01
How to Find a Literary Agent
Research fit before building your submission list.
6 min read
Guides
How submissions actually work.
Short, practical reading on research, documents, and the people who decide what gets published.
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Eight guides for querying authors
Written for first-time submitters and anyone returning after a long gap.
02
How to Write a Query Letter
Present your story, premise, and credentials clearly.
7 min read
03
What Agents Look For
Understand fit, voice, concept, and positioning.
8 min read
04
How to Prepare a Manuscript
Format and proof your pages before submission.
9 min read
05
How to Write a Synopsis
Summarize the full narrative, including the ending.
10 min read
06
How Publishing Works
Learn the roles behind traditional publishing.
11 min read
07
Literary Agent vs. Publisher
Know who to approach, and when.
12 min read
08
Traditional vs. Self-Publishing
Compare timelines, control, costs, distribution.
13 min read
Good submissions begin with careful research.
Prepare your materials, research your options, and take the next step with confidence.