Agent One-to-Ones – Jericho Writers
Jericho Writers
Box 321, 266 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7DL, United Kingdom
UK: +44 (0)330 043 0150
US: +1 (646) 974 9060
For authors interested in traditional publishing

Agent One-to-One Feedback Sessions

£70
Perfect your query with personalised feedback from literary agents.
Available worldwide, year-round
15 minutes
Phone call

Expert advice from literary agents

Get valuable feedback on your writing and submission pack in a fifteen-minute phone call with an industry expert of your choice.  Perfect for authors seeking representation, your Agent One-to-One Session can be used to fine-tune your submission pack and demystify the world of traditional publishing.

 

Read the bios below, select your preferred agent, and submit your documents to receive direct, personalised feedback during a 15-minute phone call. Our agents cover a range of of genres in fiction, non-fiction, adult and children’s writing. Bookings are first come, first served, so reserve your session early to ensure you don’t miss out!

 

Simply purchase your session below, follow the instructions sent by email to confirm your booking, and upload your documents one week before the session.

Get personal feedback on your submission pack and opening pages

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£60

Agent one-to-one session

15-minute phone call with an agent of your choice
Feedback on your query letter, synopsis and first 5,000 words
Professional advice on the marketability of your book
Premium Members get 10% discount

Check out our FAQs page for more information on what to expect from your Agent One-to-One Session.

Our Agents

Use the search tools below to view and filter the bios of agents we’re currently working with — and remember, sessions are first come, first served!

 

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Danielle Bukowski

Sterling Lord Literistic

Danielle represents adult fiction including literary, smart bookclub, upmarket and select SFF. She also represents some nonfiction, preferring those that expand her view of the world, are rigorously researched, or demonstrate the author’s personal stake in the subject.

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Megan Carroll

Watson, Little

In Fiction, Megan is keen to see high-concept speculative fiction (particularly high-concept love stories) for both commercial and reading group/crossover readers. She also represents non-fiction, children’s, (not picture books) and YA.

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Therese Coen

Hardman & Swainson

In terms of adult fiction, Therese loves historical. She is looking for more international historical stories ranging from the Renaissance era to the 20th Century.

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Ciara Finan

Curtis Brown

Ciara is looking for SFF, YA, psychological thrillers, historical novels, female-led commercial and book club fiction, and select commercial non-fiction. She is particularly interested in finding and championing stories by writers from underrepresented backgrounds and communities

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Samar Hammam

Rocking Chair Books

Samar is on the lookout for original and page-turning books across all genres. She wants books that have a twist, but work for a wide audience.

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Natalie Kimber

The Rights Factory

Natalie has worked with The Rights Factory since 2014 and is based in the NYC/NJ area. She represents a range of fiction and non-fiction genres for adults, and will also consider certain YA categories. Please click through to full bio for a complete list of genres she represents.

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Helen Lane

Booker Albert

Helen represents YA, NA and Adult fiction. She is looking for fantasy, contemporary paranormal romance, action/adventure, thrillers, LGBTQ+, horror and sci-fi. She especially loves reading about monsters and extreme environments. She does not want to read about affairs or abuse.

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Becca Langton

Darley Anderson

Becca is building a list with a particular focus on the US market. She is looking for MG, graphic novels, teen and YA fiction across genres including adventure, fantasy and rom-com. She is not looking for high fantasy, space operas or stories about fairies, fae or pirates.

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Rachel Mann

Jo Unwin Literary Agency

Rachel represents fiction and nonfiction, with a particular focus on MG and YA. She’d love to see international settings, unconventional narratives and progressive social commentary, or works from writers from underrepresented backgrounds.

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Feedback on the Agent One-to-One service

We’ve offered over 4800 Agent One-to-One Sessions since 2020. Here are just a few comments from authors who have taken the plunge and received one-to-one feedback…

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I had my session with an agent who I’d recently submitted to via the slush pile, and she was able to tell me why she’d rejected my novel, which was invaluable!

K Grant

Booked with Laura Williams

It was such a pleasure to speak with Ciara. She was warm and exceedingly helpful. Of all the different services online and off, this would have to be one of the most useful supports to a novice writer.

Katherine D

Booked with Ciara Finan

My one to one with Julie Crisp was worth every penny, she crammed a lot of amazing advice into 15 minutes and I can’t thank Jericho Writers enough for providing such a brilliant opportunity to speak to this agent.

Tami E

Booked with Julie Crisp

Nat went over and above what was expected on an agent 1-2-1 both in terms of engagement with the submission package and the time taken. Her insight was invaluable and her genuine interest in the success of the project was refreshing. She is an absolute star.

Anonymous

Booked with Natalie Kimber

Thank you for the opportunity to talk to Liza DeBlock last week. She was warm, helpful and liked my work. What more can one ask?

Nola D

Booked with Liza DeBlock

I used your 121 with an agent service a few weeks ago and spoke to Philippa Sitters who gave me some great ideas on tweaking my submission package. I sent out batch 3 of queries and got a full request!

Ruth C-I

Booked with Philippa Sitters

(Marilia) was absolutely fantastic. She was knowledgeable, gave me excellent advice about how to target my submissions and advice on comparative titles. She was very reassuring and supportive in assuring me that my manuscript was good enough to be submitted.

Charlotte S

Booked with Marilia Savvides

A balance of encouragement and sound advice was all contained within fifteen minutes, and delivered without fuss, so as to make the most of the time. I feel more prepared, now, to make a submission to an agent.

Suzy H

Booked with Amanda Preston

(Laura) informed where I could tighten the work and made some really good points which I will take on board. The whole experience has been so useful so thank you. Laura also asked me to submit the full manuscript, which I’m thrilled about!

Anonymous

Booked with Laura Williams

Helen Lane was refreshingly direct and concise in her feedback. She clearly understands what needs to be addressed, and her guidance was both practical and constructive. I was pleased to hear that she liked my writing and offered suggestions for a fresh approach in certain areas.

Steve H

Booked with Helen Lane

My one-to-one with Jane Chun last week was excellent. Jane was extremely helpful, and I feel I learnt a great deal. She gave me lots of specific suggestions to improve the submission package, and explained the reasons for her suggestions clearly.

Paul G

Booked with Jane Chun

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Frequently asked
questions

1

What will my session involve?

Your one-to-one will consist of a fifteen-minute conversation with an industry professional. You will receive feedback on your query letter, synopsis, and the first 5,000 words of your manuscript.

2

How long will my session last?

One-to-one sessions last fifteen minutes.

3

When will my session take place?

After purchasing a session, use the booking link in your confirmation email to book a date and time with the agent of your choice. All times listed on the booking page are given in 24-hour UK time (BST, UTC+1). Leave fifteen minutes of leeway to account for any delays in the agent’s schedule.

4

How will the agent contact me?

Your session will be held over the phone, using the number provided at checkout. If you will be unable to receive a phone call, please contact 121@jerichowriters.com at least one week before your session so that we can make suitable arrangements.

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How can I check that my booking has been confirmed?

If your booking was successful, your booking page should show the time and date of your session. If this is not the case, please get in touch with 121@jerichowriters.com and let us know which session you would like to book.

6

What will I need to upload?

You will need to upload three separate Word documents: your query letter, your synopsis, and the first 5,000 words of your manuscript. You can upload these via your booking page. Files must be uploaded no later than one week before the session.

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I’m an author of non-fiction/picture books and I don’t have a synopsis – what should I do?

Generally, agents will be happy to receive a book proposal or a second picture book manuscript in place of a synopsis. If you would rather leave this section blank, please let us know at 121@jerichowriters.com so we can ensure your files will still reach your chosen agent.

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How can I change my phone number?

You will be contacted via the phone number provided at checkout. If you need to change this then let us know at 121@jerichowriters.com no later than one week before your session.

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When will I receive my test call?

We aim to ring you within 48 hours of your session to test your phone number. If you miss the test call we will leave you a voicemail and get in touch by email instead.

10

Can I change the date/time of my session?

We try to accommodate re-scheduling where possible, though this depends on the availability of your chosen agent. Please contact 121@jerichowriters.com so we can make arrangements.

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How can I cancel my session?

Please email 121@jerichowriters.com no later than two weeks before your session. Depending on your preference, we can either issue a refund or leave your booking vacant until you are ready to book again. Since we need sufficient time to re-sell your session you will not be entitled to a refund or re-booking if you cancel after the two-week deadline.

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Can I change the agent I have booked with?

Please email 121@jerichowriters.com and we can help you select a different agent. As with session cancellations, these requests must be made no later than two weeks before your booked session.

13

When will new sessions be made available?

We add new One-to-One sessions to the website on the first Monday of every month.

14

I wasn’t happy with my session; what can I do?

We’re sorry to hear that. While we do not take responsibility for the opinions expressed by agents during these sessions, we hate to think of anyone left feeling disheartened. If something was particularly distressing, please email 121@jerichowriters.com so we can look into it.

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I loved my session; how can I tell others about it?

We’re eager to get as many people aware about this valuable service as possible. If you enjoyed your session, you can tag us on Twitter using @JerichoWriters and the hashtag #JWagent121s. We would love to hear from you!