Caitlin McDonald
Donald Maass Literary Agency
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Updated: 2/2/2026
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Agent Information
Agent Bio
Caitlin McDonald joined DMLA in 2015 after five years at Sterling Lord Literistic.
She represents adult and young adult speculative fiction, primarily science-fiction, fantasy, and horror, along with related subgenres and graphic novels.
She looks for diversity in all projects and is drawn to unique, evocative narratives and cross-genre works with high-impact stories.
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Submission Requirements
Fiction Requirements
Nonfiction Requirements
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Genres
Genres Represented
Fiction
- Fantasy
- Graphic Novels
- Horror
- Speculative Fiction
- Young Adult - Fantasy
- Young Adult - Horror
- Young Adult - Speculative
Nonfiction
Genres Not Represented
- Contemporary Women’s Fiction
- Crime Fiction
- Military Fiction
- Picture Books
- Young Reader Chapter Books
- Poetry
- Screenplays
- Short Stories
- Memoir
- Nonfiction
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About Donald Maass Literary Agency
Agency Profile
DMLA is a leading agency for fiction writers, founded by Donald Maass, who pioneered the development of fiction careers.
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