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Caroline Hardman
Hardman & Swainson Literary Agency
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About
Caroline Hardman is a co-founder and director of Hardman & Swainson Literary Agency, a UK-based boutique agency she established with Hannah Sheppard and later Nicole Swainson. She worked previously at Christopher Little Literary Agency before founding her own agency. She represents a range of commercial and literary fiction and nonfiction.
Currently Looking For
Hardman has expressed interest in commercial and literary fiction including crime, thriller, psychological suspense, and women's fiction, as well as accessible nonfiction including memoir and history. She has noted interest in strong, plot-driven narratives with well-drawn characters.
Submission Guidelines
Hardman & Swainson accepts email submissions. Writers should send a covering letter, a one-page synopsis, and the first three chapters or approximately fifty pages of their manuscript. The agency website confirms these requirements and writers should check it for the most current guidelines.
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