Not taking any new authors for the foreseeable future.
This agency specializes
in general non-fiction (including books by academic authors suitable for the
general reader)
Does not handle fiction,
poetry, drama, screenplays or children's books.
Prefers to be approached
by email. The subject heading should make it clear that this is a publishing
enquiry. Any messages that
could be mistaken for spam may be deleted.
Initial enquiries should
include a brief synopsis (two or three pages) with author information.
Please see 'How to write a
publishing proposal'. Don't send any manuscripts at this stage.
Prefers not to receive proposals and material
via post, and will not sign for a recorded delivery. If you do contact them
by post, it is essential to include a self-addressed stamped envelope (SAE)
for a reply or the return of manuscripts. Owing to the large volume of
submissions, they are unable to give any feedback.
If
requested, please send sample chapters with a synopsis, but don't send whole
manuscripts unless specifically asked.
It is
essential to let them know
if your work has been sent to any other agents or publishers, previously or
simultaneously to approaching them. It is also very important to tell them
if you have any existing agreement with another literary agent, or are
negotiating with them, otherwise there may be legal and/or ethical
complications later if you sign with this agency.
Full-length MSS (home 15%, overseas 20%). General and narrative non-fiction
including health and personal development, biography and memoir, current
affairs, business, history, philosophy, science.
No fiction, poetry, screenplays, drama, children's books.
No reading fee
Founded 1995.
