Submission Guidelines
Also read "An Interview with
Donald Maass"
What we are looking for...
We are fiction specialists. All genres are welcome. We handle many
authors of science fiction, fantasy, mystery, suspense, horror,
romance, historical, literary and mainstream novels. To learn more
about the clients we represent, check out our client list. Our list
is always tight, but never totally full.
What we are not looking for...
Non-fiction, poetry nor any kind of picture books.
How to submit...
E-mail queries can be sent to info@maassagency.com and should include
the word "query" in the subject line. Please know that
we promptly read every e-query that we receive; however, due to
the volume of e-mails that we get, we will respond only if we are
interested in reading more of your material or if we want to discuss
representation.
Because of security concerns we do not open or respond to any e-mails
that have attachments, so please be sure to put your query letter
in the body of your e-mail. You may also paste the first five pages
of your manuscript into the body of your
e-mail.
Alternately, you may wish to send your query letter by snail mail. We
respond to every posted query that we receive. You may include
the first five pages of your manuscript and a one page synopsis, if
available. Be sure to enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope
(SASE) for our reply. If you would like to receive your manuscript
back if we should decline, make sure to include enough postage for
its return. Please use U.S. stamps or, where unavailable, International
Reply Coupons (IRCs) from your local post office. Do not send pre-paid
FedEx or UPS mailers or metered postage for the return of your materials.
If we like the sound of your novel, we will request sample chapters
and a synopsis. If we like your sample chapters, we
will request the whole manuscript. If we like the whole manuscript,
you will hear from us! No reading fees or expenses are charged at
any time.
Whom should I query...
If you are uncertain which agent at DMLA to query, address your
e-mail or letter to Donald Maass. Your e-mail or letter will
serve to query all agents at DMLA.
If there is a specific agent at DMLA whom you would like to represent
you, then of course query that agent directly, but please do not
send multiple queries.
How long will it take...
To answer your query letter, two to three weeks. To read your sample
chapters and outline, about the same. To read your whole manuscript,
overnight to a few months. (If we request it, please check with
us.)
Do we work with new, previously unpublished writers...
Yes, all the time.
More information...
Donald Maass, Jennifer Jackson, Cameron McClure, and Stephen Barbara
are all members of the Association of Authors’ Representatives
(AAR). Additionally, the agency is a member of the Author’s
Guild, Mystery Writers of America (MWA), the Science Fiction and
Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA), and the Romance Writers of America
(RWA), and several other organizations.
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