrillers, epic family sagas, book club literary fiction, memoir
How to submitEmail sohoagencysubmissions@gmail.com with a covering letter, synopsis, and the first 3 chapters or first 30 pages. No postal submissions.
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Last checked 11 Sept 2026

Imogen Pelham

Marjacq

Open
RepresentsFiction and non-fiction
Looking forLiterary 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 submitEmail imogen@marjacq.com
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Last checked 11 Sept 2026

Laura Susijn

The Susijn Agency

Open
RepresentsFiction and non-fiction
Looking forAuthors with international appeal, writing in various languages, whose work has the potential to sell rights worldwide
How to submitSend a synopsis and three sample chapters to submissions@thesusijnagency.com or by post to The Susijn Agency Ltd, 820 Harrow Road, London NW10 5JU, UK. Include an email address for their response. If you want your material returned, include a stamped self-addressed envelope.
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Last checked 11 Sept 2026

Claire Conrad

Janklow & Nesbit UK

Open
RepresentsFiction and non-fiction
Looking forUpmarket commercial to literary fiction, distinctive voice/character-driven with strong hook/unusual perspective, multigenerational novels, gripping love stories, funny fiction, feminist/revisionary, experimental/form. Non-fiction: memoir and narrative, history, food writing/food system, nature/planet, popular science, genre-melding cultural writing
How to submitEmail submissions@janklow.co.uk with your full name, the title of your work, and Claire Paterson Conrad's name in the subject line. For fiction: include a covering letter (in the email body), synopsis, and the first three chapters or first fifty pages as attachments. For non-fiction: include a covering letter, a full chapter-by-chapter outline, and a sample chapter. All documents should be double-spaced, size 12, in a reasonable font, and submitted as Word or PDF attachments — no external links. Responses are sent within 8 weeks if the agency wishes to read more.
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Last checked 11 Sept 2026

Alice Williams

Alice Williams Literary

Open
RepresentsChildren's authors and illustrators
Looking forChildren's/YA book projects (UK and Ireland only)
How to submitEmail submissions@alicewilliamsliterary.co.uk with a covering email briefly introducing the submission (genre, age, word count) and a little about yourself. Fiction: pitch in the body of the email, attach the full manuscript as a Word doc (double line spacing) and a one-side A4 synopsis. Picture book texts: attach two or three texts as separate Word documents. Non-fiction: provide an overview of concept, length, structure, readership, and sample spreads or chapters. Illustrators: include a portfolio link and optionally a low-res PDF dummy. Do not use AI-generated text or illustrations in your submission.
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Last checked 11 Sept 2026

Peter Straus

RCW Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsFiction and non-fiction
Looking forLiterary and commercial fiction and non-fiction (good writing, great literature)
How to submitSubmit via the RCW submissions page at https://rcwlitagency.com or submissions or with a cover letter, synopsis, and first 3 chapters or 50 pages for fiction, or a proposal of up to 20 pages for non-fiction. Submit to one agent or assistant only.
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Last checked 11 Sept 2026

Clare Hulton

Clare Hulton Agency

Open
RepresentsCommercial fiction, commercial non-fiction, food writing, cookery, memoir, biography, true crime, lifestyle, health, parenting
Looking forCommercial non-fiction, food writing and cookery, memoir, biography, true crime, lifestyle, health, parenting, and commercial fiction
How to submitBrief email explaining book and target audience, no attachments initially
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Last checked 11 Sept 2026

Bill Hamilton

A.M. Heath

Open
RepresentsFiction and non-fiction
Looking forGreat storytelling, great writing, great history, fiction and non-fiction
How to submitSubmit via the agency's online form at https://amheath.com or submissions, including a cover letter of up to 500 words, a synopsis of up to 1500 words, and the first 10,000 words of your manuscript pasted into the form.
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Last checked 11 Sept 2026

Julia Churchill

A.M. Heath

Open
RepresentsChildren's and YA
Looking forChildren's picture book texts, junior novels, YA (incl thrillers/romance), verse, children's non-fiction concepts, broad/non-prescriptive
How to submitOnline form - https://amheath.com or submissions
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Last checked 11 Sept 2026

Teresa Chris

Teresa Chris Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsFiction
Looking forCommercial and literary fiction. Not: children's fiction, poetry, short stories, fantasy, science fiction, or horror
How to submitEmail first three chapters, a synopsis of approximately one page, and a cover letter including your phone number, address, and any relevant personal information to teresachris@litagency.co.uk
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Last checked 11 Sept 2026

Anne-Marie Doulton

The Ampersand Agency

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, narrative non-fiction, thrillers, mysteries
Looking forLiterary fiction, narrative non-fiction (current affairs etc), and high-quality thrillers and mysteries
How to submitEmail submissions directly to amd@theampersandagency.co.uk
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Last checked 11 Sept 2026

Natalia Lucas

United Agents

Open
RepresentsNon-fiction writers and presenters
Looking forBold 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 submitEmail - nlucas@unitedagents.co.uk
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Last checked 11 Sept 2026

Sile Edwards

Andrew Nurnberg Associates

Open
RepresentsFiction, nonfiction, commercial fiction, book club fiction, thriller, literary memoir, narrative nonfiction, commercial nonfiction, cookery, food writing
Looking forSile Edwards is a literary agent at Andrew Nurnberg Associates building a list across adult fiction and non-fiction, with a focus on perspectives that have historically been excluded from the mainstream. She has worked on cookery and food writing, literary memoir, historical biography, commercial non-fiction, contemporary and commercial fiction, and thriller. She is not the right agent for children's or young adult writing, or for adult historical fiction, science fiction or fantasy.
How to submitSubmit through the Andrew Nurnberg Associates submissions page and follow the agency guidelines, naming Sile Edwards as your chosen agent. Do not approach the agency generally.
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Last checked 11 Sept 2026

Laurie Robertson

Peters Fraser and Dunlop (PFD)

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, book club fiction, upmarket commercial fiction, narrative nonfiction, cookery, feminist fiction, feminist nonfiction
Looking forLaurie Robertson is an agent at Peters Fraser and Dunlop building a list of adult fiction and non-fiction. She is actively looking for literary, book club and upmarket commercial fiction with strong original voices, uplifting narratives, clever storytelling, strong emotional hooks and complex characters. On non-fiction she wants stories that surprise and challenge, narrative non-fiction that reads like fiction, and cookery from food writers who can transport the reader. She is always keen on feminist narratives across fiction and non-fiction and on voices from underrepresented backgrounds. She is not currently looking for children's or young adult, crime, thriller or horror.
How to submitEmail one agent or assistant only, include a cover letter, full synopsis, and first 3 chapters or approximately 50 pages for fiction, or a detailed proposal for non-fiction. Find contact details at https://petersfraserdunlop.com or our-team/
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Last checked 11 Sept 2026

Laura MacDougall

United Agents

Open
RepresentsCommercial fiction, saga, romance, historical fiction, book club fiction, up-lit, literary fiction, LGBTQ fiction, LGBTQ nonfiction, narrative nonfiction, popular science, psychology, history, sport
Looking forLaura MacDougall is a literary agent at United Agents with a broad and eclectic list across adult fiction and non-fiction. She represents commercial fiction including saga, romance, historical, book club and up-lit, and literary fiction ranging from the quirky to the daring and experimental, with a particular love of historical fiction and novels about relationships and family life. As a queer woman she represents many LGBTQ writers and is keen to hear from LGBTQ authors across fiction and non-fiction. In non-fiction she wants big ideas books and narrative non-fiction across popular science, psychology and culture, sport, history, and race, class, gender, sexuality and identity. She does not represent young adult or children's books, science fiction, fantasy or horror, Mind Body Spirit non-fiction, or cookery and food writing.
How to submitSubmit through United Agents naming Laura MacDougall. For fiction send the first three chapters and a synopsis. For non-fiction send a detailed proposal.
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Last checked 11 Sept 2026

Emily Sweet

Aevitas Creative Management

Open
RepresentsNon-fiction
Looking forCookery, health, wellness, psychology, history, memoir, biography, current affairs, topical non-fiction
How to submitOnline form - https://www.aevitascreative.com or contact
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Last checked 11 Sept 2026

Peter Cox

Redhammer Management

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction, cross-media rights
Looking forPreviously published authors seeking to upgrade their representation, self-published authors interested in foreign rights, film, television, and other media deals, and celebrities, whistleblowers, or individuals with unique life stories requiring cross-media expertise. Aspiring unpublished authors are directed to Litopia Writers' Colony rather than through a traditional submission process.
How to submitContact form - https://redhammer.info or contact/
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Last checked 10 Sept 2026

Judith Murray

Greene & Heaton

Open
RepresentsFiction and non-fiction
Looking forRomance, upmarket crime/thrillers, uncanny/eerie/weird literary, gothic/supernatural elements, voiced historical, memoir and narrative non-fiction, health/wellbeing proposals from experts
How to submitEmail submissions@greeneheaton.co.uk with the full manuscript, synopsis, and a cover letter naming Judith Murray as the preferred agent in the subject line
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Last checked 10 Sept 2026

Antony Topping

Greene & Heaton

Open
RepresentsHistorical thrillers, literary fiction, upmarket genre fiction, book club fiction, science writing, food writing, history, nature writing, music journalism, memoir, cultural criticism
Looking forContemporary crime and thrillers, historical fiction and historical crime, upmarket and literary fiction with a fresh or distinctive angle, voices from marginalised or underrepresented communities, and non-fiction on any subject where the author has found the right angle and can make the material a page-turning story
How to submitEmail submissions@greeneheaton.co.uk with covering letter in the body of the email. Fiction: attach first three chapters or around fifty pages plus a one-to-two page synopsis that reveals the ending. Non-fiction: attach three sample chapters or around fifty pages plus a chapter breakdown or synopsis. Attach files as Word documents, not PDFs. Include preferred agent name in the subject line.
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Last checked 10 Sept 2026

Sara Langham

David Higham Associates

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, upmarket fiction, historical fiction, literary thrillers, crime, gothic horror, speculative fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels
Looking forLiterary and upmarket fiction/non-fiction, genre-bending/speculative-adjacent literary, literary historical, family novels, literary thrillers/crime, gothic horror edges, non-fiction art/music/aging/neurodiversity/psychotherapy/sport/science, graphic novels
How to submitSubmit by email following DHA's submissions guidelines at https://davidhigham.co.uk or submissions/
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Last checked 10 Sept 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 10 Sept 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 10 Sept 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 10 Sept 2026

Catherine Cho

Paper Literary

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction
Looking forSee source page for more info
How to submitEmail submissions@paperliterary.com with the agent's name, manuscript title, and your full name in the subject line. Include your query letter in the body of the email, and attach a one-page synopsis and the first three chapters (approximately 10,000 words) as Word documents. Address the email to Catherine Cho specifically.
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Last checked 10 Sept 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 10 Sept 2026

Cécile Chertok

Susanna Lea Associates

Open
RepresentsVisit agent's website for details
Looking forSee source page for more info
How to submitEmail the appropriate regional office with a concise cover letter (including contact details and relevant background), a brief synopsis, and either the first three chapters or a detailed proposal. Do not submit to more than one office. Paris: paris@susannalea.com, New York: ny@susannalea.com, London: london@susannalea.com. No postal or fax submissions accepted.
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Last checked 9 Sept 2026

Cara Lee Simpson

Susanna Lea Associates (London)

Open
RepresentsFiction and narrative non-fiction
Looking forGeneral fiction, book club, literary fiction, smart clean or lyrical prose, interesting form/structure, character-driven with unusual protagonists, stories exploring gender/race/class/sexuality, selective memoir/nature/social commentary
How to submitEmail a concise cover letter with contact details and relevant background, a brief synopsis, and either the first three chapters or a detailed proposal to london@susannalea.com. Do not submit to more than one office.
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Last checked 9 Sept 2026

James Gill

Felicity Bryan Associates

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction
Looking forBroad range of general-trade fiction and non-fiction, including real-life stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things, first-person voices, plot-driven novels, originality and clarity of intent
How to submitSubmit via the online form at https://felicitybryan.com or submissions or submit-your-work/
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Last checked 9 Sept 2026

Claire Cartey

Holroyde Cartey

Open
RepresentsChildren's fiction, children's non-fiction, picture books, illustration
Looking forAuthor/illustrator proposals for picture books, young fiction and non-fiction, illustration with creative brand-building potential beyond publishing
How to submitEmail claire@holroydecartey.com with a cover letter. Authors: attach synopsis and full manuscript as separate Word files named with title and author name. Picture book authors: up to three finished texts. Non-fiction authors: CV, three-page proposal, and market analysis. Illustrators: portfolio of around a dozen images as JPEG or PDF up to 5MB. Do not submit to both agents.
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Last checked 9 Sept 2026

Emily Fernandez

The Bright Agency

Open
RepresentsIllustrators, children's illustration, picture books
Looking forChildren's illustration artists who can work in publishing contexts. Her background covers publishing, art, and agenting.
How to submitUse the official Bright submissions form. Illustrators should upload a PDF portfolio with at least 10 samples and a website or social media link. Author-illustrators should follow the relevant picture book or Middle Grade instructions and include art samples.
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Last checked 8 Sept 2026

Sarah Brooks

Darley Anderson

Open
RepresentsTalking point, uplifting, speculative, historical, women's fiction, saga, book club
Looking forSarah is building a list of bold, voice-driven book club, women's fiction, historical fiction, reading group fiction and commercially accessible stories with emotional depth.
How to submitSubmit via the Darley Anderson online submissions portal. Include a cover letter, one-page synopsis, and the first three chapters or first 50 pages or 10,000 words.
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Last checked 8 Sept 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 8 Sept 2026

Alice Sutherland-Hawes

ASH Literary

Open
RepresentsPicture books, middle grade, YA, adult romance, adult romantasy, adult fantasy
Looking forExtraordinary, diverse stories, strong preference for underrepresented voices, see on-site wishlist for specifics (MG/YA, adult romance/romantasy/fantasy etc.)
How to submitSubmit via QueryManager at http://querymanager.com or aliceashliterary, or by email to submissions@ashliterary.com. Do not submit via both routes simultaneously.
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Last checked 8 Sept 2026