Donaghy Literary Group

@DonaghyLiterary

Literary Agency

www.donaghyliterary.com

#AskDLG

Donaghy Literary Group provides full-service literary representation to our clients at every stage of their writing career. Specializing in commercial fiction, we seek young adult and adult novels.

Literary Agent

· 12 Jan 2016

#AskDLG our preferences are listed on each agent page on our site at:donaghyliterary.com

· 12 Jan 2016

@jltoman83 Don't be nervous, practice your pitch and have fun! #AskDLG

· 12 Jan 2016

averyadamms @AveryAdamms

#ASKDLG Do all MS usually end up edited and revised somewhat as it leaves you and is published?

@AveryAdamms Yes, some minimally others more extensive. #AskDLG

· 12 Jan 2016

L. Seabaugh, Killer of Beautiful Things @Imaginarialist

#askdlg Can you tell what kind of person a writer is by their query & does it influence your decision on the sub material?

@Imaginarialist 2/2 If interested in offering we talk, you learn a lot by talking to people. We seek talented creative writers #AskDLG

· 12 Jan 2016

L. Seabaugh, Killer of Beautiful Things @Imaginarialist

#askdlg Can you tell what kind of person a writer is by their query & does it influence your decision on the sub material?

@Imaginarialist Not sure how to answer this in twitter word count allotment. We base our initial decision on writing/project 1/2 #AskDLG

· 12 Jan 2016

Adana K. Washington @adanawashington

What are some SFF books that you've enjoyed lately? #AskDLG

@adanawashington This is a great question for @NobleValerie #AskDLG

· 12 Jan 2016

Jessica Toman @jltoman83

If you pick up a client and later on they write something for a genre you're not interested in. Would you still rep it? #AskDLG

@jltoman83 If the writing and story is amazing we would definitely consider it. Our goal is to rep for career of that writer #AskDLG

· 12 Jan 2016

Alexander Delaney @AlexanderSD89

@DonaghyLiterary @NobleValerie I've two novels to query simultaneously. Is it wrong to pseudonym and query them separately?

@AlexanderSD89 @NobleValerie We ask for one sub at a time. Behold if we love your work we will find out it is you Bwaaah, haa, haa #AskDLG

· 12 Jan 2016

Kirk Kraft @KAKraft

Apart from getting a client's book published what is the most amazing/invigorating/satisfying part of your job? #AskDLG

@KAKraft Discovering new talent, getting to read so many fabulous stories, working with creative people all day everyday #AskDLG

· 12 Jan 2016

Kirk Kraft @KAKraft

How do you handle difficult situations, such as not selling your client's book no matter the level of your efforts? #AskDLG

@KAKraft Each case is individual to client and specific work, really depends. #AskDLG

· 12 Jan 2016

Kirk Kraft @KAKraft

Could you please describe the greatest attribute you bring to the publishing process for your client? Editing? Relationships? etc #AskDLG

@KAKraft Editing, collaboration, knowledge of market, relationships with editors #AskDLG

· 12 Jan 2016

Elissa Dickey @ElissaDickey

Hi! Do you ever ask authors to revise and resubmit after making a request, and how do you decide? Thanks! #askdlg

@ElissaDickey Sometimes. When I cannot let go of story but it needs further development. So not a pass but not an offer yet.#AskDLG

· 10 Nov 2015

@SolaraGordon I am also seeking #diversebooks in adult and YA, love cultural topic matter, LGBTQ, #AskDLG @sue_mill @NobleValerie

· 10 Nov 2015

Soknou❁King @DaemonsWriter

@DonaghyLiterary I saw mention of using Facebook as a starting writer's website, but, is it preferred to have a dedicated domain? #AskDLG

@DaemonsWriter FB is a social tool, great for interacting live time and connecting with other writers/fans both have importance. #AskDLG

· 10 Nov 2015

Carol Anne Shaw @CarolAnneShaw

What happens if no houses "bite" on the first go around when you're shopping a manuscript? #AskDLG

@DustySpider We review and listen to the feedback, is there a common thread? Do we need to revisit MS? Is it market? #AskDLG

· 10 Nov 2015

Danielle Arie @DanielleArie

#AskDLG
Do you consider yourselves editorial agents, and if so, to what degree/ where would you draw the line?

@DanielleArie Yes but more developmental and preparing for editors.#AskDLG

· 10 Nov 2015

Lydia Lukidis @LydiaLukidis

@NobleValerie Great! I was told agents prefer if a writer had several on the go, so I wasn't sure. #AskDLG

@LydiaLukidis This speaks to wanting a writer who is looking to write long term, always having a story on the go is good.#AskDLG

· 10 Nov 2015

Dylann Crush @DylannCrush

#askDLG How involved do you get in helping a new author forge a career path?

@DylannCrush When we sign an author we work closely to help build and brand, we make recommendations for supports and future goals.#AskDLG

· 10 Nov 2015

Carol Anne Shaw @CarolAnneShaw

I've heard that diary-style books (YA) have been done 2 death yet there always seems 2 B a great one hitting the shelves. #AskDLG Thoughts?

@DustySpider My kids read all the latest! For me it would really have to stand out and not be a repeat of what has been done. #AskDLG

· 10 Nov 2015

Lucas Pederson 👀 @pederson_lucas

Hey awesome agents! Do you see YA horror/dark fiction as a strong market? Also, what are your favorite narrative voices? #AskDLG

@pederson_lucas I tend to lean to first person. YA horror/dark fiction not really my thing #AskDLG I lean to YA mystery/thriller

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