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What Laura is looking for
Laura has represented a wide range of authors in both fiction and nonfiction. She is a popular speaker on the publishing industry and publishing process. Laur ais interested in: Fiction: Primarily literary fiction and upmarket commercial. In general no genre fiction, however she will consider fiction with crossover potential if beautifully written.
Actively seeking
- Fiction: Primarily literary fiction and upmarket commercial. In general no genre fiction, however she will consider fiction with crossover potential if beautifully written.
- Nonfiction: Narrative nonfiction, including memoirs and travel writing. She will consider nonfiction projects if quirky or interesting. Laura is particularly interested in “single subject” books (think SALT, or COD, or MAUVE, etc.)
- Children’s: High quality YA or middle grade fiction.
Notable sales & clients
- Valley of Shadows by Rudy Ruiz
- The Way of the Wild Goose by Beebe Bahrami
- Chronically Fabulous by Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana
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What genres does Laura Strachan represent?
Laura Strachan represents Young Adult, Middle Grade, Picture Books, Literary Fiction, Upmarket Fiction, Memoir, Narrative Nonfiction, Poetry.
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