The Liverpool Literary Agency

Submission status
Open
Submission route
Email
Response time
Assume no reply = no after 12 weeks
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Today

Submission guidelines

The agency accepts adult fiction of all genres and upper NA/Crossover fantasy/sci-fi. Crossover (16+) fiction is only accepted by Laura Bennett in the Fantasy (including Urban), science fiction, Dystopian, Steampunk and Post-Apocalyptic genres. The agency does not currently accept scripts, non-fiction, poetry, picture books, children's books, chapter books, short stories or young adult fiction. A cover email should be sent including information about the writer, the book's genre, blurb, inspirations, comparable authors and titles, and why the book will stand out. A synopsis and the first three chapters (or first 5,000 words) should be attached as a Word document with numbered pages. Manuscripts should not be posted. All submissions should be sent to submissions@liverpool-literary.agency. Simultaneous submissions to other agents are permitted, but the agency should be informed if representation is offered elsewhere during the process. Clare: accepts submissions from writers born, or now living in, the North of England, defined as the area from the southern boundaries of Cheshire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester and Yorkshire (West, South and East) up to the Scottish border and including Northumberland and Cumbria, with exceptions for writers coming through the Jericho Writers or I AM in Print programmes and sessions. Laura: accepts submissions from anywhere in the UK and Ireland, with exceptions for writers coming through the Jericho Writers or I AM in Print programmes and sessions.

Agents (2)

  • Clare Coombes

    The Liverpool Literary Agency

    Clare heads the Liverpool Literary Agency, which she set up in 2020 to address inequality and underrepresentation in publishing. She has more than 20 years' experience of writing and editing professionally, and has published two novels. She has a background in PR and marketing, and has taught on creative writing programmes, giving her experience in pitching and promoting writers.

    Genres:Crime · Historical Fiction · Psychological Suspense · Thriller · Women's Fiction

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  • Laura Bennett

    The Liverpool Literary Agency

    Laura is an associate literary agent at the Liverpool Literary Agency. She studied Writing at Liverpool John Moores University, gaining a BA and later an MA, after an early career in teaching that included working with young adults with special needs and in further education. She moved into editing after her teaching career and also works as a freelance writer, having written for a video game and several roleplaying games.

    Genres:Commercial Fiction · Contemporary Fiction · Cosy Mystery · Crime · Fantasy +12 more

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