About Alice
Alice Williams is a literary agent who set up Alice Williams Literary in 2018, after more than ten years representing children's books at David Higham Associates. Her work covers editorial and portfolio development, submitting and showcasing clients' work widely, contract negotiation and rights management. She lives and works in London and has an extensive network of industry contacts in the UK and abroad.
What Alice is looking for
Alice is keen to consider playful, funny books for all ages, and is on the lookout for beautifully written stories that empower readers and open with strong hooks. She names mysteries, thrillers, fantasy, magic, rom coms, friendship stories, animal stories and social issues among the genres she enjoys. A fresh perspective or an unexpected twist is especially welcome.
Submissions
At the time of checking (November 2026), the agency is open to submissions from writers and illustrators on children's and YA projects, but not from outside the UK and Ireland. Submit by email (the address is on the agency's website); phone calls are not wanted. Fiction is pitched in the email body, with the full typescript or first three chapters attached as a Word document, plus a one-side A4 synopsis. AI-generated work is not accepted. It aims to reply within eight weeks if interested.
Compiled from Alice Williams Literary's own website. Check there for the latest before you submit.
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