Find A Publisher

AI helps writers find an agent or find a publisher.

🧭 Step-by-Step: Finding a Literary Agent or Publisher

1. Use a Trusted Agent Database

  • QueryTracker – A free, powerful tool to search, track, and manage submissions to over 1,900 literary agents. Includes response times, genres, and success stories.
  • Poets & Writers Literary Agents Database – Offers detailed profiles of agents representing fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and memoir.
  • Reedsy’s Agent Directory – Lists hundreds of agents actively seeking submissions, with bios, genres, and contact preferences.
  • Duotrope – Best for finding agents, publishers, and magazines. Excellent for both submitting and researching markets.

2. Prepare Your Submission Materials

  • Query Letter – A concise, compelling pitch of your book and yourself.
  • Synopsis – A one- to two-page summary of your book’s plot and themes.
  • Sample Pages – Usually the first 5–50 pages, depending on the agent’s guidelines.

3. Research and Personalize

  • Look for agents who represent your genre and style.
  • Read their bios, client lists, and submission preferences.
  • Personalize each query to show you’ve done your homework.

4. Consider Publishers Directly

Some publishers accept unsolicited submissions, especially in nonfiction or niche genres. You can explore:

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