Will Francis joined Janklow & Nesbit in 2008, and represents a roster of authors as broad as his own reading taste. His non-fiction list has an emphasis on popular science and narrative history, and he represents an eclectic range of fiction – literary, crime, thrillers, science fiction, fantasy and graphic novels. His clients include prominent scientists, journalists, historians and biographers. Before starting his publishing career at Random House in 2000, he studied English literature at King’s College London, and has lived in the US, India and Australia. Will regularly lectures on publishing and the changing role of the literary agent at conferences and universities across the UK, and tweets @zcosini. He is Director of the UK office.