Accepts full-length MSS, scripts for T.V and theatre; also novels, fiction and non-fiction. Represents screenwriters. Agents cover film, TV and theatre as well as literature.
Does not welcome unsolicited material but enquiries are accepted in writing.
No reading fee for synopsis, plays or screenplays, but a fee is charged for full-length MSS. Return postage required. Read more
Agents for the negotiation of all rights in fiction, general non-fiction, children's fiction and picture books, plays, film and TV scripts (home 15%, USA/translation 20%, scripts 10%). Represented in all foreign markets. Preliminary letter and return postage Read more
The company employs a staff of 12 people across the different departments. Based in Dublin’s city center, Lisa Richards has been at the heart of the Irish arts and entertainment industry for over fifteen years and represents some of the finest creative talent in Ireland.
Handles fiction and general non-fiction. Approach with proposal and sample chapter for non-fiction and 3-4 chapters and synopsis for fiction (sae essential).
No reading fee. Overseas associate The Marsh Agency for translation rights. Fiction and non-fiction, but represents these for film/TV rights as well.
Also represents actors and playwrights.
was founded in 1989 by Lisa and Richard Cook. Read more
Represents fiction and general non-fiction, children's books, scripts for film, television and theatre. Does not represent poetry, short stories, academic or text books.
(Home 15%, Overseas 20%).
Submission Guidelines: Not currently accepting new submissions. Please refer to our website for updates.
First established as a literary and dramatists' agency in 1896, Sayle ScreenFirst established as a literary and dramatists' agency in 1896, Sayle Screen has evolved into one of London's leading and longest standing independent agencies, now representing writers, directors and producers for film, television, stage and new media
Specialises in scripts for film, TV, theatre and radio. Represents film and TV rights in fiction and non-fiction for The Sayle Literary Agency, Greene and Heaton Ltd and Peter Robinson Ltd. Works in conjunction with agents in New York and Los Angeles.
Preliminary letter and return postage essential. Only accepts submissions by post, no email submissions.
Approximately 100 writers; the agency also represents directors for both film and television.
has evolved into one of London's leading and longest standing independent agencies, now representing writers, directors and producers for film, television, stage and new media Read more
Based in London' s West End for over 30 years, MBA is a leading literary agency representing writers in all media: books, and scripts for film, television, radio and theatre and directors.
No unsolicited submissions.
Fiction and non-fiction, and TV, film, radio and theatre scripts. Read more
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