About Elise
Elise is a literary agent based in London, representing literary and general fiction and non-fiction. She has a keen aim to reflect international writing. She does not represent crime, thriller, science fiction, fantasy, film or TV scripts, or plays. The agency's authors have won or been nominated for many awards, including the OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature.
What Elise is looking for
Elise is currently looking for literary and general fiction submissions. For non-fiction she is also especially keen on memoir, autobiography, biography, cookery and travel writing. She does not represent crime, thriller, science fiction, fantasy, film or TV scripts, or plays.
Submissions
At the time of checking (November 2026), literary and general fiction submissions are open, sent by email to the address on the agency's website. Fiction needs a synopsis and the first three chapters (about 50 pages) in Word or PDF. Non-fiction needs a covering email with relevant expertise, plus a proposal, chapter outline and about 30 pages. Generative AI submissions are not wanted, and any AI use must be disclosed. Cover letters without AI are encouraged. No reply after three months means it is not one for the agency.
Compiled from Elise Dillsworth Agency Ltd.'s own website. Check there for the latest before you submit.
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