Showing posts with label literary agent submissions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label literary agent submissions. Show all posts

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

20 UK literary agents you can submit your novel to right now

A calm, realistic guide to finding a literary agent in the UK, with five clear steps for debut fiction writers navigating the submission process. Navigating the UK literary agent scene can feel opaque, but it helps to know who’s out there. 

This isn’t a definitive list, but these are twenty respected, active agents known for championing strong literary and commercial fiction.

Friday, 16 January 2026

How to write a query letter that doesn’t sound desperate

A practical, voice-aware guide to writing a query letter that reflects your novel’s strengths — and doesn’t sound desperate in the process.

How to write a query letter that doesn’t sound desperate

Query letters walk a tightrope. Too humble and you undersell the work. Too bold and you risk sounding like you’ve written the next Ulysses. 

The trick is to find a voice that reflects your book’s tone while presenting yourself as a professional, not a hopeful.