Watson, Little Ltd
- Submission status
- Open
- Submission route
- Response time
- Aims to reply within 6 weeks
- Last checked
- 11 days ago
Submission guidelines
Submissions are accepted by email only, to submissions@watsonlittle.com; anything sent by post will not be read. Direct the submission to one agent only; do not submit to more than one agent at the agency at once (submissions may be shared internally if felt to be a better fit for another agent). The agency does not represent poetry or screenplays for film, television, radio or theatre, though if it takes on a book it represents all rights including dramatic rights for that book. No material that has been wholly or partially originated, written or edited by AI is accepted. For fiction: send a cover letter in the body of the email (covering genre, word count, one-line pitch, plot, background/experience, and comparable recent titles), plus a synopsis and a writing sample attached as Word documents. The sample should be approximately 10,000 words (or to the end of the nearest chapter) from the beginning of the book, as a single document. The synopsis should be a separate document outlining the plot or structure from beginning to end, including spoilers, written as a factual summary rather than a marketing blurb. For children's fiction under 20,000 words in total, send the full manuscript. For non-fiction: send a cover letter in the body of the email plus a proposal attached as a single Word document, addressing the subject of the book and why it needs to be published now, the writer's background and credentials, comparable previously published books, a chapter of sample text, and a list of potential chapters with summaries. For graphic novels or self-illustrated children's books: send the material as a PDF. Include contact details, especially email address and phone number, and keep a copy of anything submitted, as the agency cannot be held responsible for loss of or damage to manuscripts, artwork or electronic media submitted. Simultaneous submission to multiple agencies is permitted, but the agency should be informed of any full manuscript requests or offers from other agents.
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- Websitewatsonlittle.com
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Agents (7)
Ciara McEllin
Ciara is an Associate Agent at Watson, Little, working across fiction and non-fiction. She is building her list with writers she can work closely and considerately with to build a career. In fiction she reads widely across literary, upmarket and book club fiction, and in non-fiction she enjoys narrative, memoir and essay collections.
Genres:Literary Fiction · Memoir · Narrative Non-Fiction · Other Non-Fiction · Thriller
OpenLast checked 4 days ago
Donald Winchester
Donald is a literary agent at Watson, Little, representing non-fiction and fiction for adults. He studied English Literature and History at Queen Mary, University of London and University College London. He began his publishing career at Penguin Press before moving to A P Watt, where he worked for five years and began building a list of non-fiction and fiction. He joined Watson, Little as an agent in 2013.
Genres:Commercial Fiction · Historical (Non-Fiction) · Literary Fiction · Memoir · Other Non-Fiction +3 more
OpenLast checked 2 days ago
Gabrielle Demblon
Gabrielle is Foreign Rights Manager and Literary Agent at Watson, Little. Gabrielle joined the agency in 2024 after six years as a literary scout. Gabrielle heads up the foreign rights department, working with Ayesha Mukherjee to help authors find publishers worldwide. Gabrielle is also building a personal list of authors.
Genres:Crime · Food & Drink · Horror · Literary Fiction · Other Non-Fiction +4 more
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Hannah Weatherill
Hannah is Watson, Little's Literary and Book-to-Screen Agent, representing commercial and upmarket fiction and non-fiction. She joined Watson, Little in 2024 after four years as an agent at Northbank Talent Management and a year at Penguin Random House UK. She also represents book-to-screen rights for the agency and stays closely connected with the international film and TV industry.
Genres:Contemporary Fiction · Crime · Food & Drink · Health & Wellness · Historical Fiction +6 more
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James Wills
James is Managing Director at Watson Little, where he looks after a dynamic and wide-ranging list of writers. He has a BA in English and Italian and an MA in 20th Century Literature from the University of Leeds. He is a former Secretary of the Association of Authors' Agents.
Genres:Crime · Horror · Literary Fiction · Memoir · Mystery +7 more
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Laetitia Rutherford
Laetitia is a literary agent at Watson, Little. She has fifteen years' experience and has worked with award-winning writers including Chris Cleave, Rana Dasgupta, Xiaolu Guo and Evie Wyld. She has also worked with authors who write in English as a second language, such as Xinran and Diane Wei Liang. Over a decade at the agency she built a successful crime fiction list, including Jenny Blackhurst, Alex Marwood and Ajay Chowdhury.
Genres:Health & Wellness · Historical Fiction · Literary Fiction · Self-Help
ClosedLast checked 4 days ago
Megan Carroll
Megan is a literary agent at Watson, Little. She graduated from Goldsmiths with a degree in English and American Literature in 2013. She joined the agency in 2014, first as an assistant and now working as a literary agent.
Genres:Commercial Fiction · Contemporary Fiction · Fantasy · Horror · Middle Grade +4 more
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