Anne-Marie is a literary agent at The Ampersand Agency, with particular interests in literary fiction, narrative non-fiction and thrillers and mysteries.
She has been an agent for over ten years and is based in London. Before joining Ampersand, she worked as a commissioning editor for general publishers and as a literary scout.
The agency welcomes fiction and non-fiction submissions in specific genres and asks writers to check the About page to find the most appropriate agent. Genres: Fiction covers contemporary and historical novels, literary, crime, thrillers, fantasy and science fiction. Non-fiction covers current affairs, history and popular science. Poetry, self-help books and stories for young children are not handled. Scripts for TV and film are not handled, other than for existing book clients. Material by unpublished American authors based in the USA is not considered. What to send: the first three chapters or approximately 50 pages of the book, together with a brief synopsis and some biographical details about the author. Illustrations or sample cover designs should not be included. Format: digital submissions are preferred. If emailing, chapters and synopsis should be attached as Word documents, not as PDFs, rather than pasted into the email body, since pasted text of excessive length may cause the submission to be rejected by the server. Submissions should not be sent via WeTransfer, Dropbox or similar services, as such file transfer requests are automatically deleted without being read. Printed submissions: printed material can be sent to the Registered Address, but a response will only be given if a stamped addressed envelope (using UK stamps) is included. Where to send: if unsure which agent to approach, submissions can be sent to submissions@theampersandagency.co.uk. The agency does not normally offer feedback on rejected material.
Jamie is a literary agent at The Ampersand Agency, representing commercial fiction and sport-related non-fiction. He has worked in publishing for 20 years. Before joining Ampersand in 2013 he was a commissioning editor at HarperCollins, and prior to that he worked in legal and contracts departments at HarperCollins and the Hachette Group.
Genres:Commercial Fiction · Crime · Fantasy · Horror · Science Fiction +2 more
Peter founded The Ampersand Agency in 2003, representing fiction and non-fiction writers and several literary estates. He was the youngest member of the editorial board of Penguin Books before moving to New York as a commissioning editor with the New American Library. He later worked as a full-time writer, producing books, films, plays, journalism and scripts for television and radio. He loves a good story, whether fiction or non-fiction, peopled by credible characters and told in a distinctive voice.
Genres:Crime · Historical Fiction · Other Non-Fiction · Thriller
Kate is an agent representing books and journalism. She studied English literature and journalism in Australia and New York, and worked in music, magazines and literary festivals before beginning her publishing career at Hachette Australia in 2012. She has been at PFD since 2014.
Genres:Commercial Fiction · Crime · Current Affairs · Food & Drink · Historical Non-Fiction +7 more
Katie is a literary agent at Bell Lomax Moreton who represents fiction and non-fiction authors. She spent 25 years at HarperCollins in roles including Group Rights Director and Managing Director of Collins non-fiction. She was Executive Producer on Channel 4's adaptation of The Tiger Who Came To Tea. Her broad experience across publishing and rights management informs how she works with authors across media and markets.
Genres:Commercial Fiction · Contemporary Fiction · Crime · Current Affairs · Health & Wellness +11 more
Monica is an Associate Agent at Aitken Alexander, where she has worked in the books department since 2020. Her authors include Peter Apps, Onyi Nwabineli and Nicola Dinan. She is actively building a list of new writers and also handles speaking engagements at the agency for several clients.
Genres:Biography · Commercial Fiction · Contemporary Fiction · Current Affairs · Food & Drink +8 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
Euan loves novels with propulsive stories, fascinating characters and great heart, whether commercial fiction or something more literary. He seeks first-in-class storytelling that makes the reader care. He specialises in crossover literary/commercial fiction (“Bookclub fiction”) that starts conversations and taps into the zeitgeist, with examples including Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid and The List by Yomi Adegoke, as well as immersive, transporting novels like Still Life by Sarah Winman and Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason. He reads crime and thrillers, from police procedurals to spy fiction, psychological suspense and full-throttle action adventure, and seeks unusual and imaginative hooks. He is drawn to authors such as Mick Herron, Cara Hunter, MJ Arlidge, TM Logan and Chris Whitaker, and to boundary-pushing crime novels like My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite, Eight Detectives by Alex Pavesi and The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton. Historical fiction is another passion, whether a historical crime series in the vein of Laura Shepherd Robinson or Elodie Harper, or stand-alone novels such as The Confessions of Frannie Langton by Sara Collins and The Leviathan by Rosie Andrews, with vivid setting and complex characters. In non-fiction, he loves memoirs, stand-outs include Educated by Tara Westover, The Shepherd’s Life by James Rebanks and Do No Harm by Henry Marsh, and works with experts in history, science, technology, politics and nature to craft narrative-driven books.
Genres:Commercial Fiction · Contemporary Fiction · Crime · Current Affairs · Health & Wellness +9 more
