Free Agent and Agency Web Resource

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Announcing the launch of LitMatch.net, a free online resource with cutting-edge features designed to help writers of all kinds connect with the agents who are best able to help them get published.

More than just a listing of literary agents, LitMatch features a unique submission tracking system that allows writers to record and manage their queries online.

When a user records a submission, LitMatch keeps track of key information, including when the query was sent, whether it was sent by mail or email, and which agent it was sent to. When the user gets a reply, LitMatch keeps track of any follow-ups and reports back on how agents are responding to his or her work.

Users can also compare response times against those reported by other users, and use reported statistics to determine which agents they want to approach next. Users can enter information for multiple titles and LitMatch will track and report on each one independently.

Other features include:
• A robust, up-to-date database, featuring over 1600 literary agents and their respective agencies.
• A matching search that lets writers quickly find the agents who will be most receptive to their work.
• Comment functions that allow users to share their experiences with specific agents with other users, and record private notes for reference purposes.
• Hotlist functionality that allows users to bookmark agents and agencies for future reference.
• Full-text and targeted searches that let users quickly find agents by the authors they represent, the genres they’re interested in, their professional history and more.
• An intuitive, easy-to-use interface.

LitMatch’s listings are the most complete and up-to-date on the Web, and each entry is carefully reviewed before inclusion in the LitMatch database. It is LitMatch’s policy to not list agents or agencies that charge up-front reading fees, ensuring that users can confidently submit to only the most reputable agents.

LitMatch was created by Christopher Hawkins, a Chicago-area writer and web developer. Nearly a year in development, LitMatch is the culmination of over a decade of experience building, managing and promoting websites for magazines and online retailers.

For more information, visit us at LitMatch - Literary Agent and Agency Database, or contact us via email at admin@litmatch.net.