Thought-provoking non-fiction, narrative non-fiction, investigative journalism, cookery and food writing, travel and nature writing, memoirs, and illustrated projects from academics, thinkers, cooks, writers, and those with unique stories to tell.
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Emma Bal is a literary agent specializing in non-fiction and cookery books, representing authors from around the world. Before agenting, she spent nearly a decade in publishing at Penguin Press and Bloomsbury, launching and cultivating the careers of Nobel prize-winning economists, Pulitzer prize-winning journalists, historians, scientists, memoirists, activists, and poets. She joined Madeleine Milburn Agency over 3 years ago and has quickly established an exciting non-fiction list with many international deals.
Non-fiction submissions Non-fiction titles are often sold on proposal with a sample of writing material, as opposed to a full draft manuscript of the book. When submitting a non-fiction project to the agency, please start with a covering letter introducing yourself and your idea, pasting it into the designated box in the website form. Please attach one document, containing an overview of the work and some sample writing. Your document should include: - What your book is about and why it needs to be written. - Why you are best placed to write the book, with reference to your credentials or professional expertise. - A book outline, with summaries explaining what will be addressed in each chapter.
Last verified: April 7, 2026
Transatlantic Agency
Joelle Delbourgo Associates
Response time: ~9 weeks
Europa Content
Response time: ~12 weeks
Jennifer de Chiara Literary Agency
Response time: ~5 weeks