About Jen
Jen is a literary agent at Graham Maw Christie and has worked in the role for 20 years. Before becoming an agent, she worked in marketing, advertising, journalism, ghostwriting and as a counsellor for ChildLine. She has launched international and Sunday Times bestsellers, including books by Raynor Winn, Helen Villiers, Katie McKenna, Michael Foley and Graeme Tomlinson.
What Jen is looking for
Jen would like to see memoirs with a distinctive voice and timely themes, along with general non-fiction that combines individual life stories with wider social questions. Her list covers popular science, philosophy, humour, business and memoir, and she is interested in experts on smart thinking, psychology and self-improvement, plus academics who make history, science and economics engaging. The agency does not accept YA or children's fiction, or submissions originated, written or rewritten by AI.
Submissions
At the time of checking (November 2026), the agency had not yet begun its temporary closure to submissions, which is set for 18 December 2026 to 11 January 2027. Non-fiction proposals and fiction go to separate email addresses listed on the agency's website. Fiction should only be sent once a manuscript is complete, with the genre in the subject line, along with a 500 to 800 word synopsis. Proposals and sample text are preferred as attachments. Replies aim for six weeks on non-fiction and twelve weeks on fiction. Submissions sent directly to individual agents are not considered.
Compiled from Graham Maw Christie's own website. Check there for the latest before you submit.
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