Find the Right Literary Agent for Your Book
Get professional guidance to prepare your submission, identify potential literary agents, and navigate the path toward representation.
Step 01 · How it works
Your Path to a Literary Agent
A clear, step-by-step process to help you move from manuscript to meaningful connections.
- 01
Submit Your Details
Share your book information and the materials you already have.
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Consultant Review
A consultant reviews your intake and replies within one business day.
- 03
Choose Your Literary Agent
Browse potential agents based on your genre and submission requirements.
- 04
Prepare What's Missing
No query letter, manuscript, or synopsis yet? Check preparation pricing.
- 05
Submit & Track
Submit according to the agent's guidelines and keep your applications organized.
Upload your three requirements
and scan them
Add your query letter, manuscript and synopsis. Each file is read and checked against the submission standards agents publish — structure, formatting, length, plot coverage and craft. You get a score per document and the exact problems found in your own text. If anything falls short, a Fix now button takes you to correction packages priced from those errors.
Hook, pitch, metadata, bio and length against agent query standards.
PDF, DOCX, RTF or TXT · up to 10MB
Standard formatting, opening pages, craft, tense and POV consistency.
PDF, DOCX, RTF or TXT · up to 10MB
Full plot coverage including the ending, tense, length and clarity.
PDF, DOCX, RTF or TXT · up to 10MB
Your files are reviewed for this report only. We claim no rights in your work and never share it with third parties.
Haven't written your query letter, manuscript or synopsis yet? See how our preparation services work and what each one covers.
I don't have the requirements yetOur Approach
Editorial judgment first. Everything else follows.
A consultant's job is to tell an author the truth about their manuscript and the market it is entering. That is the work. Pricing is simply how we keep the doors open.
We start with the book, not the invoice
Every engagement begins with a read of your material and an honest conversation about whether it is ready for agents yet. If it isn't, we say so — and we tell you what would need to change first.
Craft before submission
A query letter only works when the pages behind it hold up. We look at structure, voice, and market positioning before we look at formatting and mailing lists.
You keep every right
We take no commission, no royalties, and no rights in your work. You own everything you write, and you decide which agents receive it.
Realistic timelines
Agent responses commonly take four to twelve weeks, and many never arrive. We plan your submission rounds around that reality instead of pretending otherwise.
Preparation Services
Don't Have Your Submission Materials Yet?
That's okay. Library Agents can help you prepare professional materials for your literary-agent submission.
Query Letter
Professional query letter preparation designed for literary-agent submissions.
Order Query LetterManuscript
Professional manuscript preparation and editing support for your literary-agent submission.
Order ManuscriptComplete Package
Get all three requirements together and save $300.
- Query Letter
- Manuscript
- Synopsis
Research
Choose Your Literary Agent by Genre
Ten of the most widely queried literary agents in US trade publishing. Select your genre to see who may be a fit, what they represent and how they accept submissions.
Agency details are drawn from publicly published submission pages. Always confirm current guidelines on the agency's own website before submitting.
Already a Library Agents Member?
Members have access to Library Agents resources, agent research tools, submission opportunities, and member features. Service fees for professional preparation are separate from the annual membership unless explicitly included in your membership plan.
Process
What Happens After You Order?
- 01
Submit Your Information
Tell us about your book and your requirements.
- 02
Our Team Reviews Your Materials
We review the information you've provided.
- 03
Your Requirement Is Prepared
Our team works on the selected service.
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You Review the Result
You receive the completed material for review.
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Prepare for Agent Submission
Once your materials are ready, continue to researching and selecting potential literary agents.
Need Help Choosing the Right Agent?
Literary Agent Consultant
Not sure which agents to approach or how to prepare? Our Literary Agent Consultant service helps you understand your options, research potential agents, review submission requirements, and navigate the submission process.
- Personalized Guidance
- Agent Research
- Submission Strategy
- Requirements Review
- Ongoing Support
Why Work With Library Agents?
Save Time
Spend less time searching and more time focusing on your writing.
Find Relevant Opportunities
Research agents who may represent your genre and type of work.
Stay Organized
Keep your submissions, responses, and next steps organized.
Professional Tools & Guidance
Access resources designed to help you navigate the submission process.
Important
Library Agents provides research, preparation, consulting, and submission-support services. Purchasing a service or using our database does not guarantee that a literary agent will accept your manuscript or offer representation.
Frequently Asked Questions
A query letter, manuscript and synopsis are the most common requirements, but exact requirements vary by literary agent. Always read each agent's published guidelines before submitting.
Your Journey to Literary Representation Starts Here
Whether you already have your submission materials or need help preparing them, Library Agents gives you a clear path forward.
Research • Prepare • Submit • Track