Submissions

Our Submissions window is from the 1st to the 7th monthly.

When we are open, please use the form which will appear below to submit your work (if you don’t see it and we’re in the submission window try clearing your cache).

In the meantime, please read through our guidelines and wish lists so that you can prepare your submission.

We ask for a cover letter, the first three chapters of your manuscript and a synopsis. You might find this information on preparing for submission in our resources section useful.

 

Submission Guidelines for HS-LA

There is nothing more exciting than finding a new author to join the agency. Please use the form below to send us your submission.

You can find information about Hannah and Louise and what we’re looking for on our about pages so that you can decide where to direct your submission.

We understand there is a small amount of crossover and it may be tricky to decide which of us to send to. In those cases, please send to one of us initially, but should your first submission result in a pass you’re welcome to resubmit to the other.

We endeavour to respond to all submissions in a timely fashion but never mind a gentle nudge after 8 weeks if you haven’t heard from us. You might find it useful to read this explanation about response times from Hannah.

 

HS-LA Author Extras

When you join our client list you get access to our HS-LA author group on Discord where you’ll find advice about what to expect as you move towards publishing your novel and beyond, moral support, a fantastic community of authors to help you find your feet and a forum to ask anything you’re not sure about. We will make ourselves available in the forum regularly.

 

HS-LA does not represent: Short Story Collections, Novellas, Poetry, Screenplays

Please do not send submissions by post. These will not be read.