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Laney Katz Becker

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

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 of Publication

United States

Professional Associations

Member of AALA

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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:

General Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Historical
Suspense/Thriller Open to all/most Subgenres

Lengths:

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.

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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

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: 22 May 2026

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