Laura Zats An agent with Headwater Literary Management (see other agents at this agency). About For over a decade, Laura has worked with books in every way from bookselling to editing to self-publishing. A literary agent since 2014, she finds the most joy in working closely with authors to build their long-term careers in ways that contribute positively to their financial and mental health, as well as the greater community. Since 2016, Laura has hosted Print Run, a publishing podcast, with Erik Hane and is increasingly passionate about teaching, mentorship, and the role books play in the fight for social justice.In her spare time, Laura plays tabletop role-playing games, cooks elaborate meals, weaves tapestries, and drinks a lot of tea.In her spare time, Laura plays tabletop role-playing games, cooks elaborate meals, follows long-distance dogsled racing, and drinks a lot of tea. Country United States AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterLaura Zats's overall average response time is faster than most agents. Normal AcceptanceLaura Zats's overall acceptance rate is within a normal range for agents. More ResponsiveLaura Zats's overall rate of non-response is lower than most agents. Fiction Open YAScience fiction, Fantasy, and HorrorRomanceMystery/ThrillerLiterary fiction with speculative elementsSelect contemporary and historical fictionAudience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults, Young adults, All ethnic groups/populations, All genders, All sexual identities.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Horror Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Science Fiction Horror Romance Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Contemporary, Historical, Paranormal Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Science Fiction HorrorLengths: NovelStyles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Submissions:Method: QueryTracker. Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to agent's webpage Report: Submission/Query Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Bluesky @LZats.bsky.socialBluesky @headwaterlit.bsky.social For the Agent: Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Agent Impersonation Scams are becoming commonplace.A legitimate agent will not contact you and request money to represent you. Never pay an agent an up-front fee. That is not how literary agent representation works. Agents earn a commission only after they've landed a publishing deal for you. Also, agents scarcely ever contact writers. If an agent that you haven't queried contacts you about representation, be suspicious. Look up the agent and check if the email address is correct for that agent/agency. Laura Zats Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the agency or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: Group by submission Include other agents at the same agency Accuracy We have received 12 reports from 10 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 3 min | 33.9 mean avg | 14.5 median | 214 max days (62.7 std dev) Responses 91.67 % Acceptances: 0.00 % Rejections: 91.67 % (27.0 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 90.9 % form, 9.1 % unspecified Non-Responses 8.33 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 8.33 % (214.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals - Pending 1 response is pending (1 day waiting). This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 14 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 10 Sep 2026. Date compiled: 14 Sep 2026 22:51 UTC (7 hours, 35 minutes ago). View report of recent responses from this agent Work submitted to this agent was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted by this agent also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Other Agents at this AgencyErik Hane Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the agent or agency being listed. 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