LOOKING FOR: MG, ADULT FICTION
Jo Williamson has been in publishing for over 25 years. Having worked in
Children’s books PR for Dorling Kindersley, HarperCollins and Orion, she started
as an agent with Antony Harwood in 2008. She feels very privileged being with
authors at the very start of their publishing journey and enjoys close working
relationships with all her clients. From editorial help, general advice on the
publishing world, guiding careers long-term and general cheerleading, she feels
she has the perfect job. Although nothing is off limits and she loves being
surprised by submissions,
In middle grade children's fiction, Jo is particularly looking for books with
heart, epic adventures with voice-led characters, and younger funny fiction with
series potential.
In adult fiction, page-turning Commercial Women’s and Book Club fiction are
right up Jo's street, including psychological suspense, thriller, cosy crime and
books that don’t quite fit the mould. Above all, she wants stories that linger
long after the final page has been read. Jo is not the right fit for police
procedurals.
Jo would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the first
5,000 words of your manuscript in a single word document.
(In addition to the paid sessions, Jo is kindly offering one free session for
low income/underrepresented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk
[agent121@iaminprint.co.uk] to apply, outlining your case for this option which
is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).
By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I
Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one
document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that
I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent
meeting.
The submission deadline is: Thursday 13 June 2024