Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
Q. Will QueryTracker.net deliver my query to the agent?
A. No, it is up to each individual writer to actually send their query letters. If QueryTracker were to send the query for you, we could be mistaken for a "Query Blasting Service," and those
types of services are discouraged by agents. In fact, most agents will ignore any query which they determine came from a blasting service.
Q. Does QueryTracker.net list screenplay agents?
A. No, sorry. QueryTracker is exclusively for books.
Q. How can I add an agent to the QueryTracker database?
A. From the top menu, select "Literary Agents" and then "Add an Agent." We will review the agent as quickly as possible and, if the
agent is determined to be legitimate, he/she will be added to the database. It can typically take two to three days to verify an agent listing. You will be notified via email or online message
when the agent is listed, or if for some reason listing has been denied.
Who Reps Who
Q. Why are some authors listed more than once, and under different agents?
A. This is because the listing shows current and past agents. Knowing that an author was once a client is just as valuable as knowing who that author's agent is now.
The agent's tastes probably didn't change, the author just moved on.
Q. Where does this information come from?
A. Most of it is gathered from the authors and agents websites, and a lot is provided by QueryTracker users.
Q. I know of an author/agent relationship that is not listed here. How can I add it?
A. On the "Clients" tab of each agent's profile page there is a form for adding known clients.
Q. Why does it help to know who reps who?
A. When seeking an agent, it is advisable to target agents who represent books similar to yours. For this it helps to learn the authors and books which the agent represents. It is also useful
to state in your query letter why you are approaching a certain agent. Being able to state a similarity to past clients helps with this.
Premium Membership and Features
Q. How can I add a private agent?
A. A private agent is an agent listed in the QueryTracker database, but only the premium member who added the agent can view it. To add a private agent, use the "Add
an Agent" tool as if you
were adding a public listing, but on the data entry page select the "Make this agent private" option.
Q. Will I be charged every year for Premium Membership?
A. If you subscribed using PayPal, PayPal will automatically renew your subscription after one year. QueryTracker will send you a reminder 30 days before you are charged for another year.
You can cancel your subscription with PayPal at any time if you worry about being charged again inadvertently. This will not affect your Premium Status at QueryTracker, which will remain active
for the entire year regardless.
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