Anthony Haynes writes: My aim as literary agent is to help academic and professional authors to:

• find the right publisher
• get the best contractual terms
• get paid promptly and accurately
• be able to devote their time to writing and research rather than business affairs
• be free to talk to editors about writing instead of commercial concerns
• understand how the book industry works
• build an authorial career

I also like authors to feel there’s someone alongside them to exchange ideas, provide support and encouragement, share enthusiasm, and, where necessary, chivvy!

Authors represented include: Lucie Armitt; Daniel Ben-Ami; John Blundell; Eamonn Butler; Spinder Dhaliwal; Frank Furedi; Helene Guldberg; Louisa Leaman; and Jeremy Stangroom.

Anthony Haynes opened doors for me as an author and got me a contract with an international publishing company. He always gives clear and sound advice and acts as an excellent sounding board – Dr Spinder Dhaliwal

An alternative to agency

Anthony Haynes writes: Do you feel that you’d like assistance with one or more the following without employing the full services of a literary agent?

• Designing book proposals
• Approaching publishers
• Negotiating contracts

If so, I’d be pleased to talk to you about how to get published and improve your terms with publishers. Our assistance is based on a tariff of affordable set fees, available on request.