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Araminta Whitley
The Soho Agency
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About
Araminta Whitley is a founding director of The Soho Agency (formerly Lucas Alexander Whitley) and one of the UK's most established literary agents. She has worked in publishing for many decades and has represented numerous bestselling authors across commercial and literary fiction and non-fiction. She is known for her strong editorial instincts and her long-term relationships with authors.
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Whitley has a broad remit covering commercial and literary fiction as well as non-fiction, and is known for championing big-hearted commercial fiction and compelling narrative non-fiction. She tends to be drawn to stories with wide emotional appeal and strong storytelling. As a senior agent, she may be selective about new projects.
Submission Guidelines
Submissions to Araminta Whitley at The Soho Agency are made by email with a covering letter, synopsis, and opening sample pages. Writers should check The Soho Agency's website for current submission preferences and whether she is open to unsolicited queries.
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