Joanna Swainson
Hardman & Swainson Literary Agency
Likely Open
Updated: 9/2/2025
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Agent Information
Agent Bio
Joanna earned a degree in French and ran a copywriting and editing business before transitioning to publishing as a freelance reader and in-house editor for major London literary agencies.
She brings strong expertise in the editorial side of agenting and is fascinated by what makes writing work.
She co-founded Hardman & Swainson with a former colleague after meeting while working in-house at Christopher Little.
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Submission Requirements
Fiction Requirements
Nonfiction Requirements
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Genres
Genres Represented
Fiction
- Crime
- Historical Fiction
- Horror
- Paranormal
- Speculative Fiction
- Thrillers
Nonfiction
- History
- Narrative Nonfiction
- Science
Genres Not Represented
- Film/tv Scripts
- Poetry
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About Hardman & Swainson Literary Agency
Agency Profile
Founded in 2012, Hardman & Swainson is a dynamic London-based literary agency. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to our authors, working closely with them at all stages of their careers.
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