About the session
A unique opportunity to hear directly from an experienced literary agent at one of the UK’s leading agencies. You’ll learn about the role of a literary agent, the process of manuscript submissions, dos and don’ts of pitching your work, and what agents look for. It will cover essential topics such as crafting compelling query letters, understanding market trends, and building successful author-agent relationships. There will be time for Q&A, so bring your questions!
This session is suitable for prose writers at any stage of their journey, whether just starting out and wanting to know more about the agent process, or those actively seeking representation.
About the speaker
Sarah Brooks is a literary agent at Darley Anderson Agency. She began her publishing career as a Rights Assistant at Hachette in 2010, and became Head of Rights, Contracts and International Sales for Hachette Australia and New Zealand. In 2024, seeking a more creative and hands-on role, Sarah joined Darley Anderson & Associates as Acting Head of Rights. She has been building her list of book club and reading group authors at Darley Anderson & Associates.
Sarah looks for bold, voice-driven fiction for the book club market and women’s fiction. She loves to read strong, character-led stories which are well written but also plot-driven, with broad commercial appeal. She is drawn to both contemporary and historical narratives, especially those with high-concept hooks or deep emotional resonance.
https://darleyanderson.com/team/sarah-brooks/
Who is it for?
All underrepresented writers—those who face barriers to opportunities due to mental health issues, physical health/disability, sensory impairment, learning disabilities, neurodivergence, substance misuse, survivors, carers, working class backgrounds, and those from the LGBTQIA+ community, Black, Asian, traveller, mixed heritage or other global majority backgrounds.
Dates & Time
Wednesday 27 May, 6.30 – 7.30pm
This session takes place online via Zoom. The link will be sent seven days prior to the session, and again on the day.
Access
This session will be recorded and available to stream to registered attendees only for seven days.
You can see our full access commitments here. Please add any additional requirements when booking.
Cost
£5
If the course is fully booked, we can add you to the waiting list if you e-mail info@creativefuture.org.uk.
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