Handles all genres, fiction and non-fiction, plus scripts for TV and film. No unsolicited mss. Prefers letter outlining all non-fiction. No reading fee.
Fiction, non-fiction, children's, biography, travel. Full-length MSS (home 12%, overseas 20%), short MSS (12%/20%), film and radio (15%/20%), TV (15%/15%). Will suggest revision.
Authors include Charlotte Bingham, Terence Brady, Peter Willet, and the Estate of John Bingham.
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. Read more
Recently established (2002), specialises in Theatre, Radio, Television and Film scripts, and related material on an ad hoc basis. Maintaining a high-quality client list, we represent and advise both experienced writers and those new to the business.
Does not represent poetry, short stories, science fiction and fantasy or children's writing. Read more
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. Read more
Janet Fillingham Associates (JFA) represents a select 'boutique' list of writers and directors working in television and feature films in the adult and family markets. Also represents film and television rights in books
Please note the following conditions for client registration and any material submitted:
send your cv and contact details only
do not send correspondence - other than your cv and contact details - without being invited to do so
material you have been invited to submit will be acknowledged on receipt and we will do our best to read/view it within 4-6 weeks
we will not reply to unsolicited e-mail or other correspondence and any such e-mail or other correspondence will be deleted
for the avoidance of doubt, we do not represent books.
(JFA) represents a select 'boutique' list of writers and directors working in television and feature films in the adult and family markets. Also represents film and television rights in books
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.
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Describe your job I represent the literary estates of around 150 dead writers - my sole purpose is to keep their work alive and to get it into the hands of new readers.
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