Our london office was founded in 2000, and our uk agents represent a broad range of authors writing across many genres, from literary, commercial, ya and childrens fiction to the very best nonfiction. They have been exhibiting great success in the promotion of new talent ever since the agencys founding in 1999. This article is part of a 15part series called everything. Along with listing information for more than 1,000 literary agents who represent writers and their books, this new, updated edition of gla includes. The 10 best literary agents for writers by industrial scripts. Read this article to learn more about new literary. Here are twelve uk literary agents actively seeking clients.
To submit your work for consideration, please read about what were looking for below, then email the first three chapters along with a synopsis preferably as a word document and covering letter to either ella or bryony, using the email. Your new complete and updated instructional guide to finding an agent is finally here. We are one of the worlds leading international literary agencies. Jul 12, 2016 your new complete and updated instructional guide to finding an agent is finally here. Or you could even send her an email on the address mentioned on her agent page.
Submitting your book or manuscript darley anderson. Our london office was founded in 2000, and our uk agents represent a broad range of authors writing. In 2015, publishers weekly nominated regina brooks as a pw star watch finalist, and she was honored with a stevie award in business. Use this submissions portal to submit your manuscript to her. She works alongside all the agents, supporting their. Mar, 2017 also based in london, the caroline literary agency is one of the leading literary agencies in the uk. She had previously worked in the foreign rights department at curtis brown, ltd. The 2015 guide to literary agents is your essential resource for finding that literary agent and getting your book bought by a top publisher. These agents have been added to the querytracker database within the past 90 days. In september 2014, hannah ferguson joined the agency from the marsh agency.
Your submission should be in word or pdf format and 1. A ukbased literary agency representing internationally published authors. We welcome submissions and are actively seeking new talent. Accompany your submission with a cover letter that tells us a little about you as a writer.
We are very selective in taking on new authors so dont be disappointed if your work isnt for us. She works alongside all the agents, supporting their clients on both the literary and media sides of the agency and she is building her own list. As well as assisting anna webber, she is building her own list. So, youre looking for a list of literary agents in the uk for historical fiction. We are always excited to read submissions from potential new clients. We are interested in international fiction, but us authors may be better served by an agent in the us in the first instance unless there is a compelling reason to have a uk agent. The agency represents awardwinning and bestselling authors of adult and childrens fiction and nonfiction. Best literary agents 20202021 all genres top book agents. Best literary agencies find the best book agencies. We always welcome new clients at eve white literary agency and are looking for a.
Will francis has a particular interest in literary fiction, thrillers, speculative fiction, and genre writers with a literary edge, as well as nonfiction rooted in provocative, challenging ideas. Five ways to find a literary agent writers and artists. Submissions, literary agency uk, london literary agency, best literary agency, top literary agency, literary agency accepting submissions. Please dont send us poetry, plays screenplays scripts. Aug 04, 2019 catherine joined the curtis brown literary agency in london, uk in the year 2015.
We always welcome new clients at eve white literary agency and are looking for a variety of books. They publish general nonfiction, biography, sport, and humor, as well as selected fiction. New agents are a boon to writers because they are actively building their client lists. The mystery and thriller genres are wildly competitive, so finding the right literary agent for you could make all the difference in the world in getting you a good book deal. Includes all literary agents currently active in the uk.
Read this article to learn more about new literary agents looking for new writers and discover how you can find the right one for you. They have good distributor and are starting to break into the ebook publishing world. No large publisher takes work seriously unless it comes to them via a literary agent, so you do need that seal of approval. All are from reputable literary agencies with solid track records. T hese three new literary agents are seeking clients. Submissions we are always excited to read submissions from potential new clients. Im a literary agent at the new yorkbased wolf literary services, and i move back. The agency represents quality writing of all kinds and we welcome submissions and queries from new and established writers. Nikesh had had the idea for a book of essays by writers of colour about race and immigration in the uk called the good immigrant. Literary agents have the contacts in the new york publishing world and beyond to get your book sold. To kick 2020 off, literary agents jessica and james list the 10 things they look for in an author partner besides the book.
Phoenix lit is looking for highend quality commercial fiction within the crime and thriller genre. We consider everything that comes in and aim to reply to all submissions within a week. Along with listing information for more than 1,000 literary agents. Also based in london, the caroline literary agency is one of the leading literary agencies in the uk. Stevie finegan of zeno literary agency i joined zeno at the beginning of 2020 after time served working for science fiction and fantasy imprint gollancz, adult nonfiction publisher icon, and almost every waterstones bookshop london has to offer. Our uk literary agents have a long history of producing commercial success for our authors in a broad variety of genres.
This is a list of the major uk literary agencies, by order of the year of their establishment. New literary agents looking for new writers are easier to find than you might think. Sarah lapolla joined bradford literary agency as an agent in 20. The 2015 book get a literary agent shares advice from more than 110 literary agents who share. Seren adams worked at granta and foyles before joining united agents in 2015. New literary agents looking for new writers book agents. Phoenix lit seeks exceptional writing from new and distinctive voices. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to our authors, working closely with.
They are seeking a wide variety of genres, including literary fiction. The curtis brown agency has a creative writing course that has found 15. The curtis brown agency has a creative writing course that has found 15 debut novelists in two and a half years. Its time to get it out into the real world and you need an agent. Kingsford and campbell launch new literary and marketing agency the bookseller. It highlights the best fiction literary agents for all subgenres. The caroline sheldon literary agency is one of the uks leading literary agencies representing. Submission guidelines madeleine milburn literary agency.
Literary agent alerts are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list. If youre looking for more information about eve and the rest of our staff, please look at the about page. Uk literary agent listing word count to page whats new choosing a service our editorial services poetry critique service synopsis. Agentquery find the agent who will find you a publisher. Adrienne rosado of stonesong is seeking adult and childrens fiction, as well as select nonfiction in the areas of popscience, business, and the occasional quirky history. Best literary agencies view the top 50 book agencies power ranking below and find out how to submit your book for representation to top literary agents if you submit your book to a mediocre literary. The agency has close contacts with all major publishing houses and is also very active in the selling. I n 1997 the barrie james literary agency recognised, that with more and more wouldbe writers acquiring personal computers there was a greater increase in the number of applications being. Sep 05, 2019 seren adams worked at granta and foyles before joining united agents in 2015. They had met in 2015 when nikesh was looking for a new literary agent after his previous agent had left agenting to become a publisher. Georgia holmes and jade kavanagh work as assistants at the agency.
To submit your work for consideration, please read about what were looking for below, then email the first three chapters. Updated 122019 these four uk agents are actively seeking to expand their client lists. New authors showcase provides this at a very low cost. Submitting a sample of your work for new authors showcase. The agency represents awardwinning and bestselling authors of adult and childrens fiction and nonfiction who consistently feature on the sunday times, new york times and international bestseller lists. Before you send your work for display on our pages you should know that kindle do it so much better, and at no charge. If you submit your book to a mediocre literary agency, you cant expect anything more than mediocre results. Jul 25, 2014 madeleine talks to us about being a literary agent and the festival of writing. She is looking for excellent short fiction, unconventional literary novels, and narrative nonfiction. Publishers bypass literary agents to discover bestseller. Feb 04, 2019 updated 122019 these four uk agents are actively seeking to expand their client lists. Best literary agencies view the top 50 book agencies power ranking below and find out how to submit your book for representation to top literary agents. If youre looking for information about the publishing process, the writers and artists website is a great resource.
Literary agents negotiate publishing contracts, sell subrights like foreign rights and media and. She will accept submissions both via email and post, only with material attached. The agency was founded by nikesh shukla and julia kingsford. Writers digest magazine named serendipity literary agency as one of the top 25 literary agencies. If so, youll love this curated list of 30 top literary agents that are currently accepting open submissions for mysteries and thrillers.
We are always open to accepting new authors and illustrators, but we are extremely selective. So scroll below now to find out who the major players are. Not just new book agents, but also established publishing agents. Submitting your book or manuscript darley anderson literary. Many of our writers are among the highestpaid, bestselling authors in the world. Last year it was announced that andrew the shark wylie would merge or rather, absorb. In respect of historical novels within the genre, please note that for us this covers the period 1910 to 1980 only.
Feb 21, 2015 literary agents are also becoming more creative in seeking new writers. They are seeking a wide variety of genres, including literary fiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction, scripts, fantasy, childrens literature and much more. They had met in 2015 when nikesh was looking for a new literary agent after his. Also the publishers on this list they do not require literary agents. In october, scribe will publish the uk edition of shakespeare, not stirred. Caroline sheldon founded the agency thirty years ago after working as a publisher of womens fiction and childrens books. The mystery and thriller genres are wildly competitive, so finding the right. Updated 2112020 i love sharing the weekly agent alerts, because these are the agents who are the. Sep 12, 2019 updated 20 here are twelve uk literary agents actively seeking clients.
Publishers bypass literary agents to discover bestseller talent. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to our authors, working closely with them at all stages of their careers. The 2015 book get a literary agent shares advice from more than 110 literary agents who share advice on querying, craft, the submission process, researching agents, and much more. Book your place at the festival of writing 2015 uk fest. The people who stand between you and admittance to the promised land of traditional publishing. For submissions procedure, please visit our main submissions page.
Literary agencies consolidate and break apart all the time. Caroline sheldon founded the agency more than three decades ago after years of working as. This article reveals the top 100 literary agents for new writers and established writers at the top literary agencies in the united states. Literary agents are also becoming more creative in seeking new writers. If sent via post, please remember to include a sae otherwise unfortunately we cannot return your manuscript. Madeleine talks to us about being a literary agent and the festival of writing. Anthony sheil in association with aitken alexander associates. Kate hordern literary agency only accepts submissions from authors residing in the united kingdom. Were guessing because youve written a historical fiction novel, which you believe has fantastic commercial potential. Here are 20 literary agents actively seeking writers and their writing.
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