Table of Contents
Why We Built LitArc
LitArc Fundamentals
Tools for a Successful Agent Workflow
What Sets LitArc Apart
FAQs
Why We Built LitArc
We all know that the querying process can be frustrating and painful on both sides. There’s a reason people call it the trenches, after all. That’s why we worked with literary agents and authors for over a year to find out what would be most helpful in a centralized tool meant to take the place of email or spreadsheet submissions tracking. LitArc is a workflow platform for the publishing community: literary agents, authors, editors, and more. It helps agents manage submissions, track author communications, and discover talent, all in the same place.
We’re lucky enough to have a team of creative, talented developers who have implemented so much feedback into updating LitArc so agents like you can get the most out of it. It’s clean, searchable, and meant to optimize the process, making life easier for everyone involved.
LitArc Basics
Tools for Successful Agent Workflow
Import queries from your previous system
Browse query submissions directly in the app
Leave comments within manuscripts
Offer or decline representation, or postpone review
Organize submissions depending on your preferences
Set yourself a task list
View a submission’s Smart Match score, a number comparing the manuscript with your wish list
Automate messages such as rejections or full manuscript requests
Browse proactively for authors who fit your wishlist
Connect and communicate with authors and other agents
See which manuscripts are trending among other agents
See your unique performance analytics and industry trends
What Sets LitArc Apart
Not only does LitArc gather so many resources in one location, it allows you to customize exactly how you want to set up your workflow. Not interested in Smart Match? You can turn it off. You can organize queries any way you like. You’ll have a submissions inbox, a project tracker, search and discovery options, and more. It’s the structure you’ve been hoping for.
LitArc was built with the understanding that publishing is largely a relationship-driven industry. Behind every query is an author who has spent months or years developing their work, and behind every inbox is an agent balancing an overwhelming number of submissions. We wanted to create a platform that reduces friction on both sides, helping communication feel more organized and transparent. By simplifying the administrative side of querying, LitArc gives agents and authors more time to focus on what actually matters: discovering great stories and building meaningful creative partnerships.
FAQs
Is LitArc free?
We offer a freemium version with limited query volume and search access. Paid plans unlock advanced filters, team features, and more access to search and processing tools.
Can a whole agency use LitArc?
Yes, there are admin and communication features available. Agencies can route queries to different agents, view and manage client communications, create feedback forms for audience feedback, and even embed a form on their website for queries to go right to LitArc. Demos are available to highlight more features.
Is LitArc for authors too?
Of course! It’s a great tool for submitting queries, managing manuscripts, and getting discovered by agents. Rather than querying as many agents as they can find, authors are able to find the agents whose wish list most matches their manuscript. There are also tips and tools like Comp Title Finder to help authors enhance their query letters.
Interested in more?
Request a demo or sign up!