Graham Maw Christie Literary Agency

Submission guidelines

Submissions sent directly to individual agents will not be considered. AI-originated, written or edited submissions are not accepted. Non-fiction: send a non-fiction proposal to nonfiction@grahammawchristie.com including a one-page summary of the topic, a detailed chapter-by-chapter outline, the writer's credentials for writing the book, any online profile and social media, an overview of the market and competing titles, how the writer could help promote and sell the book, 1-2 sample chapters (or more depending on complexity), and contact details. Poetry, young adult and children's fiction submissions cannot be responded to. Fiction: send a fiction submission to fiction@grahammawchristie.com, only when the manuscript is completed, including the genre in the subject header. Include a one to two line elevator pitch, a 500-800 word synopsis (not a teaser, include spoilers), genre, up to five comparative titles (particularly those published in the last three years), a bio (relevant writing experience, publications or credentials), how the writer could help promote and sell the book, the first three chapters or approximately 10,000 words from the beginning of the book, and contact details. Proposals, pitch documents and sample text are preferred as attachments, preferably in Word, Pages or PDF format. The covering email should include the elevator pitch and short synopsis and state if the project is on multiple submission. Postal submissions cannot be accepted and reviewed; anything sent as hard copy will be recycled.

AI policy

AI-originated, written or edited submissions are not accepted.

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Agents (4)

• Amandeep Singh

  Graham Maw Christie Literary Agency

  Amandeep is an agent at Graham Maw Christie. She joined the agency in 2025, having spent ten years working as an editor, bookseller and agent, most recently at Penguin Random House and The Good Literary Agency. As a commissioning editor she published only debut authors, and as an agent she continues to champion new voices and works in-depth on concept and editorial development. She is a judge for the Future Worlds Prize for science fiction and fantasy Writers of Colour.

  Genres:Contemporary Fiction · Current Affairs · Fantasy · Memoir · Other Non-Fiction +4 more

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• Amy O'Shea

  Graham Maw Christie Literary Agency

  Amy is an agent at Graham Maw Christie Literary Agency, working across non-fiction and a select list of crime, thriller and horror fiction. She joined the agency in early 2023, assisting Jane and Jen with social media, admin, royalties and submissions, alongside working on her own projects. Amy graduated from the University of Edinburgh with a degree in Linguistics and English Language.

  Genres:Crime · Fantasy · Horror · Memoir · Mystery +5 more

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• Jane Graham Maw

  Graham Maw Christie Literary Agency

  Jane is founder and agent at Graham Maw Christie, focusing on non-fiction and developing a historical fiction list. She has over 25 years' experience in publishing, having worked in rights, contracts, marketing and as a publishing director. She has also ghostwritten books for celebrities and experts and holds an English degree from Cambridge.

  Genres:Memoir · Narrative Non-Fiction · Other Non-Fiction

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  Last checked 7 days ago

• Jennifer Christie

  Graham Maw Christie Literary Agency

  Jennifer is a founder and literary agent at Graham Maw Christie, representing non-fiction authors. She has worked as a literary agent for 20 years, launching international and Sunday Times bestsellers including Raynor Winn and Michael Foley. She works closely with her authors, developing ideas, building promotional strategies, structuring content and editing text.

  Genres:Historical (Non-Fiction) · Memoir · Narrative Non-Fiction · Other Non-Fiction · Self-Help

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  Last checked 4 days ago