…‘Supportive’

…‘Astute’

…‘Trusted’

When we launched Graham Maw Christie in 2005, we set out to focus on non-fiction and wanted to build a collaborative, creative, market-driven agency. We believe that authors can change the world through books, and that a successful career as a writer starts with an excellent book proposal. Authors need someone in their corner - not only to find the right publisher but to navigate and prepare for each stage of the publishing process, from pitch to publication, from the lonely days of honing the manuscript to building a writing career from the first book onwards.

We are known as an agency that champions debut authors and invests in writers from under-represented backgrounds and from communities poorly served by publishing.

Click here to send us a submission or to query your book.

We look forward to reading your submission.


​We are members of the Association of Authors' Agents and abide by their Code of Practice.

Jane Graham Maw 
FOUNDER & AGENT

  • Jane Graham Maw

    Jane was shortlisted for the British Book Awards: Literary Agent of the Year in 2023 and will be a longlist judge for the Diverse Book Awards in 2025. She has over 25 years' experience in the publishing industry and has worked in rights, contracts and marketing, as well in commissioning and as a publishing director. She has also ghostwritten books for celebrities and experts. Jane is often asked to give talks or workshops to writers' groups or at literary festivals on how to get a non-fiction book deal and she has worked as a mentor for The Arkbound Foundation, a charity that aims to improve diversity within publishing, and she is a trustee of Spark Sisterhood, a charity for teenage girls leaving the care system.  Jane has an English Degree (Cambridge) and also holds a postgraduate certificate from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). She is driven by a desire to champion quality writing with a clear message.

    For general non-fiction she seeks out activists, psychologists, creatives, change-makers and thought-leaders with books that are authoritative, accessible and authentic. On the narrative/memoir side she is drawn to beautifully crafted books that take the reader somewhere new – a time, a place, or an experience, while managing to be universally appealing.

    Last year Jane inked over 30 new deals and many of her books rose to the top of their categories on Amazon; several were featured in the top 50 non-fiction charts, and a few hit the Sunday Times bestseller lists. For Jane, however, success is not just a numbers game; it is ensuring that authors feel supremely supported, and that the books they work on together make a special mark in the world.

    Please see our submissions page if you’d like to send Jane your work.

Jennifer Christie 
FOUNDER & AGENT

  • I have worked as a literary agent for 20 years, launching international and Sunday Times bestsellers including Raynor Winn, Helen Villiers, Katie McKenna, Michael Foley, and Graeme Tomlinson. I represent authors across a wide range of non-fiction, from popular science, philosophy and humour to business and memoir, working closely with authors according to their needs, developing ideas, building promotional strategies, structuring content and editing text.

    I am keen to see memoirs with a distinctive voice and timely themes; general non-fiction that blends personal narratives with broader societal issues; experts in smart thinking, psychology and self-improvement who help us make more informed decisions and act with greater self awareness; academics who bring history, science and economics to life and make them relevant now; and well-paced, robustly argued big thinking.

    Before becoming an agent, I worked in marketing, advertising, journalism, ghostwriting and as a counsellor for ChildLine.

Amy O'Shea 
JUNIOR AGENT

  • Amy joined the agency in early 2023 and assists Jane and Jen with social media, admin, royalties and submissions, alongside working on her own projects.

    Amy graduated from the University of Edinburgh with a degree in Linguistics and English Language in 2021. She is interested in a wide variety of non-fiction from prescriptions for thinking and living better by experts in their field, to humour, history, true crime and memoir whereby the author immerses the reader in a lived experience. In an ever-changing landscape, she is looking for books that bring fresh, practical and accessible solutions to their audience - anything that can teach us more about who we are and the world we share.

    Twitter/X @amy_o77

  • Translation rights are handled by the UK’s leading foreign rights team - Intercontinental Literary Agency (ILA). For more information on Nicki and the team and how they work around the world to sell language rights in our books, see here.

Meg Davis 
TV / FILM RIGHTS

  • Meg’s work for her clients is informed by her involvement behind the scenes, previously as co-Chair of the Dramatists’ section of the PMA, on the management board of Public Lending Right, and as the external examiner for the MA in Scriptwriting course at Sheffield Hallam. She is currently Chair of the Writers’ Organisations Advisory Group, and serving a third term on the committee of the Association of Authors’ Agents. She represents our titles which have particular potential for television (factual or drama), dramatic or film adaptation.

Rupert Ross-Macdonald 
LEGAL ADVISOR

  • Rupert has more than thirty years’ experience in the field of intellectual property, the area in which he has specialised exclusively since qualifying as a solicitor. His work has included advising on agreements, licensing, conflicts and the enforcement of copyright and trade marks in a large number of countries.

    He was a founding partner of Rouse Legal in the 1990s, before going on to become CEO of Rouse International Ltd, now one of the world’s leading intellectual property professional services businesses with offices in 12 countries. He remains an Executive Director of Rouse.

We are proud to have launched the careers of several of the UK’s bestselling non-fiction authors of recent years.

We have strong relationships with publishers across the book trade, from the big conglomerates to smaller independents.

  • ‘If GMC is representing an author, you know there's a book in the wings ready to change lives. Jane and Jen are empathic, thoughtful, and professional with an incredible amount of knowledge and a wealth of connections.’

    Lyndsey Mayhew, The Book Publicist

  • Huge thanks to two amazing people: my incredible agent Jennifer Christie from Graham Maw Christie and my talented editor Fiona Crosby of Michael Joseph. Without these two visionary women this book might not have made it into print

    Raynor Winn, international bestsellina author of The Salt Path, The Wild Silence and Landlines

  • 'Jane is a legend. She really gets behind her authors and wants what’s best for them. She works with you to get your manuscript right for your audience by providing line-by-line feedback and finds you the perfect home'

    Vex King

  • 'Jen Christie is an absolute legend of an agent. Not only has she helped me understand how the publishing industry works, she has successfully negotiated THREE book deals for me within roughly 18 months of each other (two of which have been bought internationally). These guys really know what they're doing!’

    Tim James

  • 'Jane always makes me feel as if I am her number one priority – in spite of how incredibly busy she must be. She has fought my corner through some really complex publishing situations but always in a way that feels professional and solid.'

    Milli Hill

  • 'Without Jen, I would never have conceived of writing a book. Now thanks to her, I have a wonderful publisher and the whole process has been easy, fun and incredibly inspiring. I cannot recommend Graham Maw Christie enough.'

    Louise Avery

  • 'Jane epitomises what an excellent agent should be. Not only has she been instrumental in bringing my writing to a wider audience, and transforming my career, but she’s also been a good friend along the way; we’ve celebrated together, laughed together and even commiserated together at times. Her ultimate strength is that she really cares about the writers she represents and goes the extra mile to champion their work, introduce them to new possibilities and bolster their confidence when those dark moments strike.'

    Sally Coulthard

  • "Jennifer Christie must be the ideal agent - willing to take on unknown authors, knowledgeable about proposals, always available for information and support and astute on negotiation and marketing."

    Michael Foley, author of the international bestseller The Age of Absurdity and other books, including Embracing the Ordinary and Isn’t This Fun?

  • "Jane and Jen honed my original manuscript into a work of art. Their astute marketing advice and directional engagement with me as an author, and the memoir I published, were major factors in attracting the right publishing house. I cannot rate them highly enough"

    Cathryn Kemp

  • 'Working with Jen at Graham Maw Christie is an absolute pleasure. I feel supported, encouraged and professionally represented. If you get the opportunity to be represented by Jen, take it.'

    Gavin Presman

  • ‘Who else other than Jane Graham Maw would have signed someone like me. When I wrote my first book I had not a clue. I had the stories, the creativity, the determination but without Jane recognising those things my stories would never of had a life. I didn’t study English, I hardly went to school at all. I had a burning need to tell the stories of the lives of stuck and marginalised children. Jane interviewed/interrogated me, she was terrifying (in a good way). Seven years later with the help, love and support from my very special agent, I am a bestselling author and there is traction for children and young people because of my books. Not everyone would have seen that.

    Louise Allen

  • ‘Jen is a fantastic literary agent who negotiated and secured 3 book deals in 3 years for me with Penguin Random House. Not only excellent at communicating with publishers, but also a massive help in turning my ideas into bestselling published works. As an author I highly recommend.’

    Graeme Tomlinson

  • ‘Jane is the perfect mix of being frank and honest, but empathetic and supportive. She guided me through my first book writing experience brilliantly: helping with practical challenges as well as emotional. These skills, along with her extensive experience, makes Jane the ideal person to have on your team.’

    Clemmie Telford

  • ‘Over my career I have worked with many international literary agents and agencies. Jane is easily one of the most professional and experienced in all aspects of agency I have ever worked with. She is highly skilled in editing and negotiation and has extensive knowledge of the industry, intuitively understanding which company would be the best home for her authors’ work and what needs to happen for them to climb the ladder of success.’

    Judy Piatkus

  • Jen Christie at Graham Maw Christie has been a brilliant partner in helping us strategically build Raynor’s powerhouse brand around the world.

    Fenella Bates, Penguin editor

  • ‘Jane is an impeccable support and skilled advocate throughout the whole publishing process. She doesn’t stop at books either, she has negotiated brilliant digital collaboration agreements for me and most recently a merchandising deal. I feel very fortunate to be represented by Jane, my agent and friend.’

    Suzy Reading

  • Particular thanks to our agent Jen Christie at the Graham Maw Christie Agency who guided us through the process with such grace, patience and support.

    Helen Villiers and Katie McKenna, authors of You’re Not the Problem

  • ‘Jane is only ever lovely; fun to work with, supremely skilled at humouring bad ideas, diligent, thoughtful and shrewd, when Jane rings I rush to answer the phone. Jane G-M for PM!’

    The Secret Tory

  • A huge thank you to Jen my incredibly thoughtful, supportive and nurturing agent. Jen has helped to make the writing fun and rewarding. She has given me the best advice throughout and she should definitely be a psychologist in her next life.

    Dr Natalie Cawley, auhor of Just About Coping

  • ‘Jane Graham Maw is incredibly generous with her time - it doesn’t matter whether you are a Sunday Times Bestseller or a small niche author, like me, Jane has your back.’

    Sophie Fletcher

  • Jen Christie is a fantastic and dynamic agent

    Professor Tom Oliver, author of The Self Delusion

  • ‘I can always rely on Jane for an honest answer and brilliant feedback helping me to shape my ideas and she also advises on brand collaborations.’

    Dr Jessamy Hibberd

  • Jen Christie and Jane Graham Maw are the best literary agents a girl could wish for. My fairy godmothers who make the impossible feel possible. Always in the most glamorous way

    Beth Bentley, author of Young Gums

  • ‘Jane is notable as an agent who is not only tireless in her care for and promotion of her authors but who also has a holistic understanding of the whole trade.

    Brett Wolstencroft, Manager, Daunt Books Marylebone

  • Thanks to my literary agent Jen Christie who has been an incredible source of ideas, inspiration and advice. Jen, without you I'm not sure this book would exist.

    Jaime Thurston, author of Kindness, the little thing that matters most and founder of 52Lives

  • ‘I love working with Jane, who not only is one of the friendliest agents in town but a real subject expert. A proposal from Jane's authors is one I want to look at immediately!’

    Helen Rochester, Hay House

  • Jennifer is a delight to work with - charming, funny and totally professional"

    Lee Wilson

  • ‘Jane is a sublime agent and a joy to work with on a project’.

    Briony Gowlett, Octopus

  • ‘Jane’s previous experience as a publisher is hugely valuable because she understands our needs and is good at marrying these with the needs of her authors, which makes for smoother processes. She is quick, responsive, a good communicator and always willing to go the extra mile.’

    Liz Gough, Yellow Kite, Hodder

  • ‘Jane is a resolute champion of her clients' interests’

    Wayne Davis, Welbeck

  • ‘Jane Graham Maw is an agent who guides her authors to success with exquisite care. I think she is one of the best agents I have ever had the pleasure of working with and I admire the list she has built hugely.’

    Carole Tonkinson, Bluebird/One Boat

  • ‘Jane is one of the most inspiring agents out there. She makes the business of books so effortless, productive, and ultimately successful for all involved. Her eye for finding talented authors and matching them with the right home is a testament to how brilliantly she navigates these two sides.’

    Ajda Vucicevic, HarperCollins

  • ‘Jane is a wonderful and very talented agent – decent, clear, and collaborative to work with, and gifted with great taste.’

    Dan Bunyard, Penguin Random House

  • ‘Jane is a very caring agent with a holistic approach whose management of her authors’ careers extends far beyond their individual projects. We love working with her.’

    Pippa Wright, Orion

  • ‘With Jane it’s never ‘what haven’t you done?’ but ‘what can we do?’ – and the results with her books speak for themselves.’

    Kate Fox, Transworld

  • ‘Jane has got a great eye for trends and for talented authors – she always gets the best out of everyone involved in a book project’

    Andrew Roff, Quarto

  • It was delightful to have the incredible Graham Maw Christie at the Black British Book Festival sharing very practical and professional ideas on how writers and aspiring authors can secure an agent for their literature. Special thanks to Jane for bringing such depths of insights to the workshop alongside the awesome Lavinia Stennett founder of @theblackcurriculum.

    Black British Book Festival

  • Jane is a joy to work with, always positive and a calm guiding presence.

    Paul Dove, Mirror Books