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Robert Dudley

Robert Dudley Agency

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Open
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Email
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Last checked
3 days ago

About

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. 

What they represent

BiographyBusinessCurrent AffairsHistorical Non-FictionNarrative Non-FictionPoliticsSelf-HelpSports

Looking for

  • sport
  • current affairs
  • military history
  • history
  • biography
  • business and management
  • personal development

Not looking for

  • fiction

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Agency submission guidelines

The agency handles non-fiction books only, with special interest in sport, current affairs, military history, history, biography, business and management and personal development. Submissions should be sent by email, preferably in Word format rather than PDF. Submissions should contain a description of the proposed book, a contents list, two or three chapters and the author's credentials for writing it. Manuscripts are sent at the owner's risk and will be returned only if accompanied by a stamped addressed envelope; manuscripts submitted from outside the United Kingdom will not be returned.

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