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Laura Dail

An agent with Laura Dail Literary Agency (see other agents at this agency).

About

After studying at Duke University and earning a Masters in Spanish at Middlebury College, Laura's publishing career began in subsidiary rights at St. Martin's Press. She translated several novels and books of nonfiction from Spanish to English and founded the agency in 1996. She has served on the board of the AALA and as the chair of the AALA's Royalties Committee.

Laura is now focused on representing works of serious nonfiction by journalists, historians, and business leaders; upmarket fiction; and select children’s books. She is always seeking fresh, diverse voices, and innovative partners. What she loves most is to nurture creative forces, maximize exposure and impact, and build long, satisfying, remunerative careers.

Country & Year Established

United States
Agent since 1996

Professional Associations

Member of AALA

AI Policy

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: All ages, Adults, Children.

Genres:

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

Lengths:

Novel

Styles:

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

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Submissions:

Method: QueryTracker.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults.

Lengths:

Book

Styles:

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

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Business/Finance.
History.
Memoir.
Society/Culture: General, Current events.

Submissions:

Method: QueryTracker.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.

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Dates

Last Updated: 19 Jul 2026

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