If you’re writing high fantasy, contemporary fantasy, myth retellings, dark fantasy or speculative crossover fiction, the agents below are currently open to submissions and actively looking for fantasy manuscripts.
As always, check each agency’s website before querying, as submission windows can change.
1. Harry Illingworth
Agency: D H H Literary Agency
Open to submissions: Yes
Looking for: Adult fantasy, science fiction and speculative fiction with strong world-building and commercial appeal.
Submission method: Email submission following agency guidelines.
Tip: Make your world clear in the query without overwhelming with lore.
2. Hannah Sheppard
Agency: D H H Literary Agency
Open to submissions: Yes
Looking for: Commercial adult fantasy and crossover speculative fiction with strong character arcs.
Submission method: Email submission.
Tip: Clarify target audience. Adult, YA or crossover matters.
3. Juliet Mushens
Agency: Mushens Entertainment
Open to submissions: Yes
Looking for: Commercial fantasy, high-concept genre fiction and series potential.
Submission method: Online or email as per guidelines.
Tip: Agents in this space want scalability. Mention if your book has series scope.
4. Madeleine Milburn
Agency: Madeleine Milburn Literary, TV & Film Agency
Open to submissions: Yes
Looking for: Fantasy with cinematic potential, strong female leads and international appeal.
Submission method: Online submission form.
Tip: Highlight unique twists on familiar tropes.
5. Millie Hoskins
Agency: United Agents
Open to submissions: Yes
Looking for: Upmarket speculative fiction, literary-leaning fantasy and genre-blending narratives.
Submission method: Email submission.
Tip: If your fantasy leans literary, make the prose shine in the opening pages.
6. Sophie Lambert
Agency: C+W Agency
Open to submissions: Yes
Looking for: Distinctive speculative fiction with cultural depth and fresh settings.
Submission method: Email submission.
Tip: Myth-inspired or cross-cultural fantasy often stands out here.
7. Becky Thomas
Agency: Johnson & Alcock
Open to submissions: Yes
Looking for: Speculative and genre-crossing fiction with strong voice and contemporary relevance.
Submission method: Email submission to individual agent.
Tip: Anchor your fantasy in emotional truth.
8. Kate Evans
Agency: Peters Fraser + Dunlop
Open to submissions: Yes
Looking for: Commercial genre fiction including fantasy with strong storytelling and market awareness.
Submission method: Email submission via PFD guidelines.
Tip: Be clear about where your book sits in the current fantasy landscape.
9. Rob Dinsdale
Agency: The Soho Agency
Open to submissions: Yes
Looking for: Fantasy with historical elements, romantic fantasy and emotionally driven speculative fiction.
Submission method: Email submission.
Tip: If blending genres, clarify the dominant category.
10. Sarah O’Halloran
Agency: The Bent Agency (UK)
Open to submissions: Yes
Looking for: Commercial fantasy with strong character relationships and accessible prose.
Submission method: Online portal.
Tip: Relationship dynamics are often as important as the magic system.
What fantasy agents are looking for in 2026
Across the board, UK fantasy agents tend to prioritise:
Distinctive world-building without info-dumping
Clear stakes and narrative momentum
Diverse perspectives and mythologies
Series potential
Strong character arcs
Fantasy remains competitive, but it is also one of the most vibrant and expandable genres in publishing.
Make your opening chapter immersive. Keep your query clear. And show that you understand your place in the market.
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