Making Literary Agent Research Accessible to All
QueryBase is the community-powered platform that helps writers navigate the traditionally opaque world of literary agent research. We believe every writer deserves access to the information they need to find representation.
Our Mission
The traditional publishing industry can feel like a black box. Writers spend countless hours researching agents across scattered websites, spreadsheets, and social media. QueryBase brings all this information together in one place, curated and maintained by the writing community itself.
Think of us as the Wikipedia of literary agent research: free, open, and powered by writers helping writers. Together, we're democratizing access to the information that can make or break a writing career.
What is QueryBase?
A comprehensive platform designed specifically for writers seeking literary representation
Real-Time Data
Agent information is continuously updated by the community, so you always have the latest submission guidelines and status updates.
Privacy First
Your personal notes and query tracking are completely private. Only you can see your submissions and research notes.
Community Verified
Contributions are reviewed and verified to ensure accuracy. Trust the data you're using to make important querying decisions.
How It Works
From discovery to submission, we've got you covered
Search & Discover
Browse our comprehensive database of literary agents. Filter by genre, query status, response times, and more to find agents who are the perfect fit for your work.
Research & Learn
Access detailed agent profiles with submission guidelines, manuscript wishlists, response statistics, and community-contributed insights from fellow writers.
Track & Organize
Keep track of agents you want to query, submissions you've sent, and responses you've received. Add private notes and never lose track of your progress.
Contribute & Grow
Share your own research and experiences to help fellow writers. Our community-driven model means the database gets better with every contribution.
Community-Powered Research
QueryBase is built on the collective knowledge of the writing community. When you contribute agent information, you're helping fellow writers make informed decisions about their querying journey.
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Free to use
Open
Community driven
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Your notes stay yours
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about QueryBase
What is QueryBase?
QueryBase is a community-powered platform for literary agent research. It helps writers find, evaluate, and track literary agents in one centralized database. Agent profiles include genres represented, submission guidelines, response times, and community-contributed insights from fellow writers.
Is QueryBase free?
QueryBase offers a generous free plan that includes browsing all agents, tracking up to twenty-five agents, basic query tracking, and community contributions. The Pro plan unlocks unlimited agent tracking, AI-powered research, advanced analytics, and priority support for serious querying writers.
How is agent data collected?
Agent data comes from multiple sources including agency websites, manuscript wish lists, and community contributions from verified writers. Community members submit updates, corrections, and first-hand experiences which are reviewed for accuracy before publication.
Who can contribute to QueryBase?
Any registered user can contribute to QueryBase. You can suggest new agents, update existing profiles, share response time data, and add community intel. All contributions are reviewed to maintain data quality and accuracy across the platform.
How accurate is the agent data?
Agent data is continuously updated by the writing community and reviewed for accuracy. Response times and query statuses reflect real-time community reports. We encourage users to verify submission guidelines directly on agency websites before querying, as details can change frequently.
Can I use QueryBase to track my submissions?
Yes, QueryBase includes built-in submission tracking. You can record which agents you have queried, track response times, log outcomes, and add private notes to each agent profile. Your tracking data is completely private and visible only to you.
Ready to Start Your Agent Search?
Join thousands of writers using QueryBase to find their perfect literary agent.