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Laetitia Rutherford
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Literary Agent @watsonlittle.bsky.social
Part-time PhD student at London School of Film, Media & Design, University of West London
Co-founder Tom Grass Prize
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It was last Thursday, but still thinking about the fantastic occasion of the Adventure Writing Prize set up by www.wilbur-niso-smithfoundation.org/index.php
A great shortlist, inc A HOUSE FOR MISS PAULINE. Inspirational speech from Angus Collins! And amazing outreach done by the foundation!
September 17, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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Hello, Summer scribblers - a new substack post from me about the STRUCTURE of novels.
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Tips and thoughts on how to PLAN and STRUCTURE your novel
In the weeks leading up the end of the school term, I’ve been lucky to meet two novelists whose projects and whose company I love.
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July 25, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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Congratulations, Maria McDonald. Glasgow Boys sounds brilliant. Turned down by 60 agents and now Winner of the Carnegie! Something to think about and TBR! 📚
June 26, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Write on! Magazine, issue 25 is now out. Creative advice from the wonderful Ian McMillan below & practical tips about how to query an agent from me.
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#booksky #amquerying
June 25, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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Agents & publishing folk are sharing great, valuable info about the business of publishing & querying. Here are some reflections on #writingcraft - show V tell?

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Show v. Tell: More AND than NOT
Writers, let’s talk more about ‘show not tell’
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June 18, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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Thank you, friends old & new & all involved in the #TomGrassPrize. With 682 entries from around the world, this has felt like a global village of a conversation, filled with nostalgia, hope & possibility. Congratulations, Praise! And Jay, Laura, and all the shortlist.
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Where the Sky Ends by Nigerian author Praise Ukpai has won the Tom Grass Spirit of Adventure Literary Prize, a new literary award celebrating emerging writers 👇 #BookSky
Where the Sky Ends by Praise Ukpai wins inaugural Tom Grass Literary Prize
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June 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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A beautiful, thought-provoking essay exploring the true life experience behind #AHouseforMissPauline
May 23, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Reposted by Laetitia Rutherford
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My essay, ROOTS OF STONE, in Lit Hub. Am thrilled. @algonquinbooks.bsky.social @watsonlittle.bsky.social
#aHouseforMissPauline #amwriting
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Roots of Stone: Diana McCaulay on Finding Your Story In That of Your Ancestors
“But you’re not Jamaican, are you?” This question has followed me all my life. It generally happens right after I speak, because my skin color—light-skinned, fair, mixed race, high yell…
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February 27, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Hi, book lovers & others! Moving to Bluesky at last. Here’s my literary agent profile with a little about my list, wish list and tastes here:

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Laetitia Rutherford - Watson Little
My current focus is on literary and upmarket fiction and non-fiction (including lifestyle and wellbeing). I am currently not looking for Crime fiction. In my fifteen years as a literary agent, I have ...
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May 22, 2025 at 8:34 AM