About James
James Wills is Managing Director at Watson, where he looks after a varied list of writers. His academic background includes a BA in English and Italian and an MA in 20th Century Literature from the University of Leeds. He is also a former Secretary of the Association of Authors' Agents.
What James is looking for
James is looking for crime, thrillers and mysteries with addictive, immediate stories and strong hooks. He would particularly like a grounded speculative novel with a great one-line pitch, and horror with a twist. He is always on the lookout for striking, character-driven fiction that grips and is boldly written. Beyond fiction, he is keen to read big ideas, sport, popular science, humour, true crime and memoir, along with narrative non-fiction that is compelling and reads like a novel, especially from previously unheard voices. He also wants writers who bring an edge and real expertise to their subjects.
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