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Marilia Savvides

The Plot Agency

Submission status
Closed
Submission route
Email
Response time
Not stated
Last checked
Yesterday

About

Marilia founded The Plot Agency in 2024 and represents an eclectic list of writers.

She began her career at Peters Fraser and Dunlop, working first as an International Rights Agent and later as a Literary Agent. She then spent four years as a Literary Agent at 42MP, helping to launch the Book Division. She holds a law degree from UCL and is a graduate of the Columbia Publishing Course.

What they represent

BiographyCommercial FictionContemporary FictionCrimeCurrent AffairsHistorical Non-FictionHorrorLiterary FictionMysteryNarrative Non-FictionOther Non-FictionPsychological SuspenseRomanceScience FictionThrillerTrue CrimeWomen's Fiction

Looking for

  • fiction that is beautifully written and cleverly constructed, but still accessible to a wide readership
  • darker tales that weave together excellent characters and an impossible-to-put-down story
  • book club / reading group fiction in the vein of Jodi Picoult, Liane Moriarty and Celeste Ng
  • complicated family dynamics, empathetic and smart approaches to controversial issues, stand out protagonists, long buried secrets, complicity, the road to justice, and impossible decisions
  • thriller, crime and suspense (most areas), with big hooks, high concept and clever set ups a big bonus
  • amazing female-centric horror in the vein of Yellowjackets, and the kind of contemporary, accessible horror that Stephen King always nails
  • speculative, genre-bending or dystopian stories with genius ideas that set up big questions or reflect the most broken (and sometimes hidden) parts of society
  • grounded sci-fi that's smart, immersive, and accessible, like The Martian
  • smart, witty, contemporary rom-com in the style of Emily Henry
  • romance with smart, complex and witty characters, contemporary settings and all the tropes
  • pop science / psychology, narrative history, true crime and investigative journalism

Not looking for

  • fantasy, romantasy
  • military thrillers, organised crime/mafia/mob stories
  • sci-fi unless it's very grounded and has crossover potential to a mainstream audience

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Agency submission guidelines

The agency accepts submissions by email only. What to send: the first three chapters of a novel or non-fiction project, along with a full synopsis. Covering letter: in the body of the email, include what kind of book is being written (the genre and market it fits into), and any relevant writing experience. Rules: only one project may be submitted at a time. Adult submissions only. Where to send: email to marilia@theplotagency.com. Additional: alert the agency if other agents have requested the complete manuscript or if there is an offer of representation.

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