Ms. Danielle Burby
Mad Woman Literary Agency
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General
Danielle Burby
Mad Woman Literary Agency
New York, NY
- Website:
- www.madwomanliterary.com
- Twitter:
- @danielleburby
- AALA Member:
- Yes (Visit Site)
Query Methods
Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Children's
Graphic Novel
LGBTQ+
Middle Grade
Young Adult
Non-Fiction
none
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Known Clients (current & past)
Jillian Boehme
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Mimi Cross
Lisa Duffy
Doug Engstrom
Reese Eschmann
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Nadine Nettmann
Lynette Noni
Jeff Seymour
Ausma Zehanat Khan
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
anonwriter111
02/18/2023 10:16 AM
@aloopratha -- In her Twitter bio, she's now mentioned that April 1st date. I'm guessing she just needed some more time before she reopens or something.
aloopratha
02/17/2023 10:41 AM
@mwilson630 I've been eyeing her QM for days now bc I've been wanting to submit to her for months, but I just saw conflicting info.
On her QM and website it actually says she'll open April 1st. There's that one line on her contact page where it says Feb 15th but right below that says April 1st.
Given that she isn't open yet and hasn't mentioned anything on Twitter, I think she's not opening right now and the Feb mention is just a typo or something.
On her QM and website it actually says she'll open April 1st. There's that one line on her contact page where it says Feb 15th but right below that says April 1st.
Given that she isn't open yet and hasn't mentioned anything on Twitter, I think she's not opening right now and the Feb mention is just a typo or something.
mwilson630
01/20/2023 08:45 PM
According to her website, Danielle will be open to queries from Feb 15 to April 15 via QM
https://www.madwomanliterary.com/contact
https://www.madwomanliterary.com/contact
Jlillie
11/23/2022 08:57 AM
Query sent 4/6
Full request 4/23
Rejection 9/9
I've gotten many full requests over the years from her and they're all form rejections.
Full request 4/23
Rejection 9/9
I've gotten many full requests over the years from her and they're all form rejections.
aidensio
10/19/2022 03:01 PM
Form query: 4/15/22
Full request: 5/23/22
Form rejection: 10/19/22
MG LGBTQ+ Fantasy
Same exact form wording I'm seeing here with no details about the book at all.
Full request: 5/23/22
Form rejection: 10/19/22
MG LGBTQ+ Fantasy
Same exact form wording I'm seeing here with no details about the book at all.
FryingPangolin
10/06/2022 08:50 PM
MG Fantasy. I received a rejection on a full with personalization.
"There were so many elements to this story that I really loved--the voice, the world you created, these two (character details she noted from my story), and more! I genuinely enjoyed reading this story. That said, I ultimately felt it didn't all fit together as smoothly as I had hoped it would and I have regretfully decided to step aside."
"There were so many elements to this story that I really loved--the voice, the world you created, these two (character details she noted from my story), and more! I genuinely enjoyed reading this story. That said, I ultimately felt it didn't all fit together as smoothly as I had hoped it would and I have regretfully decided to step aside."
MLTScripts
09/24/2022 11:19 AM
I received same letter as adr900 after a request for a full. Same day too. Soooo disappointed. Ms. Burby is great. Anyway, wondered if there were any other comments on manuscripts different from ours. Onward I guess. Non of us should be discouraged. Definitely a numbers game. Best of luck, all. (MG Fantasy 87,500)
adr900
09/22/2022 08:46 AM
FQ 4/13/22
Full request 5/23/22 Sent: 5/25/22
Rejection: 9/22/22
YA historical fantasy, 93k
It looks like her request rate is around 14% but she hasn't signed anyone in a year so I'm trying to manage expectations.
"You are a strong writer with an engaging voice and I found much here to love. That said, I'm having a hard time seeing how I would position this to break out in the crowded market."
Full request 5/23/22 Sent: 5/25/22
Rejection: 9/22/22
YA historical fantasy, 93k
It looks like her request rate is around 14% but she hasn't signed anyone in a year so I'm trying to manage expectations.
"You are a strong writer with an engaging voice and I found much here to love. That said, I'm having a hard time seeing how I would position this to break out in the crowded market."
potatochip
09/08/2022 10:35 AM
@msjaya, thank you! I can't quite afford premium yet, so I appreciate you!
msjaya
08/25/2022 10:38 AM
@potatochip from her QT timeline it looks like her last response to a submission was on the 22nd Aug and she has about 23 subs to respond to.
potatochip
08/24/2022 10:11 AM
Has anyone heard back from Danielle since she returned to her office post-wedding?
jamiedamato
08/15/2022 05:06 PM
Form Query - 4/4/22
Full Request - 5/23/22, sent same day
She has a high request rate and my opening pages changed from the initial query so my hopes aren't high for this one but I have so much respect for this agent and her clients I can't help but hope a little bit!
**6/7/22 - She sent an email updating that she is still considering material but won't get to it immediately because of her wedding & honeymoon; said to expect a response by "end of summer at the absolute latest." Can I just say, even if/when she rejects me, I'm obsessed with this level of courtesy, communication, and openness. Really really great vibes from Danielle, she seems like a great agent to work with on all fronts.
8/15/22 - nudge with offer of rep!!!
8/15/22 - kind step aside!
Full Request - 5/23/22, sent same day
She has a high request rate and my opening pages changed from the initial query so my hopes aren't high for this one but I have so much respect for this agent and her clients I can't help but hope a little bit!
**6/7/22 - She sent an email updating that she is still considering material but won't get to it immediately because of her wedding & honeymoon; said to expect a response by "end of summer at the absolute latest." Can I just say, even if/when she rejects me, I'm obsessed with this level of courtesy, communication, and openness. Really really great vibes from Danielle, she seems like a great agent to work with on all fronts.
8/15/22 - nudge with offer of rep!!!
8/15/22 - kind step aside!
jdebinski
07/28/2022 09:24 PM
FQ: 3/16/22
Full request: 3/29/22
Nudge with offer of rep: 7/15/22
CNR/No response by my deadline: 7/28/22
99K QBIPOC Contemporary Fantasy
Full request: 3/29/22
Nudge with offer of rep: 7/15/22
CNR/No response by my deadline: 7/28/22
99K QBIPOC Contemporary Fantasy
Rajani
06/01/2022 06:24 AM
Ms Burby tweeted this today:
'...I’m still working through requested materials from my last opening and am getting married in three weeks and then going on my honeymoon...
One of the personal values I hold is that every query and everything I request deserves a response, which is of course more time consuming than a policy of ‘no response means a pass.'
'...I’m still working through requested materials from my last opening and am getting married in three weeks and then going on my honeymoon...
One of the personal values I hold is that every query and everything I request deserves a response, which is of course more time consuming than a policy of ‘no response means a pass.'
aine2967
04/25/2022 04:22 AM
does anyone know what her max time is? You know the way some agents say that if you haven't received a reply by a certain time limit to count it as a rejection
sara_gilbert_writes
04/20/2022 02:49 PM
FQ: 3/23
Full Request: 4/19 sent same day
Con YA 59k
Full Request: 4/19 sent same day
Con YA 59k
xabiso21
04/20/2022 10:15 AM
FQ: 25/03/2022
Full Request: 19/04/2022; Full sent: 20/04/2022
YA Urban Fantasy Romance 78k
Full Request: 19/04/2022; Full sent: 20/04/2022
YA Urban Fantasy Romance 78k
Profile Update
Patrick (Admin)
04/16/2022 10:22 AM
Profile Update: Closed to queries.
Thanks LUV4NA
LUV4NA
04/16/2022 07:04 AM
Patrick, she's closed to queries
A_M_Smith
04/04/2022 09:56 AM
Form Query: 2/17/22
Full Request: 3/10/22
Manuscript Sent: 3/11/22
Received a revise and submit from another agent. Sent a message on 3/14/22 asking if she'd liked the revised manuscript, but never got a response.
Rejection 4/4/22
She said I'm a strong writer with an engaging voice but had a hard time seeing how she would position the story to break out in the crowded market.
YA Fantasy 87K
Full Request: 3/10/22
Manuscript Sent: 3/11/22
Received a revise and submit from another agent. Sent a message on 3/14/22 asking if she'd liked the revised manuscript, but never got a response.
Rejection 4/4/22
She said I'm a strong writer with an engaging voice but had a hard time seeing how she would position the story to break out in the crowded market.
YA Fantasy 87K
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- Last Update:
- 04/16/2022 - Closed to queries.
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