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Justin Nash

Kate Nash Literary Agency

Submission status
Closed
Submission route
QueryTracker
Response time
Not stated
Last checked
21 days ago

About

Justin is the Managing Director at Kate Nash Literary Agency.

He has a BA in History and an MA in Medieval Studies from Birkbeck, University of London. He worked for several years as a teacher of History and Politics. He has edited and helped research new editions of two books on the Far East Prisoner of War experience in World War Two, as well as a memoir about a British family in occupied France.

What they represent

CrimeFantasyHistorical FictionNarrative Non-FictionScience FictionThriller

Looking for

  • thrillers and crime fiction of all types
  • book club and historical fiction that moves him and makes him think (including novels featuring fantasy/mythology)
  • science fiction
  • non-fiction, books which open up the conversation and take him on a journey

Not looking for

  • children's books
  • short stories
  • novellas
  • erotica

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Agency submission guidelines

The agency accepts submissions for full-length work only. Short stories and novellas are not considered. Children's and erotica are not currently being accepted by any agent. What to send: A covering letter and a synopsis. Covering letter: It is often beneficial to include a couple of similar books, where the manuscript might sit in a bookshop and its genre. Mention any previous writing experience or publications, if any. Any direct, lived experience that has shaped the work can also be mentioned. Synopsis: Should include the main characters, the main plot twists and the resolution (what happens at the end). Contact details: A telephone number should be provided, as agents may want to call to discuss the submission. In-house sharing: Queries and submissions may be shared in-house; if a query is not right for one agent it may be passed to a colleague for consideration. Previous declines: Submissions already declined by another agent at the agency are not considered.

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