We founded The Markham Partnership because we believe every remarkable book begins with a remarkable relationship.
Writing is perhaps one of the most personal creative journeys a person can undertake. Behind every manuscript is an individual with a unique story, perspective or idea they wish to share with the world. Our aim is to provide something increasingly rare within publishing these days: a close, founder-led collaboration where every project is approached with care, discretion, and genuine partnership.
With our complementary backgrounds in literature, research and the arts, we combine creative insight with editorial expertise to guide each project from its earliest ideas to a finished manuscript. We build lasting relationships with our clients, developing a bespoke approach that ensures every book remains true to its author whilst achieving the highest literary standard.
Based in London, The Markham Partnership works with authors and clients throughout the UK and around the world.
Our Story
We are passionate about great stories. And we know how to tell them.
The Markham Partnership grew from a shared belief that every meaningful book begins with a meaningful relationship. Throughout our work in literature, research and the arts, we found that the most successful projects were never simply about producing a manuscript. They were about understanding the individual behind it.
We founded The Markham Partnership to offer something increasingly rare: a close, founder-led collaboration. Every project begins with a conversation, develops through genuine partnership, and results in a book that remains authentic to its author.
Whether over coffee or via Zoom, we take the time to understand not only your ideas, but your voice, ambitions, and audience. From there, we create a collaborative process tailored to your goals, whether that involves research, editorial development, ghostwriting, book proposals or navigating the publishing process itself.
Writing is deeply personal. Whilst we are ambitious for every project we undertake, we are equally committed to giving you confidence in your own voice. Above all, we believe the finished work should always remain unmistakably yours.
Our Philosophy
Human Creativity
We remain a service deeply committed to ethical publishing, particularly in light of the growing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The publishing industry has been severely challenged by a number of authors abusing AI, allowing it to generate, rather than inspire, written content. We believe books, as with all forms of writing, should be considered as forms of art. And art has value, and will always have value, because of the artist behind the work. We will act in the spirit of defending the artistic and human voice. Whilst we do see the benefits and the need for some use of AI, this will be in line with established and widely accepted guidelines within the publishing community.
Freedom of Expression
Fundamental to our ethos is our commitment to free speech and to the free expression of ideas which challenge prevailing orthodoxies. We are passionate about helping authors explore important questions with honesty, intellectual curiosity and integrity. We are particularly interested in working with people who have something bold they wish to share, in whatever form. Yes, we like mavericks...but don’t worry if you’re just normal. We won’t hold it against you!
Partnership
Every project we undertake is built upon trust, discretion, and genuine collaboration. Our ambition is not simply to produce exceptional books, but to ensure that every author feels their ideas have been understood, developed, and expressed with care. From our first conversation to the finished manuscript, we work alongside every client in pursuit of the strongest possible book.
Harry Saul Markham
Founder & Lead Writer
Harry Saul Markham is a writer, ghostwriter and editorial consultant. A graduate of University College London, Harry is the author of the prize-nominated The Melted Pot: Diversity, Antisemitism, and the Limits of Tolerance. The book is widely endorsed by prominent figures including Stephen Fry and Steven Pinker. Harry is represented by The Hamilton Agency, and is currently ghostwriting a forthcoming book for a prominent American journalist, to be published by HarperCollins (Broadside Books), working closely with its author from concept through to publication. He has also just finished his first novel, a work of literary fiction, alongside Ella.
Alongside his writing, Harry has appeared regularly on GB News and other media, and has spoken widely on politics, culture and free speech. He previously served as a Junior Fellow at the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP), where his research focused on democracy, identity and antisemitism. He also served as the Head of Research and Policy at The Association of British Muslims, where he took on a leading role in interfaith and counter-extremism.
As co-founder of The Markham Partnership, Harry works closely with every client to develop books that are intellectually rigorous, distinctive and true to the author's voice.
Outside of work, he loves to read classical fiction, enjoys intense running, supports his beloved West Ham United, and, most of all, tends to his naughty Khao Manee cat, Sir Albert.
Ella Markham
Co-Founder, Literary and Editorial Director
Ella Markham is a writer, editor and multidisciplinary artist whose work is rooted in a lifelong fascination with storytelling. Drawing upon experience across literature, theatre and performance, she works closely with authors to shape books that are intellectually ambitious, emotionally resonant and true to the individuality of each writer's voice.
Ella graduated from Wimbledon College of Arts (University of the Arts London) before completing a Master's degree with Distinction in Advanced Theatre Practice at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. She has performed in venues such as Tate Britain and Riverside Studios. Throughout her career, she has written, directed and developed original creative work, cultivating a deep understanding of narrative, character and artistic collaboration.
As co-founder of The Markham Partnership, Ella combines creative insight with meticulous editorial attention, guiding clients from the earliest stages of an idea through to a finished manuscript. She believes the strongest books emerge through trust, conversation and a genuine partnership between author and editor.
Outside of her work, she loves to play the piano, read early 20th century fiction, and care for the local wildlife, especially the humble pigeon.
