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How to submit

There’s probably never been as much interest in writing for children as there is now, and only the exceptional will make it to publishing success.  The Greenhouse is therefore looking for outstanding voices – for writing that’s fresh, original and effective.

We specialise in children’s fiction – from first readers aimed at the 5+ age group through middle grade to young adult/crossover novels.  We are interested in both series and stand-alone novels. We are NOT looking for picturebook texts or illustrators, non-fiction or poetry, or writing aimed at adults.

If you think your work fulfils these criteria, please submit the following, addressed to Sarah Davies:

• A convincing and carefully thought-through covering letter, giving a short outline of your plot (no more than 500 words) and its intended readership


• A paragraph on your background, giving any other relevant information about yourself or your work


• The first three chapters of your proposed book, typed in double-line spacing and with wide margins

You may either email material to:

Or send hard copy (enclosing a self-addressed and stamped envelope; without this your work will not be returned) to:

Sarah Davies
The Greenhouse Literary Agency
11308 Lapham Drive
Oakton, Virginia 22124
USA

Please note:

You should allow up to six weeks for a response as every submission receives careful consideration; we cannot acknowledge receipt of submissions.

• We are unable to offer editorial feedback. If you are submitting your work simultaneously to other agents, please indicate this in your letter.


• Don’t send your only copy of material; while every care will be taken with what you send, we cannot be responsible for loss or damage to original material.