We are always very happy to read material from potential new clients. The following guidelines are designed to help you with your submission (for Film, Television and Stage submissions please see below for separate guidelines).
All submissions should be sent to us by post at:
David Higham Associates
5-8 Lower John Street
Golden Square
London W1F 9HA
Guidelines
WE DO NOT ACCEPT SUBMISSIONS BY EMAIL OR FAX
All material should be typed with double line spacing on one side only of A4 paper and pages should be numbered.
We can only return material if postage has been included.
We try to read the material as quickly as possible but due to the very large number of submissions we receive every week we are unable to acknowledge receipt or give editorial guidance or advice on the material we reject.
Please note that unless we feel we may be able to offer you help or representation, a form rejection letter will be sent. This time-saving measure was introduced to allow more time for proper reading and consideration of all submissions.
Adult fiction
Contact: Adult Submissions Department
What to send us: a covering letter, a full plot synopsis of the proposed book, the first two or three chapters of the book, a CV and a stamped addressed envelope. Do not omit any of these items from your submission.
Non-Fiction
Contact: Adult Submissions Department
What to send us: a covering letter, a proposal for the book including an overview of its themes and story and your sources, the first two or three chapters of the book if they are available, a CV and a stamped addressed envelope.
Children's Books
Contact: Children's Submissions Department
What to send us: a covering letter, a synopsis of the proposed book, two or three sample chapters (unless it's a picture book in which case you can send us the complete manuscript), a CV and a stamped addressed envelope.
SCRIPTS (PLAYS, FILM AND TELEVISION)
Contact: Script Submissions Department
What to send us:a covering letter, CV and s.a.e ONLY. We can then decide whether we wish to request a treatment or screenplay. Please note that we do not represent screenwriters who live outside the UK and Ireland
