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Suzannah Ball

WME Literary Agency

Submission status
Open
Submission route
Website
Response time
Assume no reply = no after 6 weeks
Last checked
2 days ago

About

Suzannah is a literary agent at WME, based in the London office.

She has been with the agency since 2019 and was named a 2025 Bookseller Rising Star. She represents adult and crossover fiction, as well as a select list of non-fiction, and works closely with both debut and experienced authors to help them develop their material and ideas.

Genres

Commercial FictionFantasyHorrorLiterary FictionOther Non-FictionRomanceScience Fiction

Looking for

  • adult and crossover fiction
  • a select list of non-fiction
  • romance, horror, fantasy, and speculative fiction
  • a beautifully crafted story with a strong narrative voice
  • a story that will immediately sweep her away and writing that pulls at the heartstrings, especially if it can make her cry
  • in Science Fiction & Fantasy, well thought out and crafted new worlds that are bold and new and do something a little different from what's already in the current market, with bonus points if it has a romance at its centre which can help drive the adventure forward or gives the characters a reason to survive
  • swoon-worthy romance where she wants her stomach to literally drop when the main characters have their first fight and then reconciliation
  • a big sweeping love story or a romance with a genre blend that surprises her
  • books with a darker edge, anything gothic, a bit weird or uncanny
  • speculative fiction on the more literary end that uses magical realism or dystopia to explore what it feels like to be human
  • in non-fiction, all things pop culture, entertainment, and the arts

Agency submission guidelines

Query one WME agent at a time; the team works collaboratively, so if you have not heard back after six weeks you are free to try another agent and to keep them posted on your project. Each agent's preferred query format is below and on their profile page, where the query button sends your submission. Include your bio with every submission. The agency cannot respond to every query, and it does not consider screenplays. WME agents will only ever contact you from a wmeagency.com email address and never ask for payment. Francesca Ali: for fiction, the first three chapters and a synopsis as a Word document. For illustrated projects, a portfolio, sample pages and a full script. For non-fiction, a short overview of the project and up to 10,000 words of sample writing. Kimberley Atkins: for fiction, a covering letter, synopsis and the first three chapters or fifty pages. For non-fiction, a covering letter, a full outline setting out the aims of each chapter and, if possible, a sample chapter. Put your full name and the title of your work in the email subject line. Fiona Baird: for fiction and completed works of non-fiction, a query letter, synopsis and the first three chapters. For non-fiction on proposal, a query letter and the full proposal. Lucy Balfour: for fiction, a query letter, synopsis and the first three chapters or fifty pages. For non-fiction, a query letter and a proposal including a full outline and chapter breakdown. Suzannah Ball: for fiction, the first three chapters as a Word document and a synopsis; only submit once your manuscript is complete. For non-fiction, a short overview of the project and up to 10,000 words of sample writing. Florence Dodd: for all projects, a synopsis, an outline and up to ten sample pages as a Word document. Matilda Forbes Watson: for fiction, a covering letter, synopsis and the first three chapters or fifty pages. For non-fiction, a covering letter, a full outline and, if possible, a sample chapter. Karolina Kaim: non-fiction only. A short overview of the project and up to 10,000 words of sample writing as a Word document; the proposal should include a working title, an elevator pitch and an outline of contents. For platform-led projects, include an overview of relevant statistics. James Munro: for fiction, a query letter and the first ten pages in the body of the email. For non-fiction, a query letter with the full proposal or manuscript attached. Hellie Ogden: for fiction, a covering letter, synopsis and the first three chapters or fifty pages. For non-fiction, a covering letter, a full outline setting out the aims of each chapter and, if possible, a sample chapter. Put your full name and the title of your work in the email subject line.

Links

Clients include

  • Jennifer Delaney
  • Philippa Rice
  • Rachel Wood
  • Sarah A. Parker
  • SenLinYu
  • Callie Hart
  • Chloe Walsh
  • Chelsea Curto
  • Peyton Corinne

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