How to Submit

When open, we accept submissions via email only.

Please include:

• A covering letter
• A one-page synopsis
• The first three chapters (or up to 10,000 words) pasted into the body of the email

Attachments will not be opened.

Please clearly state which agent you are submitting to in the subject line.

Response Times

Due to the volume of submissions we receive, we are only able to respond to queries we wish to pursue further.

If you have not heard from us within eight weeks, please assume your submission has not been successful.

Who to Submit To

We encourage writers to submit to the agent whose interests best align with their work.

Please submit to one agent only.

Kate Finlay

Kate is seeking:

• Literary fiction
• Upmarket psychological thrillers
• Voice-driven debut novels
• Book club fiction with depth

Kate is particularly drawn to ambitious writing, complex characters, and manuscripts she can develop editorially before submission.

Christine Hale

Christine is seeking:

• Commercial fiction
• Crime and thriller series
• High-concept novels
• Romance and crossover fiction

Christine is particularly interested in projects with strong hooks, wide readership potential, and series or brand longevity.

Tom Reynolds

Tom is seeking:

• Upmarket commercial fiction
• Smart, high-concept thrillers
• Select non-fiction with platform
• Accessible literary fiction

Tom is drawn to bold ideas, sharp hooks, and writing that can break out into the mainstream.

Important Notes

• Please ensure your work is complete before submitting.
• We do not consider AI-generated or co-authored material.
• Simultaneous submissions are acceptable, but please notify us if your work is offered representation elsewhere.

Additional Information

We are unable to provide individual feedback on submissions.

We ask that all correspondence remains professional.

All queries can be directed to: info@manningliterary.com