Stacey Donaghy

@DonaghyLiterary

Literary Agent

Donaghy Literary Group

Literary Agent and Founder at Donaghy Literary Group. Be sure to review my #MSWL. Looking forward to reading your query.

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· 10 Nov 2015

@Sypher_e By presenting a unique spin on popular genre areas, try and stay away from repeating what has been done and done again.#AskDLG

· 10 Nov 2015

Dylann Crush @DylannCrush

#AskDLG How important is it to have series potential in contemporary romance these days?

@DylannCrush I think that series/spin-off's are definitely hot for CR. I am asked by editors for series. Standalone works as well.#AskDLG

· 10 Nov 2015

Suja Sukumar @SujaSukumar

@DonaghyLiterary @SolaraGordon @sue_mill @NobleValerie I have subbed a YA thriller. What's the response time for a query, either yes or no?

@SujaSukumar Always a yes or no. Right now we are 2-3 months due to sheer volume #AskDLG. We close Nov. 30th until Jan 4 for catch- up

· 10 Nov 2015

Dylann Crush @DylannCrush

Hi #AskDLG! Just wondering how often you offer a R&R to potential clients, if ever?

@DylannCrush Not often, but when I do I am clear that this does not always lead to offer in this way writer can make informed choice #AskDLG

· 10 Nov 2015

Carol Anne Shaw @CarolAnneShaw

Do you feel is it important for your clients to have a solid online presence? #AskDLG

@DustySpider I sign writers based on falling in love with story/voice, a great online presence is a bonus if author is signed! #AskDLG

· 10 Nov 2015

Elissa Dickey @ElissaDickey

#AskDLG What would you like to see in your inbox right now in adult fiction? Thanks!

@ElissaDickey For me romance contemporary/ suspense and thriller's #AskDLG

· 10 Nov 2015

Emily H. Jeffries @emilyhjeffries

Other than high traffic, what catches an agent's eye about an author website? #AskDLG

@emilyhjeffries I like to see a site dedicated to writing/books & not mixed with personal fam stuff. Building online brand #AskDLG

· 10 Nov 2015

Kidlit Tidbits @KidlitTidbits

In your first pass through the slush, what's your most efficient weeding technique? What should querying writers definitely avoid? #AskDLG

@NewJerseyWriter Also spending time telling agent about how much money they will make agent if signed instead of actual query. #AskDLG

· 10 Nov 2015

Carol Anne Shaw @CarolAnneShaw

I know there are costs to consider when including illos in a novel, but I've heard text w/ imagery is gaining in popularity. True? #AskDLG

@DustySpider Yes in the right cases ie. Diary of a Wimpy Kid #AskDLG Ultimately it will be publisher's call if this is fitting.

· 14 Oct 2015

@NobleValerie @sue_mill #AskDLG Thanks for coming out ladies! Looks like we are released back into the wild!

· 14 Oct 2015

Susan Miller @sue_mill

@mbowords and harmonious would encompass: intelligence, collaboration, respect, tenacity, passion, knowledge, advocacy #AskDLG ;)

@sue_mill @mbowords What she said! #AskDLG

· 9 Sep 2015

C.D. Cooper @brzaks

@DonaghyLiterary I took a quick peek at all your #mswl and didn't see any #H #WF Is that a tough sell at the moment? #AskDLG

@brzaks not about the sell for me right now, more about having other genre interests at this time.#AskDLG

· 9 Sep 2015

I think @sue_mill @NobleValerie and I are signing off now, but we will be back on the second Wednesday of each month at #AskDLG

· 9 Sep 2015

Valerie Noble @NobleValerie

@jennfarrar7 @DonaghyLiterary now I'm hungry :)

I know! #AskDLG we love cake! twitter.com/NobleValerie/s…

· 9 Sep 2015

#AskDLG Tip: Research agent, who are his/her clients, have you read anything that the agent has sold, have you read their #MSWL

· 9 Sep 2015

Jenn Farrar @jennfarrar7

@NobleValerie @DonaghyLiterary thanks! Brought treats for the #AskDLG & #writing peeps pic.twitter.com/6yPvn9ak9F

@jennfarrar7 @NobleValerie We are sold! #AskDLG

· 9 Sep 2015

Jenn Farrar @jennfarrar7

@NobleValerie @DonaghyLiterary #AskDLG What are issues u c when u read the first chapter?

@jennfarrar7 #AskDLG When I pass & writer responds, you should have read past that chapter for better stuff, this is too late 2 of 2

· 9 Sep 2015

First chapter has to be really engaging, has to hold attn. Sometimes this isn't the case and when we pass@jennfarrar7 #AskDLG 1 of 2

· 9 Sep 2015

#AskDLG@jennfarrar7 @NobleValerie It is also not how many are sent but if you are sending to the right agents. Really research agents likes

· 9 Sep 2015

Yes, Grab my attention, exciting plot info should be sold early = #hook #AskDLG@dougshiloh @sue_mill @NobleValerie