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Accepts full-length MSS, scripts for T.V and theatre; also novels, fiction and non-fiction. Represents screenwriters. Agents cover film, TV and theatre as well as literature.
Does not welcome unsolicited material but enquiries are accepted in writing.
No reading fee for synopsis, plays or screenplays, but a fee is charged for full-length MSS. Return postage required.
Commission:
Domestic: 12.5%
Overseas: 15%
Performance rights: 12.5%
Founded 1982.
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Specialises in stage plays, radio, TV, film (home 10%, overseas 15%); no prose fiction or general MSS. Represented in all major countries.
Represents screenwriters and specialises in film and TV rights. Also represents stage and radio plays.
Commission: home 10%, overseas 15%
No unsolicited scripts; recommendation from known professional required.
Submission Guidelines:
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Handles fiction, general non-fiction, children's books, film, T.V, theatre and radio scripts.
Affiliated to the Association of Authors' AgentsThe association of UK agents. Their website (http://www.agentsassoc.co.uk/index.html) gives a Directory of Members and a code of practice, but no information about the agencies other than their names. The association refers visitors to the UK agent listings from The Writers' & Artists' Yearbook on the WritersServices site. & Writers' Guild of Great Britain.
Submission guidelines:
Commission: home 15%, USA/Europe/translation 20%
No reading fee
Children's authors include Gina Douthwaite, Joe Hackett, Judith Heneghan, Shirley Isherwood, Kate Lennard, Jude Wisdom, Sarah Mussi, Savita Kalhan.
Founded 1975.
Association of Authors' Agents
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Handles authors' rights in theatre, film, TV, radio, software - both Czech and foreign
Looking for high-quality works from the fields of drama, music-drama and literature and offers them to both Czech and foreign clients.
Mediates the use of drama, music-drama and literary works by Czech and foreign authors, representing the authors‘ interests
Founded 1990.
Directors/Contacts/Dramatists & Rights Agents:
Submission guidelines:
The majority of new clients are taken on through recommendation or invitation. However, if you would like your work to be considered for representation, please email a CV and a sample of your work to submissions@berlinassociates.com.
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Represents fiction and general non-fiction, children's books, scripts for film, television and theatre. Does not represent poetry, short stories, academic or text books.
(Home 15%, Overseas 20%).
Submission Guidelines: Not currently accepting new submissions. Please refer to our website for
updates.
Association of Authors' AgentsThe association of UK agents. Their website (http://www.agentsassoc.co.uk/index.html) gives a Directory of Members and a code of practice, but no information about the agencies other than their names. The association refers visitors to the UK agent listings from The Writers' & Artists' Yearbook on the WritersServices site.
Literary Manager
Scripts for TV, films and theatre plus general fiction, thrillers, biographies.
Founded 1962.
Scripts for TV, films and theatre plus general fiction, thrillers, biographies.
Founded 1962.
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Represents writers operating in all media: print, film, TV, radio, the stage and electronic derivatives; specialises in representation of book writers. Query first before sending unsolicited MSS.
Not accepting until further notice.
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Directors
The theatrical department
Casarotto Marsh
MSS - theatre, films, TV, sound broadcasting. "We represent a large number of award-winning writers, directors, directors of photography, production designers, costume designers and editors, working in film, television and theatre."
Before submission, a preliminary letter essential.
Casarotto Marsh Limited (in association with Marsh Best & Associates in Los Angeles) deals exclusively with technical heads of department for film, television, promos and commercials eg: Directors of Photography, Production Designers, Costume Designers and Film Editors.
Founded 1989.
CEO Jonathan Lloyd
Director of Operations Ben Hall
Represents screenwriters and specialises in film and TV. Commission : 15-20%.
Website includes submission guidelines. Also represents directors, designers and actors.
Founded 1914
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Fiction and non-fiction, juvenile, film and TV rights. No unsolicited MSS; query first with sase. Submissions
Branch office
1750 Montgomery Street
San Francisco
CA 94111
See also:
Curtis BrownSee Curtis Brown listing (Australia) Pty Ltd http://www.curtisbrown.com.au
Curtis Brown GroupRepresents screenwriters and specialises in film and TV. Commission : 15-20%.
Website includes submission guidelines. Also represents directors, designers and actors.
Founded 1914. Ltd http://www.curtisbrown.co.uk
Curtis Brown Ltd http://www.curtisbrown.co.uk/
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The Darley Anderson Literary, TV and Film AgencyThe Darley Anderson Literary, TV and Film Agency was founded in 1988 by ex-publisher Darley Anderson and is based in London with a regional office in the book town of Hay-on-Wye on the English/Welsh borders. Member of Association of Authors' Agents. was founded in 1988 by ex-publisher Darley Anderson and is based in London with a regional office in the book town of Hay-on-Wye on the English/Welsh borders.
Commission : 20% for film/TV/radio. Has an association with APA Talent & Literary Agency in Hollywood.
Accepts submissions for commercial fiction, including thrillers, mysteries, crime, horror, fantasy, accessible literary, romantic comedy, chick-lit, women in jeopardy, sagas and historicals.
For fiction, Darley Anderson only accepts paper submissions. Please send:
A query letter, including a brief biography
A one page synopsis
The first three chapters
A self-addressed stamped envelope for the return of your manuscript
For non-fiction submissions, please send an email to pippa@darleyanderson.com
A query letter, including a brief biography and why you are 'qualified' to write the book
An outline of your proposal
The first three chapters or writing samples
Please note that they are not currently taking on new screenwriters, poets or short story writers.
Clients include Anne Baker, Alex Barclay, Constance Briscoe, Paul Carson, Chris Carter, Cathy Cassidy, Lee Child, Lisa Clark, Martina Cole, John Connolly, Jane Costello, Margaret Dickinson, Clare Dowling, Tana French, Milly Johnson, Joan Jonker, Danny King, Adrienne Kress, Patrick Lennon, Abi Oliver, Rani Manicka, Chris Mooney, Annie Murray, B A Paris, Lesley Pearse, Lynda Page, Adrian Plass, Sheila Quigley, Carmen Reid, Dave Rudden, Rebecca Shaw Estate, Peter Sheridan, Graeme Sims, Elizabeth Waite, Kate Wild, Ahmet Zappa.
Founded 1988.
Association of Authors' AgentsThe association of UK agents. Their website (http://www.agentsassoc.co.uk/index.html) gives a Directory of Members and a code of practice, but no information about the agencies other than their names. The association refers visitors to the UK agent listings from The Writers' & Artists' Yearbook on the WritersServices site.
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Books
Film/TV/Theatre
Agents for the negotiation of all rights in fiction, general non-fiction, children's fiction and picture books, plays, film and TV scripts (home 15%, USA/translation 20%, scripts 10%). Represented in all foreign markets. Preliminary letter and return postage
All adult submissions should be typed with double line spacing on one side only of A4 paper and pages should be numbered. Be sure to include a covering letter; a full plot synopsis of the proposed book; the first two or three chapters of the book; a CV and a stamped addressed envelope.
Founded 1935
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Fiction and general non-fiction, film and TV (in association).
Preliminary letter and return postage essential.
Fiction and general non-fiction, film and TV (in association).
Preliminary letter and return postage essential.
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Full-length MSS only.
Represents theatre, films, and TV personnel.
No unsolicited MSS.
Founded 1932.
Theatre, films, TV, sound broadcasting, fiction.
Works in conjunction with many foreign agencies. Represents screenwriters and specialises in film and TV. Also represents directors and actors in television, theatre and film.
Writers may submit short synopsis or treatment with an SAE and cover letter.
Directors should submit showreel with an SAE and cover letter.
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Consultant
Genres Film, TV and Theatre only
Commission Home 15%, overseas 15-20%.
Submission guidelines:
Strictly no unsolicited MSS;
Professional recommendation required.
No books.
Founded 1992.
(fwa) represents a select 'boutique' list of writers and directors working in television, film and theatre in the adult, family and children's markets. We also represents film and television rights in books.
Should you wish to register with us, you can email your cv to: submissions@fillinghamweston.com.
Please note the following conditions for client registration and any material submitted:
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Specialises in commercial and literary fiction, non fiction, biography and auto biography (particularly related to politics, show business and the music business) and scripts for film and television. Does not deal with poetry, science-fiction, children's books or educational textbooks.
Send the first two chapters and a synopsis - double-spaced and single sided. Also, a few biographical details. If you would like your material returned, please include a stamped addressed envelope. Email submissions welcome at enquiries@futermanrose.co.uk
If you are submitting TV or film work, an outline, asample episode or section of the script, include details of your own writing background and which producers, if any, have already seen this. Email is fine, but if you are sending hard copy, please include a stamped SAE if you wish the material returned.
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Founded 1989.
Adult and children's fiction, educational, non-fiction, film, TV, radio.
Send preliminary letter, synopsis and sae.
Represented by Sanford Greenburger Associates Ltd in USA.
Translation/foreign rights the Marsh Agency Ltd.
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Children's fiction and non-fiction (10%+GST). Handles picture books, fiction for 5-8 and 9-12 year-olds, teenage fiction, series fiction, film/TV tie-ins, non-fiction and plays.
Also handles adult fiction and non-fiction, plays, feature film and TV scripts, visual artists and composers; 60% of list is for children's market.
Read 'general information' section on website before sending a brief letter. Material sent to agency from outside of Australia will not be returned. No reading fee. Will suggest revision.
Works with French, Chinese and Korean agents.
Children's authors include Nan Bodsworth, Kim Caraher, Terry Denton, Janine Fraser, Paty Marshall-Stace, Sally Morgan, Wendy Orr, Greg Pyers, Alan Sunderland.
Founded 1989.
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General non-fiction: autobiography, memoir, business & self-help, web-to-book, food and drink, health, lifestyle, parenting, self-help, how to, popular science, history, culture, reference, humour & gift and TV tie-in.
No fiction, children's books or poetry.
Submit a one page summary of the topic, a paragraph on the contents of each proposed chapter, your qualifications for writing the book, a not on the market (who will buy it?) and competing titles, how you could help promote the book and your full contact details.
Submissions by post only, enclose an SAE for return of work.
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Founded 1929. We work in partnership with the following agencies Sells rights internationally on behalf of UK/US agencies and publishers. Agent for UK and international authors, including children's writers. Fiction, non-fiction and children's fiction. Does not represent children's picture books, poetry or scripts for film, T.V, radio or theatre. Submission Guidelines: Founded 1977 Association of Authors' Agents
EUROPE
Andrew Nurnberg Associates
Andrew Nurnberg Associates (London)
Agence Hoffman (Paris)
Liepman AG (Zürich)
Agenzia Letteraria Internazionale (Milan)
Agents
Jill Foster Ltd represents screenwriters and specialises in film and TV.
Particularly interested in film, TV and radio comedy and drama. Theatre, films, TV and sound broadcasting. Particularly interested in film and TV comedy and drama. No novels or short stories.
No novels or short stories.
No reading fee. Preliminary letter essential. No submissions by email. Do not send material in the first instance.
Founded 1978.
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To help writers reach their full potential through detailed advice, constructive criticism, and market directed input across the full range of technical and artistic requirements for approaching the market including: plot, characters, dramatic narrative momentum, style, grammar, punctuation, pace.
Manuscript Assessment, Editorial Input, Guidance, Constructive Criticism & Creative Advice, Rewriting, Sourcing Research, Presentation for the Market, Contractual & Business Advice.
Specialises in commercial and literary full-length fiction and commercial work for film and TV.
No plays, poetry, short stories, articles or fantasy.
Fees charged. Please see website for details.
Links with leading US and European agents.
Founded 1976.
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Founded 1960. Literary and commercial fiction and non-fiction, film, TV, theatre and radio.
No reading fee. No unsolicited MSS. Works in association with agents overseas.
Represents screenwriters. Fiction, non-fiction, film, TV, theatre and radio.
Preliminary letter required.
No unsolicited scripts.
Founded 1960. Literary and commercial fiction and non-fiction, film, TV, theatre and radio.
No reading fee. No unsolicited MSS. Works in association with agents overseas.
Represents screenwriters. Fiction, non-fiction, film, TV, theatre and radio.
Preliminary letter required.
No unsolicited scripts.
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Represents: Writers, directors, designers, screenwriters and choreographers for theatre, film, television, radio, opera and TV.
No unsolicited MSS. No reading fee. Founded 1978.
Rates by negotiation; no reading fee. No unsolicited MSS.
Founded 1978.
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Represents screenwriters and specialises in film and TV.
Also affiliated with Film Rights LtdWorking in association with Laurence Fitch; works with several agencies in USA and in Europe.
Authors include Carlo Ardito, John Chapman, Peter Coke, Ray Cooney obe , Dave Freeman, John Graham, Robin Hawdon, Jeremy Lloyd (plays) Dawn Lowe-Watson, Glyn Robbins, Edward Taylor and the Estate of the late Dodie Smith.
Lavinia Trevor Literary Agency Lavinia Trevor Literary Agency is an independent agency established in 1993 by Lavinia Trevor, who is a member of the Association of Authors' Agents.
The agency represents writers of both fiction (commercial and literary) and general non-fiction (including popular science).
Wherever appropriate they also handle and exploit underlying rights in clients’ books (e.g. translation, US, audio) usually working with co-agents around the world.
For film/television rights they work with The Agency, a distinguished independent theatrical agency also based in London.
The agency represents writers of both fiction (commercial and literary) and general non-fiction (including popular science).
Wherever appropriate they also handle and exploit underlying rights in clients’ books (e.g. translation, US, audio) usually working with co-agents around the world.
For film/television rights they work with The Agency, a distinguished independent theatrical agency also based in London.
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Fiction, non-fiction, children's books, film and TV scripts.