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Laney Katz Becker

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The last time the agent had an active listing on Duotrope, the agent was affiliated with Massie McQuilkin & Altman Literary Agents (MMQA) (see other agents at this agency).

Do not submit here! Permanently Closed: This agent is no longer accepting queries (August 2021). We provide the following information as an archive.

About

LANEY KATZ BECKER — agent (joined 2013) —was an agent at Markson Thoma Literary Agency and Folio before joining MMQ. Prior to becoming an agent, Laney was an advertising copywriter and freelance journalist, as well as an award-winning author of both fiction and non-fiction. Laney’s debut authors have made the New York Times, national and International bestsellers’ lists. They have also been selected by the B & N Discover Great New Writers program and Target Book Club. A graduate of Northwestern University, and a native Ohioan, Laney is married and the mother of two grown children. She enjoys reading, writing, playing tennis, (watching) baseball, sewing and snuggling with her pooch.

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Country & Professional Associations

United States Member of AALA

Fiction Closed

Laney gravitates toward “book club fiction,” (i.e. novels with substance that you’re eager to talk about); novels with a great voice; character-driven stories; and smart, psychological thrillers and novels of suspense.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults. Excluding: Children, Middle grades, Young adults.

Genres:
GenreSubgenres
General GeneralOpen to all/most Subgenres, including: Historical.
Suspense/Thriller Suspense/ThrillerOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Lengths:
Novel Novel
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.

Nonfiction Closed

She is open to practical nonfiction and memoir, but only if the author has a strong platform. She’s always on the prowl for narrative nonfiction (especially from journalists or experts).

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults. Excluding: Children, Middle grades, Young adults.

Lengths:
Book Book
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream, Personal.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics, including: Memoir.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.

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Dates

Last Updated: 18 Dec 2024
Date Added: 10 Apr 2018

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