Articles
Longer reads on querying, how the agenting world actually works, and how we build this directory. For step-by-step how-tos, see the querying guides.
How to query literary agents in 2026
What querying actually looks like now — QueryManager forms, batching, response times, and the small things that have changed in the last couple of years.
The difference between new and established literary agents
A newer agent isn't a lesser one. Here's how junior, associate, and senior agents really differ — and how to weigh a hungry new list against a proven track record.
How we build our agent profiles
A plain-English look at where each profile comes from, how we verify it, what we deliberately leave out, and how a human reviews every page before it publishes.