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Judith Murdoch Literary Agency

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19 Chalcot Square

London, NW1 8YA
United Kingdom
tel: 
020-7722 4197
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  • Judith Murdoch

Full-length fiction only, especially accessible literary and commercial women's fiction.

No science fiction/fantasy, poetry, short stories or children's.

Approach by letter, not telephone, sending the first 2 chapters and synopsis. Submissions by email cannot be considered. Return postage/sae essential. Editorial advice given; no reading fee.  Read more

Brie Burkeman & Serafina Clarke Ltd

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14 Neville Court
Abbey Road
London, NW8 9DD
United Kingdom
tel: 
0870-199 5002
fax: 
0870-199 1029
email: 
info@burkemanandclarke.com
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  • Brie Burkeman
  • Serafina Clarke

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
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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.

Paterson Marsh Ltd

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50 Albemarle Street

London, W1S 4BD
United Kingdom
tel: 
020-7493 4361
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  • Stephanie Ebdon

Book-length MSS; general but with special experience in psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, history and education (20% worldwide including sub-agents' commission).

No fiction, articles or short stories except for existing clients. No children's books.

In order to consider your work they require the following material:  Read more

Teresa Chris Literary Agency Ltd

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43 Musard Road

London, W6 8NR
United Kingdom
tel: 
020-7-386 0633
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  • Teresa Chris

All fiction, especially crime, women's commercial, general and literary fiction; all non-fiction, especially biography, history, health, cooking, arts and crafts.

No science fiction, horror, fantasy, short stories, poetry, academic books.

No reading fee. Send introductory letter describing work, first 3 chapters and sae.

Representation in all overseas territories.

The McKernan Literary Agency & Consultancy

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5 Gayfield Square

Edinburgh, EH1 3NW
United Kingdom
tel: 
0131-557 1771
email: 
maggie@mckernanagency.co.uk
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  • Maggie McKernan

The agency was founded in 2006 by the former Orion editor Maggie McKernan and is based in Edinburgh and London. Works in association with the Capel & Land

Submission guidelines

Long list of clients - Specialist with rights and broadcasting.

Founded 1999

agency in London which handles translation, US, film and TV sales.
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Judith Chilcote Agency

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8 Wentworth Mansions
Keats Grove
London, NW3 2RL
United Kingdom
tel: 
020-7794 3717
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  • Judith Chilcote

Focus is very commercial, so what she takes on ebbs and flows with the market. She is currently interested in popular psychology, nostalgic memoirs, historical fiction, women’s fiction (no chick lit) and crime fiction

No short stories, science fiction, children's, poetry. Works in conjunction with overseas agents and New York affiliate.

Founded 1990.

Wade and Doherty Literary Agency Ltd

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33 Cormorant Lodge
Thomas More Street
London, E1W 1AU
United Kingdom
tel: 
020-7488 4171
fax: 
020-7488 4172
email: 
rw@rwla.com
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bd@rwla.com
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  • Robin Wade
  • Broo Doherty

General fiction and non-fiction, children's books.

No poetry, plays or short stories.

See website for submission guidelines. Email submissions preferred.

New authors welcome. No reading fee.

Founded 2001.

Eve White

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54 Gloucester Street

London, SW1V 4EG
United Kingdom
tel: 
02076301155
email: 
eve@evewhite.co.uk
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  • Eve WhiteAgent for commercial and literary fiction and non-fiction, children's fiction (home 15%, overseas 20%). No submissions by email. No reading fee. Will suggest revision where appropriate. See website for up-to-date submission requirements.

Commercial and literary fiction and non-fiction, children's fiction (home 15%, overseas 20%). Submissions only by email. No reading fee. Will suggest revision where appropriate. See website for up-to-date submission requirements.

Does not accept poetry, short stories, screenplays, science fiction or fantasy for adults. Not currently looking for picture books.  Read more

JM Thurley Management

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Archery House, 33 Archery Square
Walmer
Deal, Kent CT14 7JA
United Kingdom
tel: 
(01304) 371721
email: 
JMThurley@aol.com
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  • Jon Thurley
  • Patricia Preece

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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.
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Conville & Walsh Ltd

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2 Ganton Street

London, W1F 7QL
United Kingdom
tel: 
020-7287 3030
fax: 
020-7287 4545
email: 
(firstname)@convilleandwalsh.com
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  • Clare Conville
  • Patrick Walsh

All genres of fiction and non-fiction (generally upmarket to mass market), children's books. No poetry, screenplays or short stories. No reading fee. Picture books, fiction for 5-8 and 9-12 year-olds, teenage fiction, series fiction and film/TV tie-ins (home 15%, overseas 20%). Also handles adult literary and commercial fiction and non-fiction.  Read more

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