Unfortunately Hodder Faith cannot accept unsolicited manuscripts.

If you are seeking publication, we recommend you appoint an agent to represent you. You can obtain a list of agents through the Writers' and Artists' Yearbook (published by A & C Black) and The Writer's Handbook (published by Macmillan) – click on either title for their extremely helpful websites.

We regret that we are not able to recommend a specific agent.

Useful links for writers

The Literary Consultancy

2nd Floor
c/o Diorama Arts
34 Osnaburgh Street
London NW1 3ND
Email: info@literaryconsultancy.co.uk
URL: www.literaryconsultancy.co.uk

Authorlink

Writers' resource and rights marketplace
URL: www.authorlink.com

Booktrust

Provides listings, factsheets on publishing and getting published, plus book news
URL: www.booktrust.org.uk

Handbook of Rhetorical Devices

Guidelines for and examples of rhetorical devices
URL: www.virtualsalt.com/rhetoric.htm

Mslexia

The magazine for women who write. Advice and inspiration; news, reviews, interviews; competitions and grants
URL: www.mslexia.co.uk

Credo Reference

Reference search engine
URL: corp.credoreference.com/

Writer Services

Provides guidelines to publishers; includes a list of UK literary agents
URL: writersservices.com/index.htm

Abctales

A place to upload, read and discuss poems and short stories
URL: www.abctales.com 

The Frontlist

Writers submit a synopsis and two consecutive chapters of up to 3,000 words per chapter. They critique the work of others and have their own work critiqued. Each month, the best are referred to either The Friday Project or agency A M Heath
URL: www.thefrontlist.com 

You Write On

Authors submit opening chapters, between 6,000 and 10,000 words, for peer-review. Top five best-reviewed each month receive a free critique from a professional agent or editor. Sponsored by Arts Council England
URL: www.youwriteon.com