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Joanna Swainson
Hardman & Swainson Literary Agency
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About
Joanna Swainson is a co-founder of Hardman & Swainson Literary Agency, based in London, which she established alongside Caroline Hardman. She has a background in publishing and represents a wide range of adult and children's fiction and nonfiction.
Currently Looking For
Swainson has expressed interest in literary and commercial fiction, crime and thriller, women's fiction, and children's/YA literature. She is drawn to strong voices, original concepts, and emotionally resonant storytelling. She has also noted interest in narrative nonfiction and memoir.
Submission Guidelines
Hardman & Swainson typically asks for a query letter, a synopsis, and the first few chapters (often the first 50 pages or three chapters) pasted into the body of an email. Submissions should be sent to the agency's general submissions email or directly to Joanna, following the agency's website guidelines.
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