Does anyone have information on this agency? Has anyone dealt with them?
http://www.antonyharwood.com/about.htm
http://www.antonyharwood.com/about.htm
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[Agent] Antony Harwood Ltd. (UK)
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I have been rejected by them, does that count?
From what I have heard it's a solid agency.
I suggest you look at the list of authors on their site and see the quality, and which publishers said author's work has been sold too. You can cross check the author's work on the publishers' sites/amazon/in a book shop if you are so inclined,
From what I have heard it's a solid agency.
I suggest you look at the list of authors on their site and see the quality, and which publishers said author's work has been sold too. You can cross check the author's work on the publishers' sites/amazon/in a book shop if you are so inclined,
Many thanks for the feedback.
They looked good to me when I explored their site but it's always nice to know if anyone has anything against the agency.
They looked good to me when I explored their site but it's always nice to know if anyone has anything against the agency.
Just come across this podcast by Mr. Harwood himself, thought it might be of interest.
http://ah.brookes.ac.uk/podcasts/item/antony_harwood_the_business_of_the_literary_agent/
http://ah.brookes.ac.uk/podcasts/item/antony_harwood_the_business_of_the_literary_agent/
Queried J0 Williams0n earlier this month and got a full request the next day. Fingers crossed!
This thread hasn't had any movement forever - anyone (particularly clients) have any recent dealings with them? Thanks.
This thread hasn't had any movement forever - anyone (particularly clients) have any recent dealings with them? Thanks.
Girl Friday, what age is your book aimed at, just out of curiosity? I have a YA manuscript, and was wondering whether to query Williamson, Harwood, or Lockhart.
Their website says to send them "a brief outline"...I'm assuming that means a query letter? Or do they also want a synopsis?
Their website says to send them "a brief outline"...I'm assuming that means a query letter? Or do they also want a synopsis?
Hi Satchan, it's an MG. I just sent a query, and, because they didn't specifically say not to, I pasted the first few pages in too. Good luck!
Queried: 22/05
Full request: 23/05
Nudged: 10/8
Nudged with offer: 29/8
Offered rep: 2/9
In the end I went with a different agency, but I both spoke to Jo on the phone and met her in person, and she was INCREDIBLY nice and enthusiastic - I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for an agent for YA or kidlit.
Full request: 23/05
Nudged: 10/8
Nudged with offer: 29/8
Offered rep: 2/9
In the end I went with a different agency, but I both spoke to Jo on the phone and met her in person, and she was INCREDIBLY nice and enthusiastic - I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for an agent for YA or kidlit.
Just wondering:
The name for this page is ANTHONY Harwood, but when I go to a website, it says ANTONY (minus the letter "H").
http://www.antonyharwood.com/index.php/contactus
Are these the same agent, or are there two agents with very similar names?
The name for this page is ANTHONY Harwood, but when I go to a website, it says ANTONY (minus the letter "H").
http://www.antonyharwood.com/index.php/contactus
Are these the same agent, or are there two agents with very similar names?
All but the landing page is gone on the website. Is this a fluke, or aren't they taking queries from unknowns anymore?
Hello, I was just wondering whether anyone had any recent experience with Antony Harwood Literary Agency? https://antonyharwood.com/
Their website has been 'being updated' for more than a year. I emailed them today asking if they were taking submissions and they got back to me right away saying yes, which if anything made me even more suspicious! The email wasn't signed off by a named person either
I know of some writers represented by AH, but only one of their agents appears to have an active online presence and she doesn't link to the website listed above. Does anyone know if the website link I put earlier in this post is legitimate? I might just be being really paranoid, but something feels a bit weird to me.
Thanks in advance!
Their website has been 'being updated' for more than a year. I emailed them today asking if they were taking submissions and they got back to me right away saying yes, which if anything made me even more suspicious! The email wasn't signed off by a named person either
I know of some writers represented by AH, but only one of their agents appears to have an active online presence and she doesn't link to the website listed above. Does anyone know if the website link I put earlier in this post is legitimate? I might just be being really paranoid, but something feels a bit weird to me.
Thanks in advance!
Have you searched for them by name, seeking other, perhaps legitimate, websites? It does feel off for a business that needs a website to be "coming soon" for so long.
But if that's actually their website... I would not consider an agency that does not have a working website for more than a year. That alone suggests the absence of business acumen. You want an agency that has its shit together better than that.
I will add that every mention of the agency I'm finding on a fast and shallow search does suggest that he's a legitimate and active agent, but I'd still be all Nope.
But if that's actually their website... I would not consider an agency that does not have a working website for more than a year. That alone suggests the absence of business acumen. You want an agency that has its shit together better than that.
I will add that every mention of the agency I'm finding on a fast and shallow search does suggest that he's a legitimate and active agent, but I'd still be all Nope.
They rep some fairly heavyweight authors.
See: https://www.writersservices.com/reference/antony-harwood-ltd
See: https://www.writersservices.com/reference/antony-harwood-ltd
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There's already a thread on this agency HERE. I'll ask a mod to merge the threads.
@stephds, as per the personalised notification at the top of this board, please check the index before starting a new thread.
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It's not unheard of to keep a domain strictly for email purposes.
ETA: Threads merged.
ETA: Threads merged.
That's interesting. So some agents/agencies do not have their own websites for, say, those who wish to submit to know what they're seeking, but rely on their listings at other websites they don't control?
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My last agent had no web site. She's got some big names, but I found communication with her difficult. Take that for what it's worth.
Thanks for your responses everyone! I'm pretty confident that Antony Harwood is a reputable agency, but I think you're right in that an agency that doesn't have a website for more than a year is a bit of a red flag... and certainly not that fussed about taking on any new authors.
I shall look elsewhere
I shall look elsewhere