One-to-One file uploads

One-to-One file uploads

One-to-One file upload information:

When are my One-to-One files due?

You will need to upload your documents by 1pm (BST) on May 18th 2026. Late submissions will not be considered.

What should I upload for my One-to-One session?

This depends on your genre! Below are our recommended guidelines.
Genre
File requirements
Notes
Fiction (including adult, young adult and middle grade)
Query/cover letter
Synopsis
First 5000 words

Picture book
Query/cover letter
Picture book text #1
Picture book text #2
Please submit a maximum of two picture book texts for review.
Narrative non-fiction (including memoir)
Query/cover letter
Synopsis OR non-fiction chapter breakdown
First 5000 words
Agents may request either a synopsis (as with a fiction submission) or a non-fiction chapter breakdown. You may wish to consult your chosen agent's requirements via their agency website, or simply choose the format you feel best suits your project.
Subject-led non-fiction
Query/cover letter
Book proposal
First 3000-5000 words

As non-fiction book proposals are longer than synopses, your agent or book doctor may read a shorter sample of your manuscript to compensate.
Book proposals typically include your professional bio and credentials, a market overview, and an outline/chapter breakdown. 

How should I format my documents?

All documents must be Word documents (.doc or .docx). We will not send any additional files (including PDF illustrations) to the agent or book doctor in advance of your session.

We recommend following industry standard guidelines when formatting your documents, though we will not reject your submission if you do not follow these:
• Readable, non-decorative font in 11pt or 12pt
• Black text on white background
• Avoid coloured text, highlighting, or excessive text formatting
• Numbered pages for multiple-page documents
• Page breaks between chapters
• Default (1 inch) margins
• Double-spaced lines (1.5 space or even single-spaced lines may be fine for your query letter)
• Check the document is clean from any placeholder text, comments, Tracked Changes, etc.

Please do not worry about formatting – as long as your documents are easily readable and in the correct file format, you don’t need to panic about getting everything right. The guidelines above are just useful tips to keep all of your querying documents neat, professional, and reader-friendly.

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