Literary agents If you wish to appear on the Mslexia website, please let us know Browse full listing alphabetically »   Browse by category »   A B C »   Aitken Alexander Associates welcomes interest from writers of fiction and non-fiction (but no plays, scripts or children's please) – in the first instance send an introductory letter, one page synopsis plus the first 30 pages of your manuscript. See website for more details. 18-21 Cavaye Place, London, SW10 9PT 020 7373 8672   www.aitkenalexanderassociates.co.uk Michael Alcock Management represents writers of both literary and commercial fiction as well as non-fiction, particularly biography, current affairs and lifestyle. Send a letter, CV, synopsis and first 3 chapters by post in the first instance, including SAE. Clerkenwell House, 45-47 Clerkenwell Green, London EC1R 0HT 020 7837 8137 alcockmgt@aol.com Darley Anderson Literary, TV and Film Agency specialises in commercial fiction and non-fiction, with a particular interest in women's fiction of all types. The agency also handles a selected range of TV and film scripts, as well as children's fiction. Only postal submissions can be considered. Estelle House, 11 Eustace Road, London SW6 1JB 020 7385 6652 www.darleyanderson.com Blake Friedmann Literary, TV & Film Agency Ltd represents worldwide in 26 markets its authors of women's novels, thrillers, literary fiction, biography and travel books. Also handles film & TV scriptwriters. Only full-length manuscripts will be considered, but please send just first 2 chapters and synopsis in the first instance. 122 Arlington Road, London, NW1 7HP 020 7284 0408 www.blakefriedmann.co.uk Capel & Land Ltd is a small agency which, since 1999, has specialised in literary and commercial fiction, film and TV manuscripts, as well as biography and history books. It does not charge a reading fee and will make suggestions for revisions. See website to find out more about the agency. 29 Wardour Street, London W1D 6PS 020 7734 2414 www.capelland.com Mary Clemmey Literary Agency works together with a US agent to represent writers of high-quality fiction and non-fiction with an international appeal. No unsolicited MSS, send letter with SAE initially. 6 Dunollie Road, London NW5 2XP 020 7267 1290 Jonathan Clowes Ltd was founded in 1960 and since has worked with many well-known writers, including Elizabeth Jane Howard, Doris Lessing and the Kingsley Amis estate. The agent is interested in literary and commercial fiction, non-fiction, radio, theatre and TV writing. No unsolicited MSS. 10 Iron Bridge House, Bridge Approach, London NW1 8BD 020 7722 7674 Conville & Walsh Ltd takes a particular interest in first time novelists, as well as writers of history, science and journalism. Also represents a broad range of commercial and literary fiction and non-fiction. 2 Ganton Street, Soho, London W1F 7QL 020 7287 3030 Curtis Brown Group Ltd is one of the oldest and largest agents in Europe, representing a wide range of writers in fiction, non-fiction, children's books, film, TV, theatre and film. See FAQs on website for full submission details. Haymarket House, 28-29 Haymarket, London SW1Y 4SP 020 7396 6600 www.curtisbrown.co.uk   D E F » Edwards Fugelwicz represents writers of fiction (but no children's, fantasy or science fiction) and non-fiction – particularly popular culture, biography and history. No email submissions or unsolicited MSS. 49 Great Ormond Street, London, WC1N 3HZ 020 7405 6725 Futerman, Rose & Associates specialises in fiction and non-fiction and scripts, with particular interests in teen fiction and showbusiness writing. Website offers instructions of how to submit your material, but please do not send unsolicited MSS. Heston Court Business Park, 19 Camp Road, London SW19 4UW 020 8947 0188 www.futermanrose.co.uk G H I » Annette Green Authors' Agency is an independent agency set up as an antidote to a market full of large corporate agencies and prides itself on its personal touch, with a policy of seeking out undiscovered writers. See website for a list of genres covered and submission guidelines. 1 East Cliff Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN4 9AD 01982 514 275 www.annettegreenagency.co.uk Greene & Heaton Ltd is a medium-sized agency representing a diverse range of writers, including travel writers and children's writers and illustrators, alongside more general fiction and non-fiction. Submission guidelines on website. 37 Goldhawk Road, London W12 8QQ 020 8749 0315 www.greeneheaton.co.uk Luxton Harris Ltd represents some of the best known sportswriters and personalities in the UK. They also represent general non-fiction including history, memoir and popular culture, along with a very small number of fiction writers. They do not accept any unsolicited manuscripts but please write, enclosing a sae, or email with an outline of your project. No plays, poetry, children's books, science fiction, fantasy or how-to. 2 Deanery Street, London W1K 1AU A.M. Heath & Co. Ltd represents both newcomers and household names in the fields of fiction, biography, history and children's literature. In business for nearly a century, it is one of the UK's leading agents. No unsolicited MSS or email enquiries, synopsis and 3 chapters by post in the first instance. 6 Warwick Court, London, WC1R 5DJ 020 7242 2811 www.amheath.com David Higham Associates Ltd works with writers of fiction and non-fiction and is the country's leading agent for children's writing, representing such authors as children's laureate Jaqueline Wilson. Find out about the submissions policy on website. 5-8 Lower John Street, Golden Square, London W1F 9HA 020 7434 5900 www.davidhigham.co.uk   J K L » Johnson & Alcock was founded in 1956. Its clients are writers of general and childen's fiction and non-fiction including specialisms in memoirs and biography, lifestyle, health and personal development. Initially send one-page synopsis and first 3 chapters. Clerkenwell House, 45-47 Clerkenwell Green, London EC1R 0HT 020 7607 0273 info@johnsonandalcock.co.uk Jane Judd Literary Agency has a particular interest in women's fiction, crime and narrative non-fiction, as well as respresenting a broad selection of general fiction and non-fiction writers, but no short stories or plays please. Send letter, synopsis and first chapter with a SAE. 18 Belitha Villas, London N1 1PD 020 7607 0273 Juvenilia is an agent for the children's book market, representing both writers of fiction and non-fiction, as well as illustrators, for this group. Please send preliminary letter with full details and a SAE. No email or telephone enquiries. Avington, Winchester, Hants SO21 1DB 01962 779 656 juvenilia@clara.co.uk LAW Ltd works with overseas associates worldwide to represent writers of fiction, non-fiction and children's books (but no fantasy, plays or textbooks). Considers unsolicited MSS: send – by post – a covering letter, synopsis, 2 sample chapters and an SAE. 14 Vernon Street, London W14 0RJ 020 7471 7900 Cat Ledger Literary Agency deals with general fiction and non-fiction (no short stories, scripts or poetry). Send a preliminary letter with synopsis and SAE in the first instance. 20-21 Newman Street, London W1T 1PG 020 7861 8226 The Christopher Little Literary Agency is interested in commercial or literary full-length fiction or non-fiction – please send a letter, synopsis, first 3 chapters and SAE by post on first contact. 10 Eel Brook Studios, 125 Moore Park Road, London SW6 4PS 020 7736 4455   M N O » Eunice McMullen Children's Literary Agent Ltd works with authors and illustrators of children's books, providing a personal service to these clients. No unsolicited MSS, enquiries and expressions of interest by telephone only. Low Ibbotsholme Cottage, Off Bridge Lane, Troutbeck Bridge, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 1HU 01539 448 551 www.eunicemcmullen.co.uk William Morris Agency (UK) Ltd has a global outlook, with offices primarily in the US as well as London. It handles fiction and non-fiction, although is perhaps better known for its TV, film and theatre connections – as well as helping published writers turn their books into successful scripts. 52-53 Poland Street, London W1F 7LX 020 7534 6800 www.wma.com Judith Murdoch Literary Agency deals solely in full-length fiction. Please don’t send any poetry, short stories, science fiction or children's writing. The agency will offer editorial advice and doesn't charge a reading fee. Approach by letter in the first instance. 19 Chalcot Square, London NW1 8YA 020 7722 4197   P Q R » PFD is a large agency with more than 500 authors and literary estates on its books. Its size allows a great breadth as well, so it handles a full range of books – see comprehensive website for more details. Drury House, 34-43 Russell Street, London WC2B 5HA 020 7344 1000 www.pfd.co.uk Elizabeth Puttick Literary Agency handles excusively non-fiction – see website for broad range of subject areas. Please approach by email (preffered) or letter initially. The website also contains a useful link on writing your publishing proposal. 46 Brookfield Mansions, Highgate West Hill, London N6 6AT 020 8340 6383 www.puttick.com   S T U » Sayle Literary Agency is a small, long established literary agency now based in Cambridge, representing a broad range of literary fiction, crime and thrillers and biography, history, current affairs, and general non-fiction. Interested in considering new writers and first novelists. See website for more information. 1 Petersfield, Cambridge CB1 1BB www.sayleliteraryagency.com Sheil Land Associates Ltd is a well-established agency, boasting clients such as Susan Hill, the Jean Rhys Estate and none less than HRH The Prince of Wales, yet still welcomes approaches from new clients and first-time writers. A wide range of ficiton and non-fiction, plus theatre, TV, film and radio. 43 Doughty Street, London WC1N 2LH 020 7405 9351 info@sheilland.co.uk Caroline Sheldon Literary Agency works with writers of general fiction, with a particular interest in women's and children's writing. Send a synposis, the first 3 chapters and a SAE. London office: Penny Holroyde, 70-75 Cowcross Street, London, EC1M 6EJ or Caroline Sheldon, Torley Manor Farm, Thorley, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, PO 41 0SJ www.carolinesheldon.co.uk Micheline Steinberg Associates deals in the theatrical side of the business, welcoming scripts for theatre, film, TV and radio. Be sure to send a letter and SAE with your MSS. 4th Floor, 104 great Portland Street, London, W1W 6PE 020 7631 1310 info@steinplays.com Lavinia Trevor represents writers of fiction and non-fiction, with a particular interest in popular science for the general reader (but not science fiction). Send an autobiographical letter plus your first 50 pages and a SAE. The Glasshouse, 449A Goldhawk Road, London, W12 8QP 020 8749 8481   V W X » Ed Victor Ltd has clients who work in fiction, non-fiction and chidren's books. Please no unsolicited MSS or email submisssions. 6 Bayley Street, Bedford Square, London WC1B 3HE 020 7304 4100 Watson, Little Ltd handles fiction and non-fiction for both the adult and children's markets, with a strong interest in commercial women's writing. They would like to see an informative letter and synopsis in the first instance – no MSS. Capo Di Monte, Windmill Hill, London NW3 6RJ 020 7431 0770 enquiries@watsonlittle.com A.P. Watt Ltd claims to be the longest-standing literary agency in the world and has an impressive range of clients to show for it. See website for more details, but approach by letter initially. 20 John Street, London WC1N 2DR 020 7405 6774 www.apwatt.co.uk • Return to main listings page • Place a banner ad
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