Agent One-to-Ones
Expert advice from a Literary Agent
Get valuable feedback on your writing and submission pack in a fifteen-minute one-to-one with an industry expert of your choice.
Perfect for authors seeking representation, your one-to-one can be used to receive professional advice on your book’s marketability, ask any industry questions, or fine-tune your query letter. Our agents cover a range of of genres in fiction, non-fiction, adult and children’s writing.
Check out our FAQs page for more information on what to expect from your one-to-one session.
Availability
Sessions are released in seasonal blocks as follows:
January, February, March and April – sessions available from December
May, June, July and August – sessions available from April
September, October and November – sessions available from August
Sessions are routinely added on the first Monday of the corresponding month
(December, April or August).
Our Agents
The list below shows the agents who are offering feedback sessions for the current season. Availability is first come first serve so be aware your first-choice agent may not be available when you book your call. If in doubt, get in touch and we’d be happy to chat about which agents could be a good match, or see our FAQs for more information.
Rachel Beck
Liza Dawson
Rachel is looking for adult and YA fiction, and select non-fiction. This includes upmarket/book club women’s fiction, light-hearted millennial fiction or contemporary romance, domestic suspense, and contemporary YA.
Megan Carroll
Watson, Little
In adult fiction, Megan is looking for romance, romantasy, family dramas, coming-of-age, and general upmarket. In YA, she looks for thriller, horror, romantasy and issues-based contemporary. Finally in MG, she looks for funny contemporary stories, or anything spooky or exciting.
Jon Curzon
Artellus Ltd
Jon enjoys literary fiction with a distinctive voice and style. He is also open to a wide range of non-fiction and says that anything could potentially catch his eye in this space, including history, memoir, narrative non-fiction, and academic writing.
Kat Foxx
The Rights Factory
Kat is seeking adult and some YA fiction in genres including thriller, suspense, historical, horror, supernatural and romcom. In nonfiction, she is looking for genres including memoir, parenting, true crime, food and travel. For a full list of Kat’s interests, view her full bio.
Eli Keren
Curious Minds Agency
Eli Keren is currently looking for non-fiction, especially science, current affairs, LGBTQ+ books, issues-led books and projects by academics and researchers obsessed with a niche subject. He also has experience working with commercial and genre fiction.
Sheyla Knigge
High Line Literary Collective
Sheyla is looking for graphic novels and more witchy stories, dark academia, and murderous teens for the YA space. She is also looking for adult fantasy, romance, and romantasy. Across genres, she would also love more stories from BIPOC and underrepresented backgrounds.
Helen Lane
Booker Albert
Helen represents genre fiction including fantasy (adult and YA), sci-fi, horror, paranormal and LGBTQ+ romance, action, adventure and thriller. She especially loves monster stories and extreme settings. She doesn’t want to read about affairs or abuse, including religious abuse.
Becca Langton
Darley Anderson
Becca is building a list of MG and YA fiction with a particular focus on the US market. In YA, she enjoys romance, rom-coms and horror. In MG, she is looking for stories of friendship and family. Across ages, she enjoys original and genre-bending fiction with a lot of emotion.
Rachel Mann
Creative Artists Agency
Rachel represents fiction and nonfiction across the spectrum of commercial to literary, and for adult, young adult and middle-grade readers. She loves darkly comic and inventive with compelling voices, unpatronizing writing, and vivid, complex characters.
Caroline Montgomery
Rupert Crew
Caroline Montgomery manages the Rupert Crew Agency. She is looking for: crime – cosy, contemporary and historical; domestic suspense; psychological thriller, reading group, commercial women’s fiction and accessible literary and historical fiction. Also, MG & YA
Florence Rees
AM Heath
Florence works at AM Heath and is keen to find non-fiction and fiction writers who speak to a younger, millennial audience – whether that’s a journalist who is looking to expand an idea, or perhaps an activist with a social media platform.
Marilia Savvides
The Plot Agency
Marilia is looking for thrillers, crime, psychological suspense, horror/speculative, and genre-bending fiction. She does not represent fantasy. In non-fiction, she is interested in pop science, psychology, narrative history, true crime, investigative journalism, and memoirs.
Sandra Sawicka
Marjacq
Sandra’s main interests are genre fiction (SFF, speculative, crime, horror) and a bit of YA, as well as popular science nonfiction. She also handles translation rights for all authors represented by Marjacq.
Paula Weiman
ASH Literary
Paula (they/them) is looking for MG, YA and adult fantasy fiction. They are based in New York and have a background in foreign rights, and their goal is to help as many children as possible to see their experiences represented on the page for the first time.
Jo Williamson
Antony Harwood
Jo represents children’s and teen fiction including MG adventures, laugh-out-loud fiction with series potential, and YA romance with a strong hook. Jo is also building her list of adult fiction including women’s, psychological thrillers, and contemporary romantic adventures.
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Get in touch with our Writers Support team who will be happy to help!
Frequently asked
questions
What will my session involve?
Your one-to-one will consist of a fifteen-minute conversation with an industry professional. You will receive feedback on your query letter, synopsis, and the first 5,000 words of your manuscript.
How long will my session last?
One-to-one sessions last fifteen minutes.
When will my session take place?
After purchasing a session, use the booking link in your confirmation email to book a date and time with the agent of your choice. All times listed on the booking page are given in 24-hour UK time (GMT, UTC+0). Leave fifteen minutes of leeway to account for any delays in the agent’s schedule.
How will the agent contact me?
Your session will be held over the phone, using the number provided at checkout. If you will be unable to receive a phone call, please contact 121@jerichowriters.com at least one week before your session so that we can make suitable arrangements.
How can I check that my booking has been confirmed?
If your booking was successful, your booking page should show the time and date of your session. If this is not the case, please get in touch with 121@jerichowriters.com and let us know which session you would like to book.
What will I need to upload?
You will need to upload three separate Word documents: your query letter, your synopsis, and the first 5,000 words of your manuscript. You can upload these via your booking page. Files must be uploaded no later than one week before the session.
I’m an author of non-fiction/picture books and I don’t have a synopsis – what should I do?
Generally, agents will be happy to receive a book proposal or a second picture book manuscript in place of a synopsis. If you would rather leave this section blank, please let us know at 121@jerichowriters.com so we can ensure your files will still reach your chosen agent.
How can I change my phone number?
You will be contacted via the phone number provided at checkout. If you need to change this then let us know at 121@jerichowriters.com no later than one week before your session.
Can I change the date/time of my session?
We try to accommodate re-scheduling where possible, though this depends on the availability of your chosen agent. Please contact 121@jerichowriters.com so we can make arrangements.
How can I cancel my session?
Please email 121@jerichowriters.com no later than two weeks before your session. Depending on your preference, we can either issue a refund or leave your booking vacant until you are ready to book again. Since we need sufficient time to re-sell your session you will not be entitled to a refund or re-booking if you cancel after the two-week deadline.
Can I change the agent I have booked with?
Please email 121@jerichowriters.com and we can help you select a different agent. As with session cancellations, these requests must be made no later than two weeks before your booked session.
When will new sessions be made available?
New Agent One-to-One Sessions are routinely added to the website on the first Monday of the following months: April, August and December. We may release sessions outside these dates as and when agents express their availability to us. You can check the Agent One-to-One page for a list of agents participating in the service in a given season, or contact 121@jerichowriters.com if you would like to check the availability of a given agent prior to purchase.
I wasn’t happy with my session; what can I do?
We’re sorry to hear that. While we do not take responsibility for the opinions expressed by agents during these sessions, we hate to think of anyone left feeling disheartened. If something was particularly distressing, please email 121@jerichowriters.com so we can look into it.
I loved my session; how can I tell others about it?
We’re eager to get as many people aware about this valuable service as possible. If you enjoyed your session, you can tag us on Twitter using @JerichoWriters and the hashtag #JWagent121s. We would love to hear from you!
