Literary Agents in Scotland

Some publishers accept unsolicited manuscripts - some don't. Check with the publisher before you send your manuscript.

A literary agent will read and assess your work and, if it is accepted, will negotiate on your behalf with publishers and look after your commercial interests.

More information and guidance can be found in the Publishing Scotland Yearbook 2011.

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Below is a list of some of the major Literary Agents in Scotland, but for a full list of agents in Scotland and the UK please refer to either the Writers' And Artists' Yearbook or the Writers' Handbook.

Jenny Brown Associates

Literary fiction, non-fiction and women’s fiction

David Fletcher Associates

Fiction and non-fiction lists

Fraser Ross Associates

Children's books

Andrew Lownie Literary Agency

Tel: 020 7222 7574
Email: lownie@globalnet.co.uk

Mostly non-fiction: history, politics, biography, current affairs, celebrity and journalistic books, reference, military, UFOs

Causeway Literary Agency

Commercial and literary fiction, including older children's, and non-fiction. Particularly interested in work by Scottish and Irish authors. No science fiction, short stories or poetry. No reading fee. Will suggest revision.

Duncan McAra Literary Agency

Tel: 0131 552 1558
Email: duncanmacara@mac.com

Fiction (literary and commercial); non-fiction: art, architecture, biography, history, military, Scottish interest

The McKernan Literary Agency and Consultancy

Handles fiction – literary, commercial, children’s (not picture books), and general non-fiction. Send outline and 2 to 3 sample chapters. Works in association with Capel and Land, 29 Wardour Street, London W1D 6PS

Barbara McLean

Fiction and Scottish interest titles

Alexandra Nye

Does not handle poetry or plays. Send preliminary letter with synopsis.