Clear help for authors
Find agents and publishers who want your kind of book. See what to send them and keep track of everyone you contact.
This list is a starting point. Always check the agent or publisher's own website for current rules and open dates.
Directory search
Search the current preview by name, organization, genre, location, or keyword.
Author workspace
Requirements are the documents an agent asks for, such as a query letter, manuscript pages, and a synopsis.
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Research literary agents by genre, category, interests, location, and current submission information.
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Check your query letter, book pages, and story summary before contacting an agent.
Check my documents03
Explore publishers and submission routes relevant to your book, category, and publishing goals.
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Keep researched contacts, sent queries, responses, follow-up dates, and private notes in one place.
Track my submissionsStructured workflow
Build your submission in stages. Research fit, prepare the requested materials, and track your own outreach without rushing the process.
Step 1
Tell Us About Your Book
Step 2
Choose Your Genre
Step 3
Find Agents Who Fit
Step 4
Get Your Documents Ready
Step 5
Double-Check Everything
Step 6
Send Your Work
Step 7
Track Every Reply
Research preview
Agent interests and submission status change. Treat profiles as a research starting point and verify all details on the agency's official website.
Writers House
Looking for: Speculative and literary fiction, plus ambitious books for young readers.
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Janklow & Nesbit Associates
Looking for: Literary fiction, essays and narrative nonfiction with a distinctive voice.
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The Bent Agency
Looking for: Commercial and upmarket fiction — romance, book-club fiction and crime.
Verify current status on the agency site
Publisher research
Review publishing models and submission routes, then confirm the current guidelines directly with each publisher or imprint.
Submission tracker
A private record of who you contacted, what you sent, and when to follow up.
| Contact | Status | Follow-up |
|---|---|---|
| Agent research list | Preparing | Sept 22 |
| Query batch 01 | Submitted | Oct 4 |
| Sample pages | Request Received | Oct 12 |
| Publisher research | Under Review | — |
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Access the research resources and organizational tools designed to help authors navigate the publishing process more carefully.
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Booklaunchboom provides information and resources to help authors research agents, publishers, submission requirements, and publishing opportunities. Details can change, so verify requirements at the official source before submitting. We do not promise representation, publication, acceptance, or book deals.
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