New Agent Alert: Ali McDonald of The Rights Factory

Reminder: Newer agents are golden opportunities for new writers because they’re likely building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you’re just wasting time and postage. She is seeking: Young adult and middle grade books.
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Reminder: New literary agents (with this spotlight featuring Ali McDonald of The Rights Factory) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list.


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About Ali: She is focused on children's authors. Ali started at The Rights Factory in January 2009, in an editorial capacity, and decided to become an agent and started building her list at The Rights Factory in Fall 2009.

She is seeking: Young adult and middle grade books.

How to contact: The agency has a submissions form on its website for queries. Please do not send unsolicited manuscripts. Start the online submission with a note: "Query for Ali."

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