About Claire
Claire Wilson is a director at RCW Literary Agency, a role she took up in 2015. She joined the agency in 2007, having previously worked in publishing sales and rights. At the time of checking (November 2026), she is President of the Association of Authors' Agents, and she was named Literary Agent of the Year at the British Book Awards in 2023. Clients listed on the agency's website include Dame Julia Donaldson, Alice Oseman and Katherine Rundell.
What Claire is looking for
Claire is drawn to strong voices, compelling concepts and humour. Her list spans children's, YA and adult authors, including prizewinning and bestselling names, and the agency's website describes it as eclectic. The agency as a whole does not represent scripts for theatre, film or television.
Submissions
At the time of checking (November 2026), Claire is always open to submissions. Submissions go to her assistant by email, with a one-page synopsis, a brief bio and the first three chapters. The agency asks writers to approach only one agent. Claire cannot reply individually unless she wants to discuss the work further, so no response after eight weeks counts as a decline.
Compiled from Rogers, Coleridge & White Limited's own website. Check there for the latest before you submit.
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