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John Jarrold

John Jarrold Literary Agency

Submission status
Open
Submission route
Email
Response time
Aims to reply within 2 weeks
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About

John is a literary agent for more than forty authors, specialising in science fiction, fantasy and horror novelists for the adult market.

His clients include the horror writer Ramsey Campbell, and recent deals include books with Transworld, Flame Tree Press and NewCon Press.

What they represent

FantasyHorrorScience Fiction

Looking for

  • science fiction novels for adults
  • fantasy novels for adults
  • horror novels for adults

Not looking for

  • other fiction
  • non-fiction
  • YA
  • children's fiction
  • screenwriters

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Clients include

  • Ramsey Campbell
  • Chris Beckett
  • Neil Williamson
  • Jon Courtenay Grimwood
  • Helen Grant
  • Chaz Brenchley
  • Eric Brown
  • Philip Palmer
  • John Whitbourn
  • Leigh Kennedy
  • Justine Hopkins
  • Debbie Gallagher
  • Ian Sales
  • Dani Raanan

Agency submission guidelines

The John Jarrold Literary Agency takes adult science fiction, fantasy and horror novels only. It does not take other fiction, non-fiction, YA, children's fiction or screenwriters, and it is always open. What to send: the first six chapters as a Word document attached to an email, with one paragraph about the book and comparisons with two or three recently successful authors in the same genre, not long-term bestsellers. Any useful information about your publishing background is welcome. Where to send: j.jarrold@btinternet.com Worth knowing: the agency charges no reading fee. If your submission has not been dealt with in two weeks, follow up by email.

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