Jennifer is currently seeking new clients in all genres of fiction for the agency, which represents over one hundred authors of science fiction, fantasy, mystery, suspense, romance, YA, and other types of commercial novel-length fiction. She is interested in both new and established writers. Jennifer does not represent non-fiction, memoirs, poetry or children’s picture books.

Send your query letter to query.jjackson@maassagency.com
with the word query and the title of your book in the subject line.
Additionally, include the first five pages and a synopsis of your novel
pasted into the text of the email. No attachments.

Or send your query letter with first five pages and synopsis along with an SASE for reply to:
attn: Jennifer Jackson
Donald Maass Literary Agency
121 West 27th Street, Suite 801
New York, NY 10001

Please note…

  • Only queries sent to query.jjackson@maassagency.com or the mailing address above will be guaranteed a reply.
  • Queries sent to info@maassagency.com may receive delayed replies.
  • Response times will vary. A good guideline for query letters is up to four weeks from receipt. For submissions of partial manuscripts, 8-10 weeks. For submissions of entire manuscripts, three months or more.
  • Regarding e-queries: As per instructions on our website, it specifies that we do not read attachments. I also will not click on embedded links. Text-only preferred; no HTML.

Official Submission Guidelines at maassagency.com