MARKETS
INDEX
UK Agents
A - L
A & B Personal Management Ltd Novels, fiction and non-fiction. No unsolicited material: write first before submitting synopsis. No reading fee for synopsis. R.Ellis, Suite 330, Linen Hall, 162-168 Regent Street, London, W1B 5TD. Tel: 020 7434 4262. Fax: 020 7038 3699. Email: billellis@aandb.co.uk.
Sheila Ableman Literary Agency FOUNDED 1999. Handles commercial and literary non-fiction, including history, science, travel, biography and autobiography. Specialises in TV tie-ins. No poetry, children's, cookery, gardening or sport. Unsolicited mss welcome. Approach in writing with publishing history, c.v., synopsis, three chapters and S.a.e. for return. No reading fee. Commission: Home 15%; US & Translation 20%. Sheila Ableman, 122 Arlington Road, London NW1 7HP. Tel: 020 7485 3409. Fax: 020 7485 3409. Email: sheila@ableman.freeserve.co.uk
The Agency (London) Ltd FOUNDED 1995. Handles children's fiction, TV, film, theatre, radio scripts. No adult fiction or non-fiction. Send letter with s.a.e. No reading fee. CLIENTS: William Boyd, Andrew Davies, Jimmy McGovern, Lucy Cannon. Commission: Home 10%; US various. Stephen Durbridge, 24 Pottery Lane, Holland Park, London W11 4LZ. Tel: 020 7727 1346. Fax 020 7727 9037. Email: info@theagency.co.uk
Gillon Aitken Associates Ltd FOUNDED 1977. Handles fiction and non-fiction. No plays or scripts unless by existing clients. Send preliminary letter, with synopsis and return postage, in the first instance. No reading fee. CLIENTS: Pat Barker, Sebastian Faulks, Helen Fielding, Germaine Greer, Alan Hollinghurst, Susan Howatch, A. L. Kennedy, Douglas Kennedy, Pauline Melville, V. S. Naipul, Tim Parks, Caryl Phillips, Piers Paul Read. Commission: Home 10%; US 15%; Translation 20%. Gillon Aitken, 29 Fernshaw Road, London SW10 0TG. Tel: 020 7351 7561. Fax: 020 7376 3594
Michael Alcock Management Handles general non-fiction including current affairs, biography and memoirs, history, lifestyle, health and personal development; literary and commercial mainstream fiction. No unsolicited mss; approach by letter in the first instance giving details of writing and other media experience, plus synopsis. For fiction send first three chapters as well. S.a.e. essential for response. No reading fee. CLIENTS include Tamsin Blanchard, James Burke, Barbara Currie, Tom Dixon. Contacts Michael Alcock, Clerkenwell House, 45-47 Clerkenwell Green, London EC1R 0HT. Email: Alcockmgt@aol.com
Darley Anderson Literary, TV & Film Agency Highly recommended, with an excellent track history. Handles commercial fiction and non-fiction; children's fiction; also scripts for film and TV. No academic books or poetry. Special interests - Fiction: all types of thrillers and women's and young male fiction, including contemporary romantic sagas, women in jeopardy; also crime (American/hard-boiled/cosy/ historical), horror, comedy, all types of American and Irish novels. Non-fiction: celebrity autobiographies, biographies, 'true life' women in jeopardy, relevatory history and science, popular psychology, self-improvement, diet, health, beauty, fashion, humour/cartoons, gardening, cookery, inspirational and religious. Send letter and outline with first three chapters; return postage/s.a.e. essential. Clients include: Gyles Brandreth, Lee Child, Martina Cole, John Connolly, Rebecca Shaw, Linda Taylor. Commission: Home 15%; US 20%. Contacts: Darley Anderson, Kerith Biggs (Crime/ Foreign Rights), Elizabeth Wright (Women's Fiction/Love Stories/'Tearjerkers'), Petra Shika (Non-Fiction), Carrie Goodman (Children's books/TV) Estelle House, 11 Eustace Road, London SW6 1JB. Tel: 020 7385 6652. Fax: 020 7386 5571. Email: enquiries@darleyanderson.com Website: www.darleyanderson.com
Anubis Literary Agency FOUNDED 1994. Genre fiction: horror, science fiction, fantasy (home 15%, USA/translation 20%). No other material considered. Send 50pp, a one-page synopsis and sae (essential). No reading fee. No telephone calls. No reading fee. Steve Calcutt, 6 Birdhaven Close, Lighthorne, Warwick CV35 0BE. Tel: 01926 642588. Email: writestuff@btinternet.com
Artellus Limited Full-length and short mss. Crime, science fiction, historical,. contemporary and literary fiction; non-fiction, current affairs, biography, Science No reading fee. Will suggest revision. Works directly in the USA and with agencies in Europe Japan and Russia. Chairman Gabriele Pantucci. Director Leslie Gardner, 30 Dorset House, Gloucester Place, London NW1 SAD. Tel: 020 7935 6972. Fax 020 7487 5957. Website: www.artellusltd.co.uk
Author Literary Agents New writers and creatives welcome. Most fiction and non-fiction genres and media considered, especially content that targets million-plus well researched and clearly defined readerships and audiences. Email or s.a.e. for guidelines key to submission. John Havergal, 53 Talbot Road, Highgate, London N6 4QX. Tel: 020 8341 0442/07989 318245 (mobile). Fax: 020 8341 0442. Email: agile@authors.co.uk
The Bell Lomax Agency Handles quality fiction and non-fiction, biography, children's, business and sport. No unsolicited mss without preliminary letter. No scripts. No reading fee. Executives: Eddie Bell, Pat Lomax, Paul Moreton, June Bell. James House, 1 Babmaes Street, London SW1Y 6HF. Tel: 020 7930 4447. Fax: 020 7925 0118. Email: agency@bell-lomax.co.uk
Blake Friedmann Literary Agency Ltd FOUNDED 1977. Handles all kinds of fiction from genre to literary; a varied range of specialised and general non-fiction, plus scripts for TV, radio and film. No poetry, juvenile, science fiction or short stories (unless from existing clients). Special interests - commercial women's fiction, literary fiction, upmarket non-fiction. Unsolicited mss welcome but initial letter with synopsis and first two chapters preferred. Letters should contain as much information as possible on previous writing experience, aims for the future, etc. No reading fee. Clients include: Ted Allbeury, Jane Asher, Elizabeth Chadwick, Barbara Erskine, John Harvey, Michael Ridpath, Tim Sebastian. Commission: Books: Home 15%; US & Translation 20%. Radio/TV/Film: 15%. 122 Arlington Road, London NW1 7HP. Tel: 020 7284 0408. Fax: 020 7284 0442. Email:
<contact>@blakefriedmann.co.uk Contacts: Carole Blake (books), Julian Friedmann (film/TV), Conrad Williams (original scripts/radio), Isabel Dixon (books) BookBlast Ltd Handles traditional and underground fiction and non-fiction. No unsolicited mss. No submissions on disk, by fax or e-mail. Preliminary letter, synopsis, biographical information and sae essential, also names of agents and publishers previously contacted. Film, TV and radio rights mainly sold in works by existing clients. BookBlast Ltd, PO Box 20184, London W10 5AU. Tel: 020 8968 3089. Fax: 020 8932 4087. Website: www.bookblast.com
Felicity Bryan Handles fiction of various types and non-fiction with emphasis on history, biography, science and current affairs. No scripts for TV, radio or theatre. No crafts, how-to, science fiction or light romance. No unsolicited mss. Best approach by letter. No reading fee. Clients include Karen Armstrong, Simon Blackburn, Rosamunde Pilcher, Miriam Stoppard. Agents Felicity Bryan, Catherine Clarke. Contact: Michele Topham, 2A North Parade, Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 6LX. Tel: 01865 513816. Fax: 01865 310055
Brie Burkeman Handles commercial and literary full-length fiction and non-fiction. Film, TV, theatre scripts. No academic, text, poetry, short stones, musicals or short films. No reading fee but return postage essential. Unsolicited e-mail attachments will be deleted without opening. Brie Burkeman, 14 Neville Court, Abbey Road, London NW8 9DD. Tel: 070 9223 9113. Fax: 0709 223 9111. Email: brie.burkeman@mail.com
Juliet Burton Literary Agency FOUNDED 1999. Handles fiction and non-fiction. Special interests: crime and women's fiction. No plays, film scripts, articles, poetry or academic material. No reading fee. Approach in writing in the first instance; send synopsis and two sample chapters with s.a.e. No unsolicited mss. Commission: Home 10%; US & Translation 20%. Juliet Burton, 2 Clifton Avenue, London W12 9DR. Tel: 020 8762 0148. Fax 020 8743 8765
Capel & Land Ltd Handles fiction and non-fiction. Also film, TV, theatre and radio scripts. No children's or illustrated books. Send sample chapters and synopsis with covering letter in the first instance. No reading fee. Clients Julie Burchill, Henry Porter, Louis Theroux. Contact Georgina Capel, 29 Wardour Street, London W1D 6PS, Tel: 020 7734 2414. Fax: 020 7734 8101. Email: georgina@capelland.co.uk
Judith Chilcote Agency FOUNDED 1990. Handles commercial fiction, TV tie-ins, health and nutrition, sport, cinema, self-help, popular psychology, biography and autobiography, cookery and current affairs. No academic, science fiction, children's, short stories, film scripts or poetry. No approaches by e-mail. Send letter with c.v., synopsis, three chapters and s.a.e. for return. No reading fee. Commission: Home 15%; Overseas 20-25%. Judith Chilcote, 8 Wentworth Mansions, Keats Grove, London NW3 2RL. Tel: 020 7794 3717. Email: judybks@aol.com
Teresa Chris Literary Agency FOUNDED 1989. Handles crime, general, women's, commercial and literary fiction, and non-fiction: health, travel, cookery, lifestyle, sport and fitness, gardening, etc. Specialises in crime fiction and commercial women's fiction. No scripts. Film and TV rights handled by co-agent. No poetry, short stories, fantasy, science fiction or horror. Unsolicited mss welcome. Send query letter with first two chapters plus two-page synopsis (s.a.e. essential) in first instance. No reading fee. Commission Home 10%; US 15%; Translation 20%. Teresa Chris, 43 Musard Road, London W6 8NR. Tel: 020 7386 0633
Conville & Walsh Limited Handles literary and commercial fiction plus serious, narrative and non-fiction. Clare Conville also represents many successful children's authors. Particularly interested in first-time novelists. 2 Ganton Street, Soho, London W1F 7QL. Tel: 020 7287 3030. Fax: 020 7287 4545 Email:
<name>@convilleandwalsh.com Directors Clare Conville, Patrick Walsh (book rights), Sam North (film/TV rights) ESTABLISHED in 2000 by Clare Conville (ex-A. P. Watt) and Patrick Walsh (ex-Christopher Little Literary Agency). Curtis Brown Group Ltd Long-established literary agency, whose first sales were made in 1899. Merged with John Farquharson, forming the Curtis Brown Group Ltd in 1989. Also represents directors, designers, presenters and actors. Handles a wide range of subjects including fiction, general non-fiction, children's books and associated rights (including multimedia) as well as film, theatre, TV and radio scripts. Outline for non-fiction and short synopsis for fiction with two or three sample chapters and autobiographical note. No reading fee. Return postage essential. Commission: Home 10%; US & Translation 20%. Haymarket House, 28/29 Haymarket, London SW1Y 4SP. Tel: 020 7393 4400 . Fax: 020 7393 4401 Email: cb@curtisbrown.co.uk
Caroline Davidson Literary Agency FOUNDED 1988. Handles fiction and non-fiction, including archaeology, architecture, art, astronomy, biography, cookery, crafts, design, fitness, gardening, health, history, medicine, music, natural history, reference, science, self-help and how-to, TV tie-ins. Many highly illustrated books. Finished, polished first novels positively welcomed. No occult, short stories, children's, plays or poetry. Writers should send an initial letter giving details of the project, including the first 50 pages of their novel if a fiction writer, together with c.v. and return postage. Submissions without the latter are not considered or returned. Clients include: Susan Aldridge, Robert Baldock, Elizabeth Bradley, Lisa Chaney, Andrew Dalby, Emma Donoghue, Paul Hillyard, Simon Nolan, Diane Purkiss. Caroline Davidson, 5 Queen Anne's Gardens, London W4 1TU. Tel: 020 8995 5768. Fax: 020 8994 2770
Dorian Literary Agency (DLA) FOUNDED 1986. Handles mainstream and commercial full-length adult fiction; specialities are women's (including contemporary and sagas), crime and thrillers; horror, science fiction and fantasy. Also, limited non-fiction: primarily self-help and media-related subjects; plus scripts for TV and radio. No poetry, children's, theatrical scripts, short stories, academic or technical. Introductory letter with synopsis/outline and first chapter (with return postage) only please. Equiries or submissions by fax or e-mail will not be acceptable. No reading fee. Clients include Gillian Bradshaw, Stephen Jones, Brian Lumley. Commission: Home 10%; US 15%; Translation 20-25%. Dorothy Lumley, Upper Thornehill, 27 Church Road, St Marychurch, Torquay, Devon TQ1 4QY. Tel: 01803 312095. Fax: 01803 312095
Eddison Pearson Ltd FOUNDED 1995. Handles literary fiction and non-fiction, contemporary fiction, children's books, poetry for the literary market. Please enquire in writing, enclosing s.a.e. Email enquiries also welcome. No unsolicited mss. No reading fee. Commission: Home 10%; US & Translation 15%.Clare Pearson, 6 Swains Lane, London N6 6QU. Tel: 020 7700 7763. Email: box1@eddisonpearson.com
Lisa Eveleigh Literary Agency FOUNDED 1996. Handles literary and commercial fiction and non-fiction. No scripts, science fiction or horror. Historical fiction accepted, providing it's set in the 18th or 19th century. Specialises in rock biography, health and astrology. Unsolicited mss welcome; preliminary letter with synopsis (plus three chapters for fiction) and return postage required. No reading fee. Clients include: Philip Casey, Paul Heiney, Lisa Kopper, Libby Purves, Grace Wynne-Jones. Commission: Home 15%; US & Translation 20%. The Lisa Eveleigh Literary Agency 3rd Floor 11/12 Dover Street London W1S 4LJ. Tel: 0207 399 2803. Fax: 0207 399 2801. Email: eveleigh@dial.pipex.com Please restrict email content to preliminary letter only.
Fox & Howard Literary Agency FOUNDED 1992. A small agency, specialising in non-fiction, that prides itself on working closely with its authors. Handles biography, history and popular culture, reference, business, gardening, mind, body and spirit, self-help, health. No scripts. No poetry, plays, short stories, children's, science fiction, fantasy and horror. No unsolicited mss; send letter, synopsis and sample chapter with s.a.e. for response. No reading fee. Clients include: Sarah Bardett, Simon Collin, Mary Stewart, Jane Struthers. Commission: Home 10-15%; US & Translation 20%. Chelsey Fox, 4 Brarnerton Street, London SW3 5JX. Tel: 020 7352 8691. Fax: 020 7352 8691
Fraser Ross Associates Have earned a high reputation since their inception. The agency is also involved in the development of literary projects including the Puskin Prize which recognises literary efforts by young people, with sections for entries in English, Irish and Russian. They also administer the Blue Peter Book Awards on behalf of the BBC. They are involved in training teachers and librarians, particularly in the field of reading and writing for young people. They have high standards and are looking both for writing ability and promise. Submissions should be typed on one side of the page with the usual generous margins. They should include a CV, a synopsis and three chapters (up to 25 pages) of the proposed volume. A sae must be enclosed and postage must be sufficient for delivery. (Weigh the package before posting.) Fraser Ross Associates, 6 Wellington Place, Edinburgh EH6 7EQ.
David Godwin Associates FOUNDED 1996. Handles literary and general fiction, non-fiction, biography. No scripts, science fiction or children's. No reading fee. Send covering letter with first three chapters. Commission: Home 10%; Overseas 20%. David Godwin, 55 Monmouth Street, London WC2H 9DG. Tel: 020 7240 9992. Email: assistant@davidgodwinassociates.co.uk
Annette Green Authors' Agency Full-length MSS (home 15%, overseas 20%). Literary and general fiction and non-fiction, Popular culture, history, science, teenage fiction. No dramatic scripts, poetry, children's, SF or fantasy. No reading fee. Preliminary letter, synopsis, sample chapter and sae essential. Authors include Andrew Baker, Nick Barlay. 1 East Cliff Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN4 9AD. Tel: (01892) 514275. Fax: (01892) 518124. Email annettekgreen@aol.com See Website.
Christine Green Authors' Agent FOUNDED 1984. Handles fiction (general and literary) and general non-fiction. No scripts, poetry or children's. No unsolicited mss; initial letter and synopsis preferred. No reading fee but return postage essential. Commission: Home 10%; US & Translation 20%. Christine Green, 6 Whitehorse Mews, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7QD. Tel: 020 7401 8844.
Louise Greenberg FOUNDED 1997. Handles fiction and non-fiction. No poetry, health or sport. No reading fee. Unsolicited mss welcome - send letter, synopsis and first two chapters; sae essential. Commission: Home 15%; US/Translation 20%. Louise Greenberg, The End House, Church Crescent, London N3 1BG. Tel: 020 8349 1179. Fax: 020 8343 4559. Email: louisegreenberg@msn.com
Gregory & Company Authors' Agents FOUNDED 1987. Handles full-length fiction and non-fiction. Special interest crime, suspense, thrillers, literary and commercial fiction. Particularly successful in selling foreign rights. No original plays, film or TV scripts (only published books are sold to film and TV). No science fiction, fantasy, poetry, academic or children's books. No reading fee. Editorial advice given to own authors. No unsolicited mss; send a preliminary letter with synopsis and first three chapters (plus return postage). Short submissions by fax or e-mail. Commission: Home 15%; Newspapers 20%; US & Translation 20%; Radio/TV/Film 15%. Jane Gregory, 3 Barb Mews, London W6 7PA. Tel: 020 7610 4676. Fax: 020 7610 4686. Email: info@gregoryandcompany.co.uk Website: http://www.gregoryandcompany.co.uk/index.htm
Antony Harwood Ltd Happy to consider submissions of fiction and non-fiction in every genre and category except for children’s fiction for readers aged ten or younger, screenwriting and poetry.. Will suggest revision. No reading fee. Authors include Ethan Coen, Louise Doughty. 103 Walton Street Oxford OX2 6EB. Tel: 01865 559 615. Fax: 01865 310 660. Email: mail@antonyharwood.com. Submission details on Website
A. M. Heath & Co. Ltd Handles fiction, general non-fiction and children's. No dramatic scripts, poetry or short stories. Preliminary letter and synopsis essential. No reading fee. Clients include: Joan Aiken, Christopher Andrew, Bella Bathurst, Anita Brookner, Katie Fforde. Commission: Home 10-15%; US & Translation 20%; Film & TV 15%. 6 Warwick Court, London WC1R 5DJ. Tel: 020 7242 2811. Fax: 020 7242 2711. Website: http://www.amheath.com
David Higham Associates Ltd FOUNDED 1935. Handles fiction and general non-fiction: biography, history, current affairs, etc. Also scripts. Preliminary letter with synopsis essential in first instance. No reading fee. Clients include John le Carre, Stephen Fry, Jane Green, James Herbert, Jeremy Paxman. Commission: Home 10%; US & Translation 20%. 5-8 Lower John Street, Golden Square, London W1F 9HA. Tel: 020 7434 5900. Fax: 020 7437 1072. Email: dha@davidhigham.co.uk
Kate Hordern Literary Agency FOUNDED 1999. Handles quality literary and commercial fiction including women's, suspense and genre fiction; also general non-fiction including history, cultural history, popular science. No children's books. Approach in writing in the first instance with details of project. Synopsis required for fiction; proposal/chapter breakdown for non-fiction. Sample chapters on request only. S.a.e. essential. No reading fee. Commission: Home 15%; US & Translation 20%. Kate Hordern, 18 Mortimer Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 4EY. Tel: 0117 923 9368. Email: katehordern@compuserve.com
Jane Judd Literary Agency FOUNDED 1986. Handles general fiction and non-fiction: women's fiction, crime, thrillers, literary fiction, humour, biography, investigative journalism, health, women's interests and travel. Looking for good contemporary women's fiction but not Mills & Boon-type. No scripts, academic, gardening or DIY. Approach with letter, including synopsis, first chapter and return postage. Initial telephone call helpful in the case of non-fiction. Clients include: Patrick Anthony, the John Brunner estate, Jillie Collings, Andy Dougan, Jill Mansell, Jonathon Porritt. Commission: Home 10%; US & Translation 20%. Jane Judd, 18 Belitha Villas, London Nl 1PD. Tel: 020 7607 0273. Fax: 020 7607 0623
The Leo Media & Entertainment Group A literary and film representation company providing representation and legal services in the media industry throughout the world. Website: www.leomediagroup.com. The Leo Media & Entertainment Group, 150 Minories, London EC3N 1LS. Tel: +44 (0)20 8905 5191. Fax: +44 (0)8701 330 258. E-mail: info@leomediagroup.com
Barbara Levy Literary Agency Full-length MSS. Fiction and general non-fiction (home 10%, overseas by arrangement). Film and TV rights for existing clients only. No reading fee, but preliminary letter with synopsis and sae essential. Barbara Levy, 64 Greenhill, Hampstead High Street, London NW3 5TZ. Tel: 020 7435 9046. Fax: 020 7431 2063
Limelight Management FOUNDED 1991. Handles general non-fiction and fiction books; cookery, gardening, antiques, interior design, wine, art and crafts and health. No TV, film, radio or theatre. Not interested in science fiction, short stories, plays, children's. Specialises in illustrated books. Unsolicited mss welcome; send preliminary letter (s.a.e. essential). No reading fee. Commission: Home 15%; US & Translation 20%. Fiona Lindsay, 33 Newman Street, London W1P 3PD. Tel: 020 7637 2529. Fax: 020 7637 2538. Email: limelight.management@virgin.net
The Christopher Little Literary Agency Handles commercial and literary full-length fiction, non-fiction. Special interests - crime, thrillers, popular science and narrative, and investigative non-fiction. No poetry, plays, science fiction, fantasy, textbooks, illustrated children's books or short stories. No reading fee. Send synopsis and first three chapters (and s.a.e.) in first instance. Clients include: John Gordon Davis, John Emsley, Penny Faith, Caron Freebom, Janet Gleeson, Tom Holland, A. J. Quinnell, Candace Robb, Peter Rosenberg, J. K. Rowling, John Watson, James Whitaker, John Wilson. Commission: Home 15%; US, Canada, Translation, Motion Picture 20%. 10 Eel Brook Studios, 125 Moore Park Road, London SW6 4PS. Tel: 020 7736 4455. Fax: 020 7736 4490. Email: info@christopherlittle.net Website: http://www.christopherlittle.net
Andrew Lownie Literary Agency Biography, history, reference, current affairs, and packaging journalist and celebrities for the book market (worldwide 15%). No reading fee; will suggest a revision. Andrew Lownie, 36 Great Smith St, London, SW1P 3BU. Tel: 0207 222 7574. Fax: 0207 222 7576. Email: lownie@globalnet.co.uk Web: www.andrewlownie.co.uk
Lutyens and Rubinstein FOUNDED 1993. Handles adult fiction and non-fiction books. No TV, film, radio or theatre scripts. Unsolicited mss accepted; send introductory letter, c.v., two chapters and return postage for all material submitted. No reading fee. Commission: Home 10%; US & Translation 20%. Susannah Godman, 231 Westbourne Park Road, London W11 1EB. Tel: 020 7792 4855. Fax: 020 7792 4833.
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