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.
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.
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
Sarah is a literary agent at CAA who builds a list of commercial to reading-group fiction and commercial non-fiction for the UK market. Sarah joined CAA in 2022, having previously worked at HarperCollins, Hachette, Pan Macmillan, The Curtis Brown Agency, and David Higham Associates. Their background is in translation rights, and they also represent US and translated authors in the UK.
Genres:Commercial Fiction · Contemporary Fiction · Fantasy · Historical Fiction · Historical Non-Fiction +11 more
Lauren represents authors and illustrators across children's and young adult fiction, new adult/crossover and commercial women's fiction, and adult non-fiction. She joined Bell Lomax Moreton in 2014 and has built a list of children's and young adult fiction, adult fiction and adult non-fiction authors whose work has won or been shortlisted for prizes including the Waterstones Children's Prize, the Carnegie Medal and the Branford Boase. In 2020 she was selected as one of The Bookseller's Rising Stars.
Genres:Biography · Children's Books · Commercial Fiction · Fantasy · Health & Wellness +9 more
Robert is the founder and principal of the Robert Dudley Agency, based in Ashford, Kent. He began his career as an independent publisher and book packager under Bowerdean Press before launching his agency in 2000. His firm remains small and highly selective, allowing for personalised editorial feedback and support. 
Genres:Biography · Business · Current Affairs · Historical Non-Fiction · Narrative Non-Fiction +3 more
Emily is a hands-on, creative and energetic literary agent based in London, working with Aevitas Creative Management. She spent ten years as an editor in trade publishing houses before becoming an agent. She takes a personal, collaborative approach with authors, focusing primarily on non-fiction and placing clients with publishers ranging from the major houses to smaller independents. Her broad UK and US client list includes journalists, chefs, academics and health professionals.
Genres:Biography · Current Affairs · Food & Drink · Health & Wellness · Historical Non-Fiction +4 more
Susan runs the Susan Yearwood Agency, representing debut and published writers in adult fiction, non-fiction and children's/young adult fiction. She gained experience at Virago, Museum Quilts Plc and Penguin Books Ltd in the early to mid-nineties. She founded her agency in 2007, launching debut writers' careers and re-establishing previously published authors.
Genres:Business · Children's Books · Commercial Fiction · Crime · Food & Drink +9 more
Donald is a literary agent at Watson, Little, representing non-fiction and fiction for adults. He began his career at Penguin Press before working for five years at A P Watt, building a list of non-fiction and fiction authors. He joined Watson, Little as an agent in 2013. Donald now splits his time between Scotland and London.
Genres:Business · Commercial Fiction · Contemporary Fiction · Crime · Current Affairs +8 more
