Zoë Plant An agent with The Bent Agency (see other agents at this agency). About I joined the Bent Agency’s London office in 2019, after five years spent working with publishers all over the world as a literary scout. Since then I have built a list of clients that includes New York Times and international bestsellers, and whose books have won and been shortlisted for the Nero Book Award, the Barnes & Noble Children’s Book Award, and the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize.My list spans both children’s and adult books across a variety of genres. Across the board, my tastes lean towards commercial, entertaining, accessible books with clever hooks and something to say about the world. I am particularly interested in seeing submissions from writers from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. Country of Publication United Kingdom Professional Associations Member of AAA AI Policy Unknown AI policy Fiction Open In children’s books, I am looking for middle-grade and young adult fiction of all genres. For middle-grade, my favourite books combine a quirky voice or setting and a sense of fun with a strong emotional core.I have a particular love for YA fantasy and in this space I’m on the hunt for books that do something different in a very crowded market; interesting settings, intricate worldbuilding and unusual magic systems are all things that excite me. I am also looking for eye-opening science fiction and speculative fiction for teens, as well as horror and deviously twisty thrillers.On the adult side, I am looking for fantasy and science fiction with strong commercial appeal, and particularly books that break away from the very traditional classics of these genres. I love impeccable, innovative world building, characters who feel like real people, and writing that changes the way I see the world. I am a big horror fan and would particularly like to see horror with a social conscience – send me terrifying fiction for the Get Out audience.I am also looking for more general fiction with a strong, high concept hook, or a speculative or gothic edge. I have a particular weakness for a well-plotted murder mystery and am always looking for new takes on this – the twistier, the better!Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults, Middle grades, Young adults.Genres: General Action-Adventure Open to all/most Subgenres Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Horror Open to all/most Subgenres Mystery/Crime Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Cozy, Historical Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres Suspense/Thriller Open to all/most Subgenres, including: HistoricalLengths: NovelStyles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Submissions:Method: Email. Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to agent's webpage Report: Submission/Query Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:X (Twitter) @zoeplant89Instagram @thebentagency For the Agent: Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Agent Impersonation Scams are becoming commonplace.A legitimate agent will not contact you and request money to represent you. Never pay an agent an up-front fee. That is not how literary agent representation works. Agents earn a commission only after they've landed a publishing deal for you. Also, agents scarcely ever contact writers. If an agent that you haven't queried contacts you about representation, be suspicious. Look up the agent and check if the email address is correct for that agent/agency. Zoë Plant Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the agency or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: Group by submission Include other agents at the same agency Accuracy: We have not received any complete reports within the past 12 months. Pending 4 responses are pending (49 min | 68.8 mean avg | 64.5 median | 97 max days waiting | 23.0 std dev) from 4 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The agent will try to make a decision within 28 days. Do not query on the status of your submission before 28 days have passed. Work submitted to this agent was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted by this agent also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! 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