Thread by @rdanzenbaker

How to find literary agents to query (a string):
I was just talking about this in my writing group and thought I'd share with the #writingcommunity #amquerying #amwriting #amediting crowd:
1. Search Twitter for #mswl + (something in your book/comp)
ex: #mswl ya soulmates

2. Search manuscriptwishlist.com for facets of your book, but also comps, including movies, TV shows, and bestsellers you would comp your book to if they weren't so famous (your query comps should be recent, but use the others to find agents!)

3. Get a PublishersMarketplace ($25/m) subscription, then:
-go to the top dealmakers in your genre (agents & agencies) & check out their sites to see if they're a good fit
-If you find an editor who might be a good fit (on MSWL), look up who's selling to that editor.

4. Search for the literary agent for all of your comps' authors. Google "[author name] literary agent" or pull up the acknowledgements at the start of the book.

5. If you have a published friend, reach out and ask them about their publishing journey. They may offer to introduce you to their agent, but even if not, these conversations ALWAYS offer great insight.

6. Search LinkedIn for "literary agent" (in people), then filter your search for 1st and 2nd degree connections. You may have non-writer friends/colleagues who are friends with an agent! Referral opportunity!

7. Participate in a Twitter pitch party where the agents come to you! (Like #pitmad tomorrow) Here's a list: writingcommunity.ca/twitter-pitch-…
(Always research an agent before querying them.)

8. Scour writing workshop websites. Many of them host agents taking virtual pitches and will include a list of what they're looking for. Even if you don't sign up to pitch (you totally should!), this is great info on what an agent wants NOW.

Which one worked for me? #3!! 🥳
Have other suggestions? Drop them below...
Best of luck to you!!! 🍀