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We are a boutique agency based in Cape Town South Africa and represent global authors of:

  •   Non-fiction with a particular interest in smart thinking, leadership, health and wellness, spiritual, history, politics
  •   High grade commercial fiction - only crime, romance and speculative fiction. No other genres.
  •  International rights
  •  Film rights 

We don’t handle prose fiction, poetry, cookbooks, photography-driven books or children’s books (unless by existing clients).

HOW TO SUBMIT

Please DO NOT submit your MS without reading the detailed information on how to submit.  Do not submit any genres that are not listed above. Don't know your genre? You are not ready to submit your book! 
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​Please send 
​1. A full synopsis with spoilers.​
2. The first 3 chapters of your completed, polished manuscript.
3. A query letter with an enticing blurb

We do prefer to work with authors who have had their manuscripts professionally assessed before approaching us. Please indicate your reader reviews on your synopsis. 

Please allow 8-12 weeks before following up. Please note we are a small agency and we do try and reply to all writers. But if you do send us your book to look at first make sure that your submission is professional, your is genre clear, your proposal tight. 
How to Write a Query Letter  
How to Write a Non Fiction Book Proposal 
 How to write a Fiction Book Synopsis 

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SARAH BULLEN

Sarah has worked with authors and publishers for over 17 years as an international writing coach and agent. She has written two non-fiction books, a children’s book and has contributed to numerous anthologies and collections. She has also edited over ten books and teaches personal narrative fiction at University of Cape Town at MA level. Sarah is a frequent guest on talk shows and literary festivals.  Sarah was also the former personal finance editor at the Mail & Guardian, radio news editor at Business Day radio and had a 10 year career as a magazine publisher and editor before moving into the world of books. 
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SOME OF OUR AUTHORS

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  • Home
  • Calendar
  • ABOUT
    • Sarah Bullen
    • Bullen Literary Agency
    • Storytelling
    • Ghostwriting
    • Our Authors
    • Media
  • Coaching
    • Six Month Writing Mentorship >
      • Apply for Mentorship
    • Write Your Book in 100 Days >
      • Write Your Novel in 100 Days
    • Stop Mucking About Author Support Group
    • Pitch to Published
    • Book a Session
    • What Writers Say About Mentorships
  • Find an Editor
  • RETREATS
    • Meet Our Coaches
    • Malaga
    • Cape Town >
      • Tulbagh
      • McGregor
    • Greece >
      • About Lesbos Island
    • Morocco
    • Tuscany
    • Writing Retreat Reviews
  • LESSONS
    • Blog
    • Vlogs
  • Store