Agency submission guidelines
The agency is open to submissions for children's and young adult book projects, including fiction, picture books, non-fiction and illustration. Submissions are only considered from writers and illustrators living in the UK and Ireland. AI-generated submissions are not accepted; any use of generative AI in a submission must be clearly flagged, and AI-generated illustrations (eg cover art) are not accepted.
How to send: Email submissions to submissions@alicewilliamsliterary.co.uk. Briefly introduce the submission, mentioning genre, age and word count, and give a little information about the writer or illustrator, including any books published, courses taken and current location.
Fiction: Pitch the novel in the body of the email, ideally in a single paragraph outlining the main themes and story arc. Attach the full typescript as a Word document, formatted with double line spacing. Attach a synopsis of the novel covering the entire plot arc including the ending, on one side of A4.
Picture book texts: Attach two or three texts in separate Word documents. A full synopsis is not necessary; the main themes can be outlined in the body of the email.
Non-fiction: Give a brief overview of the book concept, proposed length, structure, readership, and comparable published books. Attach three sample spreads or chapters.
Illustrators: State whether developing own book ideas or working as an illustrator only. If a worked-up dummy book exists, attach it as a low-res PDF (not a download link). Include a link to an online portfolio, such as a website and/or Instagram.
