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Here are six UK agents actively seeking writers.

Simon Targett‘s interests stretch across a wide range of non-fiction as well as historical fiction.

Ben Clark loves smart non-fiction of all kinds whether narrative, prescriptive or illustrated. On the fiction side he’s currently looking for tightly plotted thrillers, crime series and science fiction and fantasy.

Anthony Goff represents literary and commercial fiction and non-fiction, and also several children’s writers.

Margaret Halton focuses mainly on fiction.

Anne-Marie Doulton‘s particular interests include literary fiction, narrative non-fiction (current affairs, biography etc) and high-quality thrillers and mysteries.

Allan Guthrie‘s main area of interest is crime fiction.

Always check the agency website and agent bio before submitting. Agents can switch agencies or close their lists, and submission requirements can change.