EQ: 4/22/17
ER: 5/3/17, form-letter rej.

Philosophical/Lit. fiction; 117,000 words

EQ: 11/13/14
ER: 11/20/14

Form rejection (same friendly, personalised rejection reproduced below)

SF/Fantasy crossover

Thank you, digger. For some reason, British agencies can be very secretive about exactly what genres they're interested in.

Several comments below about genres - their website (not sure if this is a recent change) states: "We are actively looking for new writers across the board, both general and genre fiction and non-fiction"

I interpret that to mean they are open to ANY genre. The only specific exclusions listed are "books for children, poetry, plays, screenplays and short stories".

EQ 13th Sept
ER 18th Sept

I really do prefer agents who take the time to send a rejection letter. I know many agents are just too busy to do this, however, it is nice to at least know it is a NO.

Also one of the better form rejection letters. Put my first name in and the stock standard rejection is:

Many thanks for your kind words and for sending us this proposal, which I read with interest. I considered it carefully but I’m afraid on balance it just doesn’t quite grab my imagination in the way that it must for me to offer to represent you. So I must follow my instinct and pass on this occasion. I’m sorry to be so disappointing, but thanks for thinking of us. Of course this is a totally subjective judgement, so do try other agents and I wish you every success.

Kind regards

Robin

Where on their website does it say they don't do Fantasy or Romance?

They do not consider Fantasy or Romance. I asked. Anyway, they seem a very good agency. Good luck to all.

PATRICK - Why isn't there any genres submitted for this agency. They seem to represent adult and YA fiction (no poetry, children's books)?

He got back to me in just a few days with a very kind rejection email.