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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

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

Lorella Belli Literary Agency (LBLA)

is particularly interested in first-time writers, journalists, international and multicultural writing and books on Italy. Represents fiction and general nonfiction, but no children's, science fiction, fantasy, academic, poetry or original scripts. Send enquiry letter or email before submitting.

54 Hartford House, 35 Tavistock Crescent, London W11 1AY ◊ 020 7727 8547 ◊ info@lorellabelliagency.com

Berlin Associates

is one of the UK's most respected boutique agencies, representing writers, directors, producers, designers, composers and below-the-line talent across the industry. Also handles the sale of film, theatre, television and radio.

Berlin Associates, 7 Tyers Gate, London SE1 3HX ◊ 020 7632 5283 ◊ www.berlinassociates.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 ◊ www.jonathanclowes.co.uk

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.

020 7287 3030 ◊ www.convilleandwalsh.com

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

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Edwards Fuglewicz

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.

Futerman Rose Associates, 91 St Leonards Road, London, SW14 7BL ◊ 020 8255 7755 ◊ enquiries@futermanrose.co.uk ◊ www.futermanrose.co.uk

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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 nonfiction. Submission guidelines on website.

37 Goldhawk Road, London W12 8QQ ◊ 020 8749 0315 ◊ www.greeneheaton.co.uk

Greenhouse Literary Agency

aims to nurture and grow to full maturity the talent of exceptional writers, and specialises in children's books for 5-7 year-olds through to teen fiction.

The Greenhouse, Stanley House, St Chad's Place, London WC1X 9HH ◊ www.greenhouseliterary.com

Hardman & Swainson

is actively seeking to represent both established and new talent, and accepts submissions of literary fiction, women's fiction, historical fiction, crime and thriller, YA, middle grade, children's 7+, memoir, narrative non-fiction including popular science and history and other quality non-fiction. Include a brief covering letter, the first three chapters or about 5,000 words, and a one-page synopsis. Double check the submission guidelines on the website before submitting work.

4 Kelmscott Road, London SW11 6QY ◊ 020 7223 5176 ◊ submissions@hardmanswainson.com ◊ www.hardmanswainson.com

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.

The Submissions Editor,
Luxton Harris Ltd,
104a Park Street,
London, W1K 6NG ◊ 0207 318 1247 ◊ submissions@luxtonharris.co.uk ◊ www.luxtonharris.co.uk

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, Holborn, 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

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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 7251 0125 ◊ info@johnsonandalcock.co.uk ◊ www.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 ◊ www.janejudd.com

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 ◊ www.arts.unsw.edu.au/juvenilia

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 ◊ www.lawagency.co.uk

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

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.

Eel Brook Studios, 125 Moore Park Road, London SW6 4PS ◊ 020 7736 4455 ◊ info@christopherlittle.net ◊ www.christopherlittle.net

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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.

19 Chalcot Square, London NW1 8YA ◊ 020 7722 4197 ◊ www.wma.com

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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 ◊ info@pfd.co.uk ◊ www.pfd.co.uk

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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 ◊ 01223 303035 ◊ info@sayleliteraryagency.com ◊ 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 fiction and nonfiction, plus theatre, TV, film and radio.

43 Doughty Street, London WC1N 2LH ◊ 020 7405 9351 ◊ info@sheilland.co.uk ◊ www.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, 71 Hillgate Place, London, W8 7SS or Caroline Sheldon, Torley Manor Farm, Thorley, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, PO 41 0SJ ◊ 020 7727 9102 ◊ 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 ◊ www.steinplays.com

Sarah Such Literary Agency

represents writers of high-quality literary and commercial fiction and nonfiction for adults, Y/A and children, with a particular interest in first novels, biography, pop-culture and memoir. No unsolicited MSS or telephone enquiries; send or email synopsis and three sample chapters (as a word document) plus author biography in the first instance.

81 Arabella Drive, London SW15 5LL ◊ info@sarahsuch.com ◊ www.twitter.com/sarahsuch

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 ◊ info@laviniatrevor.co.uk ◊ www.laviniatrevor.co.uk

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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. Currently accepts unsolicited submissions. Send preliminary letter, synopsis and sample chapters. Please include return postage if you'd like to have your material returned; otherwise you will receive a response by email.

48-56 Bayham Place, London, NW1 0EU ◊ 020 7388 7529 ◊ office@watsonlittle.com ◊ www.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 ◊ apw@apwatt.co.uk ◊ www.apwatt.co.uk

Eve White

is currently reading commercial and literary fiction and nonfiction, and children's fiction for 7+. No reading fee. See website for up-to-date submission guidelines.

London SW1 ◊ 020 7630 1155 ◊ eve@evewhite.co.uk ◊ www.evewhite.co.uk

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Susan Yearwood (SYLA)

likes to read adult fiction (accessible literary and commerical), nonfiction, children's (9-12 years) and YA fiction. Please send the first 30 pages of your manuscript and a full synopsis by email.

020 7503 0954 ◊ susan@susanyearwood.com ◊ www.susanyearwood.com