Publishing Q&A: Ed Wilson, Literary Agent

Join us on Wednesday, February 4th 2026 at 7:00 PM for a Publishing Q&A with literary agent Ed Wilson at Craft Beer Co. Brixton.

Ed Wilson is an agent and director of Johnson & Alcock Literary Agency, a London agency running since the 1950s, representing a vibrant list of fiction and non-fiction, from new voices to established, bestselling and award-winning authors. He has an active SFF list, representing multiple award-winning authors, and is always on the lookout for new writers.

Ed believes passionately in demystifying publishing, and can be found giving talks to writers’ groups, university courses, up and down the country (and online) about all aspects of the writing/publishing process. He acts as a mentor and is a podcast regular, and ran a regular Guardian Masterclass entitled ‘How to Get Published’ for a decade.

This session offers a rare opportunity to hear insights from one of the most experienced figures in genre publishing, from what agents look for in submissions to the evolving landscape of speculative fiction. Writers of all levels are welcome. Just bring your questions!

Look forward to seeing you there.