Allan Guthrie

Submission status: Open
Submission route: Email
Response time: Not stated
Last checked: 16 days ago

About

Allan is a literary agent with a particular interest in crime fiction.

He has worked in the book trade since 1996 and has been a literary agent since 2005. He is also an award-winning novelist, freelance editor and former publisher.

What they represent

Crime

Looking for

crime fiction

Agency submission guidelines

The agency represents all types of fiction and narrative non-fiction. It does not represent academic writing, poetry, self-help, picture books or screenplays. How to send: Submissions are accepted by email only, via the submit link on the site. Postal submissions are not accepted. What to include: The subject line should name the preferred agent. The body of the email should contain a brief covering letter introducing the writer and the work. Fiction: Attach a document containing a synopsis of fewer than 400 words plus the first 15,000 words of the novel. Non-fiction: Attach a proposal with an overview of the book and a sample of the writing, up to 15,000 words. Formatting: Word files only (.doc,.docx). After submitting, an acknowledgement email confirms safe receipt of the submission.

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