About Us
MMA is a leading literary agency with a global outlook, specialising in representing established and debut writers, international rights and book to screen adaptations.
History
MMA was founded in 2012 by Madeleine Milburn, one of the top literary agents in the UK.
Originally operating out of a cupboard in a basement flat, the agency soon moved to a small office in Mayfair. MMA quickly made a name for itself with a growing list of bestselling titles including the Costa and British Book Award winning debut novel Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine. During this time, Madeleine won Agent of the Year at the British Book Awards and was one of only a handful of agents featured in The Bookseller’s list of 100 most influential people in the book trade, a position which she has continued to hold every year since the list’s inception.
With a rapidly growing team, the agency moved to The Factory, a large, converted warehouse. It is now home to multiple literary agents who are specialists in their genres, a thriving translation rights department and dedicated book-to-film team. MMA primary and rights agents are regularly nominated and awarded at the British Book Awards and have a global reputation for representing some of the most exciting talent in the industry.
MMA embraces diversity in all its forms, regularly running mentorship schemes and training programmes for those who are underrepresented in the industry. Our agents are committed to changing the publishing landscape through their exciting lists and volunteer for multiple important initiatives.
Celebrating over a decade of success, the agency’s ambition has never been stronger, nor its vision clearer: to provide a global, long-term and bestselling career for our clients.
The Factory
Once an old metalworks factory and now a place where bestselling careers are forged, The Factory provides an elegant and unique home for the MM Agency. In 2019, the space was transformed into a bright contemporary office, featuring an eclectic mix of Mid-Century Modern industrial and Scandinavian chic, along with a sophisticated comfort that creates a collaborative working experience in luxurious surroundings. The Factory is also a dynamic and adaptable event space for our authors and industry colleagues.
