Kate Nash

About

Kate is a literary agent and the founder of Kate Nash Literary Agency.

As a former author, publisher, publicist and marketer, she has seen every side of publishing. Her reading tastes are highly commercial, ranging from crime fiction to rom coms.

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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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Other agents at Kate Nash Literary Agency

• Francesca Riccardi

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  Francesca is a literary agent at Kate Nash Literary Agency. She has over fifteen years of experience in publishing, beginning at RNIB where she transcribed books into accessible formats for blind and partially sighted readers. She has since worked in sales and marketing roles at Canelo, Atlantic Books, Constable & Robinson and HarperCollins.

  Genres:Crime · Thriller

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• Justin Nash

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  Justin is Managing Director at Kate Nash Literary Agency. He holds a BA in History and an MA in Medieval Studies from Birkbeck, University of London. He worked for a number of years as a teacher of History and Politics. He has edited and helped research new editions of books on the Far East Prisoner of War experience in World War Two.

  Genres:Crime · Fantasy · Historical Fiction · Narrative Non-Fiction · Science Fiction +1 more

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• Saskia Leach

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  Saskia is a literary agent at Kate Nash Literary Agency. She joined the agency in 2021 after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London with a degree in English and History. She served as Secretary of the AAA Bridge Committee, which supports early career agents, from 2022 to 2024.

  Genres:Commercial Fiction

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