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Hannah Weatherill @hannahweatherill.bsky.social · Sep 5

If your novel fits the bill, you can find our submission guidelines here:
www.watsonlittle.com/about/submis...

We only accept submissions by email to [email protected], and any submissions sent in the post will not be read. Direct your submission to one of our agents; you can find more information about what each agent is looking for on our Agents page. Please do not submit to more than one of us at once. […]

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Hannah Weatherill @hannahweatherill.bsky.social · Sep 5

Text reads:
Commercial and upmarket fiction with a memorable voice and a strong one-line concept
Suspense, thriller and horror novels with an incredible hook - even better if it has something to say about the world we live in
Sweeping family dramas and love stories that feel timeless, often with a mystery at their heart
High-concept romance with undeniable chemistry
General fiction that incorporates elements of other genres
Not for me: fantasy, sci-fi, YA or children’s fiction

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Hannah Weatherill @hannahweatherill.bsky.social · Sep 5

I've been updating my wishlist recently, so here are some novels I've loved over the last few years, along with what I'm looking for now:

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BookwormVaught - Dr Anna Vaught @bookwormvaught.bsky.social · Jun 15

Currently, our #Curae prize writers are doing the Prize Novel summer school with the fab support of @saranaidinecox.bsky.social as ever. Next we have @hannahweatherill.bsky.social of @watsonlittle.bsky.social in a special session just for them, talking to them about industry. So grateful #carersweek

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Watson, Little Ltd @watsonlittle.bsky.social · Apr 30

Really thrilled to share the lead cast in the Temple Hill & Protagonist Pictures adaptation of THE RULE OF THREE by Sam Ripley - the first in a new unmissable horror trilogy

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Thomasin McKenzie & Katie Douglas Leading Temple Hill Horror Franchise Hopeful ‘The Rule Of Three’; Protagonist Launching For Cannes

Thomasin McKenzie & Katie Douglas Are Starring In The New Horror From Smile and Twilight producers Temple Hill.

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Hannah Weatherill @hannahweatherill.bsky.social · Apr 25

Introducing ECONOMICA: A GLOBAL HISTORY OF WOMEN, WEALTH AND POWER by Victoria Bateman, published by @headlinebooks.bsky.social on 28 August. Preorder at geni.us/Economica to find out how women have been at the heart of the economy from the Stone Age to today

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Watson, Little Ltd @watsonlittle.bsky.social · Apr 25

Great to celebrate the launch of JOSEPHINE BAKER'S SECRET WAR yesterday with @hdiamond.bsky.social and @yalebooks.bsky.social. Out now!

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Watson, Little Ltd @watsonlittle.bsky.social · Apr 8

Happy publication day to @hdiamond.bsky.social! JOSEPHINE BAKER'S SECRET WAR is out from Yale Books today

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Hannah Weatherill @hannahweatherill.bsky.social · Mar 27

A gorgeous newsletter on writing, publishing and Diana's brilliant new novel, A HOUSE FOR MISS PAULINE (whose 99-year-old heroine is just the best)

Diana McCaulay @dmccaulay.bsky.social · Mar 23

A new Substack on my 6th novel.. dianamccaulay.substack.com/p/a-bookish-... #aHouseforMissPauline

A Bookish Post

A House for Miss Pauline

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Shelina Janmohamed @shelina.bsky.social · Mar 12

Less than 25% of ministers globally are women. Former female foreign minister Dunya Maumoon is this week’s Muslim Women Talk Ramadan podcast guest and talks about how to be powerful and the dangers of abuse of power. Listen podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/m...

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Hannah Weatherill @hannahweatherill.bsky.social · Mar 14

Another great week with the @watsonlittle.bsky.social team at the London Book Fair, with well over 100 meetings between us and many more chats in the halls and pubs. Always lovely to catch up with friends and colleagues from all across the globe!

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Hannah Weatherill @hannahweatherill.bsky.social · Mar 13

Excited about this!

Victoria Scott @toryscott.bsky.social · Mar 12

I'm delighted to announce that I've signed a new contract with
@boldwoodbooks.bsky.social for four more novels. They are a brilliant publisher and I'm so delighted to be staying with them.
Thank you to my fabulous agent @hannahweatherill.bsky.social at @watsonlittle.bsky.social for negotiating it.

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Hannah Weatherill @hannahweatherill.bsky.social · Feb 12

Reposting my wishlist here for #MSWL day: www.watsonlittle.com/agent/hannah...

I'd love to find more thrillers and suspense (especially with a horror edge), and general commercial and upmarket fiction. Give my colleagues a try for romantasy and literary fiction!

Hannah Weatherill - Watson Little

I joined Watson, Little in 2024 after four years as an agent at Northbank Talent Management and a year at Penguin Random House UK. I’m building a varied list of commercial and upmarket fiction and non...

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Donald Winchester @donaldwin.bsky.social · Jan 23

Congratulations to Michael Taylor on being shortlisted for the Duff Cooper Prize!

Duff Cooper Prize @duffcooperprize.bsky.social · Jan 23

We are proud to announce the shortlist for The Pol Roger Duff Cooper Prize 2025.

The Prize celebrates the best in non-fiction writing with a £5,000 Prize and a Magnum of Pol Roger Brut Réserve being awarded to the winner.

Congratulations to all shortlisted authors!

The six books shortlisted for The Pol Roger Duff Cooper Prize 2025.
Italy Reborn: From Fascism to Democracy
Mark Gilbert (Allen Lane)

Catland: Feline Enchantment and the Making of the Modern World
Kathryn Hughes (Fourth Estate)

The Scapegoat: The Brilliant Brief Life of the Duke of Buckingham
Lucy Hughes-Hallett (Fourth Estate)

Forbidden Desire in Early Modern Europe: Male-male sexual relations 1400-1750
Noel Malcolm (OUP)

Wild Thing: A Life of Paul Gauguin
Sue Prideaux (Faber)

Impossible Monsters: Dinosaurs, Darwin and the War between Science & Religion
Michael Taylor (Bodley Head)

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Hannah Weatherill @hannahweatherill.bsky.social · Jan 15

Happy publication day @toryscott.bsky.social! So pleased to see this gorgeous book out in the world.

Watson, Little Ltd @watsonlittle.bsky.social · Jan 15

Happy publication day @toryscott.bsky.social! THE STORYTELLER'S DAUGHTER is published today by @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social

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Victoria Scott @toryscott.bsky.social · Jan 7

The Storyteller's Daughter is out NEXT WEEK!
It's available in ebook, paperback, hardback and audio book - basically, whichever form you prefer. It's a mysterious, gothic, dual timeline novel set in the WW2 and the 2000s.
Order links on my website: www.toryscott.com/the-storytellers-daughter

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Hannah Weatherill @hannahweatherill.bsky.social · Jan 7

Congratulations Jack! Would love to catch up soon.

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Donald Winchester @donaldwin.bsky.social · Jan 6

This is brilliant stuff - high praise for a brilliant book, HOTEL LUX by @mauricejcasey.com. @watsonlittle.bsky.social

Maurice J. Casey @mauricejcasey.com · Jan 5

Wild to see my book appear on Ireland AM this morning!

Thank you so much to newscasting legend Eileen Dunne for bringing along a copy of Hotel Lux and speaking about it. What a lovely surprise.

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Victoria Scott @toryscott.bsky.social · Dec 30

Look what's turned up at last (after UPS lost the box and then found it...)
The first copies of The Storyteller's Daughter. It's landing on shelves, doorsteps, phones and kindles on January 15th.
Buy here: www.toryscott.com/the-storytellers-daughter

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Hannah Weatherill @hannahweatherill.bsky.social · Dec 20

We'll be closed to submissions from tomorrow until Monday 6th January, but we're looking forward to reading your brilliant work in the new year!

You can find more information about the @watsonlittle.bsky.social agents and our submission guidelines here:
www.watsonlittle.com/about/submis...

Submissions - Watson Little

We now only accept submissions by email ([email protected]), so please do not send your submission in the post. Direct your submission to one of our agents; you may find it useful to look a...

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Watson, Little Ltd @watsonlittle.bsky.social · Dec 18

We are deeply saddened to share the news that Jean Adamson, co-creator of the much loved Topsy & Tim series, has passed away aged 96. Our thoughts are with her family, friends and all who knew her. It has been a rare privilege to represent Jean all these years; she will be sorely missed by us all.

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Victoria Scott @toryscott.bsky.social · Dec 2

I'm delighted to announce I have a new literary agent. I'm now represented by the brilliant @hannahweatherill.bsky.social at @watsonlittle.bsky.social
It was Hannah who picked my debut novel out of the slush pile, and I'm so pleased to be working with her again
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Victoria Scott - Watson Little

Victoria Scott writes thought-provoking fiction that keeps readers turning the pages. Her debut novel, Patience, was the Booksellers’ Association book of the month. Her first three novels were publish...

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Hannah Weatherill @hannahweatherill.bsky.social · Nov 29

We're looking for a new assistant! Details on our website - closes 15th December.

Watson, Little Ltd @watsonlittle.bsky.social · Nov 29

We're hiring an Agency Assistant! 🚨 Further details about the role and how to apply can be found here: watsonlittle.com/about/careers/ #publishingjobs #publishinghopefuls

Jobs and Work Experience - Watson Little

Jobs Agency Assistant We are looking for a proactive and highly organised individual to join the team as an agency assistant to provide administrative support to the agents, but working most closely ...

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Donald Winchester @donaldwin.bsky.social · Nov 29

Hello all! I'm a literary agent at Watson, Little, representing non-fiction (including non-fiction for children) and fiction across the gamut from commercial to literary. I'm based in Scotland, but come down to London frequently. Looking forward to chatting here! www.watsonlittle.com/agent/donald...

Donald Winchester - Watson Little

After splitting his childhood between Edinburgh, Ohio, and Watford, Donald studied English Literature and History at Queen Mary, University of London and University College London. He is the son of a ...

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Shelina Janmohamed @shelina.bsky.social · Nov 25

Fingers crossed please, I'm shortlisted for the UK School Library Information Book Awards on Thurs! My book aims to shine a light for kids of all backgrounds on what shapes our world today, how to articulate your own story and know its power, told through the prism of the British Empire.🤞

Blue background with Information Book Award Shortlist written on one side and an image of the book Story of Now Let's Talk About the British Empire by Shelina Janmohamed on the other side.

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