SOLD OUT! 22 April Siân Ellis-Martin #Agent121. Looking for: ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION

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LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION

Siân Ellis-Martin joined Blake Friedmann in 2018 and is building a list of fiction and non-fiction at the agency. 

Siân represents authors in a range of fiction genres from commercial to the accessible end of the literary spectrum, and she’s also looking to expand the non-fiction side of her list. Story is key to the books Siân enjoys; she’s always looking for an element of plot to drive her through a novel. She wants to find stories that explore big emotions in touching, memorable or simple ways. In non-fiction she likes books that read almost like a story at the same time as educating and informing.

Siân loves a love story, whether it’s a big ‘made-for-each-other’ romance or a quieter depiction of desire. She’s also a big fan of rom-coms with interesting backdrops or with a focus on queer love. Platonic relationships are just as fascinating, and she’d really like to represent a sweeping friendship or family saga.

In the commercial crime and thriller space, Siân wants to read truly unputdownable standalone books with twists that you don’t see coming or mysteries that get the cogs of your brain turning. On the more upmarket end of the crime spectrum, she loves books that focus on the psychology of the characters at the same time as providing pacey plot.

In the non-fiction space, she looks for books that read like fiction and/or draw you into a topic you never expected to be interested in. She also enjoys informative books that make complicated topics accessible or shine a light on something new. She’d love to find a literary true crime story too and she’s a big fan of untold histories (think The Five by Hallie Rubenhold). Lastly, she’s on the hunt for cookery and food writing – delicious food and uncomplicated recipes.

In case it’s helpful to know what Siân doesn’t represent, she’s not currently taking on YA, children’s, poetry, fantasy, romantasy, science fiction, diet or business projects.

Siân would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 - 2 page synopsis and the first three chapters (or 5,000 words, whichever is shorter) of your manuscript in a single word document. 

(In addition to the paid sessions, Siân is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print). 

By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting.

Submission Deadline: Wednesday 15 April 2026