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Lane Zachary

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Massie McQuilkin & Altman·US

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fictionnonfictionmemoirbiographyliterary fictionnarrative nonfiction
Looking for
Lane Zachary is looking for fiction and nonfiction that are beautifully crafted and have the capacity to change the way readers see and live in the world. Her background includes memoirs and biographies, and the official MMQA about page lists her long publishing career and authors recognized by major prizes and bestseller lists.
How to submit
Email queries directly to lane@mmqalit.com. Include the word Query in the subject line, include a query letter describing the project plus relevant personal or professional information, and paste the first 5-10 pages into the body of the email. Query only one MMQA agent at a time.
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Last checked 5 Jul 2026·Last verified: 5 Jul 2026
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Lane Zachary is a literary agent at Massie McQuilkin & Altman based in US. Their list focuses on genres including fiction, nonfiction, and memoir. Currently open to submissions, with response guidance listed as Lane Zachary responds only to queries she is interested in pursuing. If you have not heard from her in 4-6 weeks, the project is not a fit.. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

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Response Time

Usually responds within Lane Zachary responds only to queries she is interested in pursuing. If you have not heard from her in 4-6 weeks, the project is not a fit.

Notes

MMQA accepts electronic submissions only, asks writers not to query more than one agent at a time, and does not represent screenplays.

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