Aitken Alexander Associates is a leading literary agency in London. We represent writers from all over the world, selling their work into the UK, the US and international territories, and across all media and formats. Our choice of clients is informed by the individual taste of our agents. We work closely with our authors, offering editorial advice and specialist knowledge about different publishing markets as well as expert skills in negotiating terms and handling contracts. In addition, we have a notably successful Film and TV department with an exceptional ‘book to screen’ record.

Led by each author’s agent, we work closely together to formulate individual strategies for every book and author. Our diverse and prestigious client list speaks for itself, and we are proud of our reputation both for discovering and nurturing new talent as well as for managing long-term writing careers.

Gillon Aitken founded his eponymous agency in 1976. Clare Alexander joined in 1998 and the company name was changed to Aitken Alexander in 2005. Lesley Thorne joined in 1999 and in 2017 she became Managing Director. Lisa Baker joined in 2016 and became a director in 2017. Chris Wellbelove joined in 2017 and became a director in 2018; he is now Head of the Book Department. Emma Paterson joined in 2018 and became a director in 2020. Harriet Moore joined in 2024.

The company is now owned by its five directors, and Clare continues to head the company as Chair.