Agent & Publisher Research
With dozens of databases listing thousands of literary agents and publishers, finding the right candidates may take more time and effort than you’re willing or able to give.
Let us do that legwork on your behalf.
Request a free consultation to have WriteByNight research the right agents and publishers for your book.
What Will WBN Do?
At WriteByNight, every relationship begins with a free conversation to discuss your wants, needs, and goals.
Depending on the scope, we’ll base our research on either your full manuscript or your query letter, synopsis, and sample pages.
Your literary agent and publisher research will include:
● A curated list of literary agents and publishers to query
● An explanation for why we included each literary agent and publisher
● Full, step-by-step submission guidelines for each literary agent and publisher
Who Will I Work With?
Either WriteByNight’s co-founder, David Duhr, or John Sibley Williams, WBN’s staff literary agent and publishing expert. Both David and John know how to find the right candidates for your project.
What Will it Cost?
Agent/publisher research is quoted individually based on manuscript length, genre, complexity, and the number of agents or presses you wish for us to identify.
As a general guide, packages begin around $750 for a focused research list. Broader searches are priced according to the number of agents or publishers included.
You’ll receive a clear quote before committing, and payment plans are available.
Can I Also Get…
Optional add-ons to agent/publisher research include:
● Revision or ghostwriting of your query letter and other materials
● Editorial polishing of your sample pages
● Agent and publisher submissions on your behalf (aka our agent pitch package)
● Professional feedback on your sample pages or full manuscript
What Makes WriteByNight Different?
● Our 15+ years of helping writers like you develop, finish, and publish their work
● Our commitment to finding well-matched candidates for your manuscript
● Our real follow-up and support, before, during — and after — your project
● Our clear, honest guidance — without false promises about publication
● Our relationship begins with a free conversation, not a checkout cart
Request a free consultation to have us research the right agents and publishers for your book.
And while we’re arranging our consultation, read our 150+ five-star Google reviews from satisfied writers, including Beth R., who came to WriteByNight for a query critique and ended up staying for agent research and more:
