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The Hannah Sheppard Literary Agency is a boutique agency launched by Hannah Sheppard in 2023. In 2024 Louise Buckley joined the agency as an Associate Literary Agent.

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A note from Hannah

I’ve always identified as a feminist. But I’ve been listening, learning and thinking about my part in the publishing industry over the last few years and saying I’m a feminist is no longer enough. I want intersectional feminism to be integral to everything I do. I recognise that there are obstacles to entry in publishing which has evolved in a straight, white (and white supremacist), patriarchal, classist, ableist and capitalist society and suffers from systemic issues as a result. I want to help bring down those barriers. I still have a lot to learn (and unlearn), and I’m proactively seeking out the conversations and discussions that will help me do that, but I don’t want to wait to take action any more.

At the Hannah Sheppard Literary Agency I aim to create an inclusive and supportive community of likeminded authors. If you think our world views align, please do send me your submissions – I am actively seeking authors from diverse backgrounds with the sorts of stories that are not regularly amplified. If the mention of feminism raises your hackles (maybe examine that) then we aren’t likely to be the right fit. I’m sure the perfect agent is out there.

I understand that the publishing industry can feel intimidating so I’m extending an invitation to come and meet me, get to know an industry insider and ask anything you want – this drop-in zoom session will happen once a month on the last Wednesday of the month – please register here.