Kat worked as a bookseller, in the rights department of Robert Laffont in Paris, and then for nine years at United Agents before co-founding Lexington Literary in 2024.
Kat represents writers of literary fiction, thought-provoking non-fiction and some poetry, always seeking fresh perspectives and bold voices. Kat is hungry for emotionally intelligent storytelling, taut prose and anything subversive and astute.
Submissions go by email, directly to the agent who best suits your work; each agent's page sets out what they represent. Kat Aitken (kat@lexingtonliterary.co.uk): a brief cover letter with a biographical note, and either the first three chapters for fiction or a proposal for non-fiction. Seren Adams (seren@lexingtonliterary.co.uk): a sample and a description of the project, with a brief biographical note. Sophie Scard (sophie@lexingtonliterary.co.uk): a short descriptive email with a biographical note and a sample of your text. Caroline Dawnay (caroline@lexingtonliterary.co.uk): a short cover letter, biographical note and the first 10,000 words of your text.
Caroline joined Lexington Literary in September 2026. She started her agenting career in 1977 at A.D. Peters. She is a former President of the Association of Authors' Agents. She was named Literary Agent of the Year in 2014.
Genres:Literary Fiction · Narrative Non-Fiction · Other Non-Fiction
Seren worked at Granta and Foyles, then spent nine years at United Agents before co-founding Lexington Literary in 2024. Seren represents writers of literary fiction and narrative non-fiction, and many of her authors have been nominated for or won prizes for their work. Seren is always looking for exceptional literary voices, precise prose and is drawn to the strange or surprising in both fiction and non-fiction.
Genres:Historical Non-Fiction · Literary Fiction · Narrative Non-Fiction · True Crime
Sophie is a literary agent at Lexington Literary who represents nonfiction and literary fiction. She joined the agency in 2026 after thirteen years at United Agents. She works with writers of rigorous, informed nonfiction, including experts communicating specialist knowledge to a wider audience, as well as literary and distinctive fiction.
Genres:Commercial Fiction · Current Affairs · Literary Fiction · Narrative Non-Fiction · Other Non-Fiction
Kirsty founded Morgan Green Creatives in 2020. She represents award-winning writers, including fiction and non-fiction authors, children's book writers, poets, journalists, scriptwriters and illustrators.
Genres:Children's Books · Commercial Fiction · Contemporary Fiction · Other Non-Fiction · Poetry
Chris is Joint Managing Director at Aitken Alexander Associates. He represents writers of fiction and nonfiction from across the literary spectrum, as well as a handful of poets.
Genres:Business · Contemporary Fiction · Historical Fiction · Historical Non-Fiction · Literary Fiction +4 more
Emma is a Director at Aitken Alexander Associates. She joined the agency in 2018 after eight years at other literary agencies. She is a member of the Booker Prize Foundation Advisory Committee and an honorary fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. She represents writers of fiction, non-fiction and poetry, including a number of bestselling and prize-winning authors.
Genres:Biography · Contemporary Fiction · Crime · Fantasy · Historical Fiction +9 more
Julia runs the children's books department at A.M. Heath. She represents writing for children of all ages from three upward, with particular interest in middle grade and young adult fiction. Her own love of reading began with picture books and grew through classic children's novels. She is drawn to the intensity that young readers feel when they lose themselves in a story.
Genres:Children's Books · Middle Grade · Other Non-Fiction · Poetry · Romance +2 more
Anna is a literary agent at A.M. Heath, representing fiction, non-fiction and poetry. She has worked with authors such as Samantha Harvey, Sarah Moss and David Szalay since the start of their careers. Her authors have won or been nominated for major prizes.
Genres:Contemporary Fiction · Literary Fiction · Narrative Non-Fiction · Other Non-Fiction · Poetry
Esme assists Andrew Gordon and Jessica Woollard and is starting to build her own list of literary fiction, narrative non-fiction and poetry. She is actively searching for writers who combine intellect, intention and feeling, and would love to hear from new authors.
Genres:Biography · Food & Drink · Graphic Novels · Historical Non-Fiction · Literary Fiction +4 more
