The agency accepts fiction, non-fiction, and children's submissions, from debut, previously published, or self-published authors. Only electronic submissions are accepted, sent directly to the chosen agent's email (found on each agent's profile page). Submissions to the general info inbox will not be considered. Poetry, short stories, and film scripts are not accepted, nor are manuscripts created using AI. Hard-copy submissions are not accepted and will be recycled. What to send: choose one agent who seems the best fit for the work; do not submit to more than one agent at LBA, and only submit one project at a time. Put the manuscript title and genre in the email subject line, e.g. "TITLE / genre". Fiction: include a covering letter in the body of the email, a brief synopsis, and the first three chapters (or first 5,000 words if the book has no chapters) as a Word document. Non-fiction: include a covering letter in the body of the email, a proposal, and a writing sample of at least 5,000 words as a Word document. Formatting: use a legible font, size 12pt, 1.5 or double-spaced, and include the book title and author's name in the attachment file names. Covering letter: no specific format required, but should include a one-line pitch, a compelling blurb (a couple of paragraphs), comparison titles or authors, and a little about the author. Synopsis: should be 1-2 pages covering the entire plot, including spoilers. Other rules: only completed, polished manuscripts or proposals should be submitted. Repeat or revised submissions should not be sent unless specifically requested by the agent. If an offer of representation is received while a submission is under consideration elsewhere, LBA should be informed.
They do not accept submissions originated, written or edited with generative artificial intelligence.
Amanda has been a literary agent for over 25 years. In 2005 she co-founded LBA Books. In 2018 she won the RNA Literary Agent of the Year award. She represents a wide range of best-selling and award-winning authors across fiction and non-fiction.
Genres:Commercial Fiction · Contemporary Fiction · Crime · Health & Wellness · Historical Fiction +9 more
Hannah is a literary agent at LBA Books, representing commercial and book club fiction, and select non-fiction. She joined LBA in 2018. She previously worked for a literary scout and in translation rights. Hannah grew up in Luxembourg, giving her an international perspective on the publishing market.
Genres:Commercial Fiction · Contemporary Fiction · Fantasy · Historical Fiction · Historical Non-Fiction +10 more
Louise is a literary agent at LBA Books, representing writers and illustrators for children and teen readers. She studied English Literature and Medieval Studies before a brief spell in film development. She then spent seven years at AP Watt, working with Caradoc King and his clients while building her own list. She moved to LBA Books in 2013.
Genres:Children's Books · Middle Grade · Young Adult
Luigi is a literary agent who represents commercial fiction and intelligent non-fiction. He worked as a bookseller and editor before becoming a literary agent in 1997, joining Sheil Land Associates. He set up LBA Books in 2005 and was named Literary Agent of the Year in 2010. He has strong links with television and broadcasting.
Genres:Commercial Fiction · Other Non-Fiction
