Melissa Danaczko

Melissa Danaczko is a literary agent at the Stuart Krichevsky Literary Agency, where she focuses on both literary and commercial fiction. She has over a decade of experience in publishing, having previously served as a Senior Editor at Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group. During her editorial career, she developed and edited numerous bestselling titles, some of which received prestigious awards like the National Book Critics Circle Award and the Man Booker Prize.123

Professional Focus and Interests

Danaczko is particularly interested in plot-driven novels that offer fresh perspectives and energetic writing. Her preferred genres include:

• Historical Fiction
• Psychological Thrillers
• Contemporary Women's Fiction

She is drawn to stories with international settings, unreliable narrators, and elements of magic, as well as themes involving dysfunctional families and intense friendships. Additionally, she represents select non-fiction works that are history or idea-driven.24

Submission Guidelines

For authors looking to submit their work, Danaczko accepts queries via email. She prefers a clear indication of what’s at stake for the characters in query letters, without revealing spoilers. Authors can submit a query letter along with the first few pages of their manuscript.56

Educational Background

Danaczko holds a degree from Columbia University in New York City, which adds to her credentials in the literary field.7

For more information about her preferences and submission guidelines, you can visit her profile on the Stuart Krichevsky Literary Agency's website or follow her on social media platforms like Twitter.46