Hi
I'm new to this forum.
Actually I'm new to this web site.
Truthfully, I'm even new to writing!
But I have written a book; well I wrote it last year and since then have been looking for an agent (or publisher)
Hexult

As I started trawling the web for agents I realised it was a minefield and I would need to decide which ones to approach and to log the details so I didn't approach them again.

In the end I did something I do know about, I wrote a database which lists, evaluates, and records information on agents.

I stored about 190 agents, then scored them 1-10 for the likelihood of accepting teenage fiction, added their address, emails and web site if they had one. Of the 40-50 that accept childrens fiction I also listed their submission requirements.

This database is currently just sitting, I have found a couple of agents that seem interested.

So if anyone thinks they may be able to use it, just ask, I'm quite happy to send you a copy.

The catch, well the only catch is that if you use it and add any meaningfull amount of data to it, I'd like a copy of it back.

The database is written for Microsoft Access, so you'll need that on your PC.

Then just let me know what genre of book you're looking to publish and I'll set the database for that.

www.hexult.com
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Database sent
Just checked, total is actually 276 agents!

If there is enough interest, I will happily expand the columns so that each agent can be rated to each genre.
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Hi there
How very kind of you to offer this to others. I would gratefully accept it if you're willing to send. My email is jbherbal@hotmail.co.uk. Many, many thanks
Julie JAB

I've sent a few copies out.
Let me know the genre you're aiming at and I can set it before sending.
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Hey guys, check out "agent query" online. You can peruse hundreds of agents for free, and narrow them down simply by clicking on the desired genre. The even specify which agents accept electronic submissions--lots of them too. I don't know what else anyone would need to sniff out potential agents. TJW