Stacey Donaghy
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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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@NobleValerie @sue_mill #AskDLG Thanks for coming out ladies! Looks like we are released back into the wild!
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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
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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
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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
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#AskDLG@jennfarrar7 @NobleValerie It is also not how many are sent but if you are sending to the right agents. Really research agents likes
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Yes, Grab my attention, exciting plot info should be sold early = #hook #AskDLG@dougshiloh @sue_mill @NobleValerie