Agentmatch has a complete list of every agent in the uk with full detail about who they are and what kind of work they represent. Our authors include historians, scientists, economists, investigative journalists and. And likewise beautiful general reading group fiction that we can just lose ourselves in the characters and stories of. She is a former primary school teacher and is currently international rights. Sep 05, 2019 h ere are twelve uk literary agents actively seeking clients. Keane kataria literary agency is open for submissions again. In nonfiction she is looking for unique personal stories, cookery, lifestyle, and work that has a social following with crossmedia potential. Jane gregory has worked as a literary agent for more than 30 years and enjoys working with authors of literary, historical fiction, thrillers, psychological suspense and crime. Annabel merullo represents literary and commercial writers of fiction and nonfiction. Trace literary agency was founded in 2006 by tracy brennan. There are four agents working actively at the agency. Her interests are wideranging and her clients work includes literary fiction, crime and thrillers, young adult fiction, memoir, popular culture, biography, history and current affairs. I write crime thrillers myself, yet my agent represents hilary mantel, and other esteemed literary authors, authors of different genres. Hulse follows up her strong debut black river, 2015 with an even stronger novel about the fallout from an act of domestic terrorism.
Phoenix literary uk phoenix lit was set up by rhian davies to provide a range of services and, under its agency arm specifically, to specialise in crime and thriller fiction for the international market. I am an editor with over fifteen years experience working for three major houses across a broad spectrum of commercial titles within fiction, nonfiction and childrens. Jul 12, 2016 than 110 literary agents who share advice on querying, craft, the submission process, researching agents, and. We have secured deals in more than 20 languages into established markets such as germany, spain, france, holland, italy, and scandinavia, as well as emerging markets. Will francis has a particular interest in literary fiction, thrillers, speculative fiction, and genre writers with a literary edge, as well as non fiction rooted in provocative, challenging ideas. They are seeking a wide variety of genres, including. They are seeking a wide variety of genres, including literary fiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction, scripts, fantasy, childrens literature and much more. We welcome submissions from both new and previously published authors. In that regard, you can consider the following crime fiction publishing agents some of the best book agents representing crime novelists.
Currently we are inviting submissions in the areas of womens fiction, crime fiction, historical fiction and book club fiction. H ere are twelve uk literary agents actively seeking clients. Watson little a long established literary agency which. In nonfiction she is seeking popular science in the fields of human biology, medicine, psychology, ecology and sustainability, and memoir. We sell translation rights directly to publishers throughout the world for fiction and non fiction titles via our network of sub agents and relationships with literary scouts. They are particularly wellknown for representing crime novels and thrillers, although they have also expanded their list to include the best of commercial, literary and historical fiction alongside travel writing and general non fiction. How to get an agent for your thriller its easy to think that because youre writing a crime novel or thriller, you need an agent who represents crime thrillers. Julie crisp literary agency literary agent, editorial consultant, freelance editor. Her clients work covers the whole fiction spectrum, from genre, including romantic comedy and saga, through crime and thrillers, to reading group and literary writing. We are a uk based literary agency representing authors of commercial and literary fiction and non fiction, as well as books for children aged 8 and upwards.
Our literary agents specialise in bestselling commercial fiction including thrillers, mysteries, crime, horror, fantasy, womens, chicklit, accessible literary, comedy, childrens and ya fiction. Currently we are inviting submissions in the areas of womens fiction, crime fiction, historical fiction and book club. Nonfiction literary agents now accepting submissions tck. He founded the rupert heath literary agency in 2001, and is interested in writers of commercial fiction, including historical, crime, thrillers and scifi, plus cutting edge literary fiction. Womens fiction, chick lit, psychological thriller, crime commercial mainstream, literary, mystery, historical and suspense romance. Over the past ten years the agency has earned a reputation for. The agency began by introducing irish authors to the us market. Feb 04, 2019 updated 122019 these four uk agents are actively seeking to expand their client lists. Hulse hulse follows up her strong debut black river, 2015 with an even stronger novel about the fallout from an act of domestic. Literary fiction in crisis as sales drop dramatically.
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. May 05, 2019 here are five uk agents actively building their client lists. A ukbased literary agency representing internationally published authors of fiction commercial and literary, nonfiction, and childrens books. This also included three years spent working in the australian publishing industry. Founded in 2009, the kate nash literary agency ltd, has gone on to become one of the uks foremost independent literary agencies. Submission guidelines madeleine milburn literary agency.
Based in london, uk, law was founded in 1996 by literary agents mark lucas, julian alexander, and araminta whitley. Use the buttons on the right to print the agenteditorproducer list and bring it with you to pitchfest 2020. Here are five uk agents actively building their client lists. The following agents and editors will be attending pitchfest 2020 at thrillerfest xv. Jula ltd is a member of the association of authors agents aaa, a british voluntary trade association providing a collective voice for all ukbased literary agents. Over the past ten years the agency has earned a reputation for finding and launching new writers from ireland, the uk and the us, placing them with harper collins, hachette, skyhorse, poolbeg, parthian, simon and schuster. Watson, little are a longestablished literary agency which handles a wide range of fiction and nonfiction for adults, young adults and children. We have film and tv agents in the uk and us who help to bring our bestselling books to the big and small screen. Phoenix literary uk phoenix lit was set up by rhian davies to provide a range of services and, under its agency arm specifically, to. I am an editor with over fifteen years experience working for three major houses across a broad spectrum of. How to find a literary agent for your thriller jericho. One of the uks leading literary agencies handling nonfiction. How to find a literary agent for your thriller jericho writers.
New figures show that fewer uk writers earn enough to live on, as ace blames falling sales of literary fiction on the recession and the rise of smartphones alison flood thu. Whether the writer writes literary fiction, young adult, mg, upmarket, genre fiction or some blend of each, whether the author is seeking an agent for fiction or nonfiction, for novels or memoirs, short stories, essays, biographies. Whether the writer writes literary fiction, young adult, mg, upmarket, genre. Best literary agents 20202021 all genres top book agents. Use the buttons on the right to print the agenteditorproducer list and bring it with you to pitchfest.
We draw on a century of experience in negotiating publishing contracts, as well as handling rights in our authors books for film, tv, theatre, radio, and digital platforms. Caroline hardman accepts submissions of accessible literary fiction, upmarket commercial fiction, historical fiction. 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. Literary fiction in crisis as sales drop dramatically, arts. We are an independent literary agency representing awardwinning and bestselling authors, as well as fabulous new voices, in both commercial fiction and non fiction from around the world. She also agents some non fiction, but would not be the right agent for science fiction, childrens, poetry or illustrated books. Agentmatch has a complete list of every agent in the uk with full detail about who they are and. For her fiction list, elena is looking for original psychological thrillers, commercial womens fiction and contemporary lives stories. Literary agency based in manchester, uk, specialising in contemporary fiction from the crime and thriller genres to romance and highconcept.
Hellie represents fiction, childrens books and nonfiction and enjoys novels with bold storytelling, moving prose and vivid, thoughtprovoking characters. Always check the agency website and agent bio before. Written a thriller or work of crime fiction and need a literary agent. Chantelle aimee osman is the editor of agora, an imprint of polis books. Trace literary agency llc representing a bestselling. All are from reputable literary agencies with solid track records. Literary agents for african writers african literary magazines. Holly faulks is seeking literary fiction and biography. Darley anderson literary agency, london and uk literary, tv. These guidelines may vary considerably between different agents and agencies.
Dec 14, 2017 new figures show that fewer uk writers earn enough to live on, as ace blames falling sales of literary fiction on the recession and the rise of smartphones alison flood thu 14 dec 2017 19. We are a ukbased literary agency representing authors of commercial and literary fiction and nonfiction, as well as books for children aged 8 and upwards. We are an independent literary agency representing awardwinning and bestselling authors, as well as fabulous new voices, in both commercial fiction and nonfiction from around the world. In 2001 philippa milnessmith joined the agency from penguin childrens. Darran andersons newlyreleased inventory has been making waves in uk and irish press. We do not handle science fiction, fantasy, short stories or childrens books and are not currently seeking nonfiction proposals.
Literary agents for crime, thrillers and action novels. Nonfiction literary agents now accepting submissions by tom corsonknowles 0 comments if youve written a nonfiction book or book proposal and youre looking for a major book deal. We would love submissions from writers who see themselves as. An awardwinning artist, sarah jane douglas is also a mother, a mountain lover and a survivor. The below list of 19 new literary agents aims to facilitate a conversation between agents and potential clients. Caroline hardman accepts submissions of accessible literary fiction, upmarket commercial fiction, historical fiction, crime, suspense and thrillers. About the agency madeleine milburn literary agency. A uk based literary agency representing internationally published authors of fiction commercial and literary, non fiction, and childrens books. They are particularly wellknown for representing crime novels and thrillers, although they have also. Darley anderson literary agency, london and uk literary. The common denominator across our authors is quality writing, great stories and brilliant new ideas. Trace literary agency llc representing a bestselling list. Artellus ltd has been operating as an international literary agency since 1986, representing writers in all fields.
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