Query Caitlin McDonald at the Donald Maass Literary Agency
Thanks for your interest in querying me! For a detailed and current list of what I am looking for, please check out my Manuscript Wishlist page and the #mswl tag on my website. As a general rule, I am always looking for quality science fiction and fantasy for adults and young adults, with an emphasis on compelling and diverse characters, unique concepts, and strong voices. If your manuscript is some form of speculative fiction but you don't see the exact subgenre available on the list, don't worry--I still want to see it! Just pick the closest option available. If your novel is straight crime, romance, historical, literary, or some other genre not listed and has NO speculative elements, then I am probably not the right agent for you.
To query, please fill out the form below with your basic information, your full query letter, your synopsis, and the first twenty pages of your manuscript. Not all fields are required. If I requested your submission at a conference or online event, please indicate that in the "Referral" box. I ask that you please read my query guidelines in full before sending your submission to ensure thorough consideration.
***SPECIAL NOTE*** I am committed to offering additional support to marginalized voices as much as I am able. Part of this initiative includes meetings to provide personalized feedback on queries for BIPOC authors and authors who identify as transgender, nonbinary, intersex, or another form of genderqueer. If you're interested, simply mark "yes" in the appropriate box on the query form. You can also learn about other support services detailed on my website and social media. If you have questions about this initiative, please feel free to reach out.
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