Daniel Lazar, Literary Agent Daniel Lazar is an active literary agent at Writers House, currently open to queries.
About Daniel Lazar
Dan Lazar is a Senior Agent at Writers House representing adult and children's fiction and nonfiction. He describes himself as a generalist and is interested in projects ranging from literary and commercial fiction to young adult, middle grade, graphic novels, memoir, narrative nonfiction, history, science, culture, and books exploring relationships and family life.
He is particularly drawn to immersive storytelling, distinctive perspectives, and books that introduce readers to new worlds or make familiar subjects feel fresh.
Lazar joined Writers House in the early 2000s and has developed a list that includes bestselling and award-winning authors across both the adult and children's markets.
He also has a strong interest in visual storytelling, including comics and graphic novels, and welcomes projects that combine prose and illustrated elements. Rather than emphasizing a particular commercial category, he looks for writing and storytelling strong enough to make the reader lose track of the world around them.
Dan Lazar Submission Guidelines
Email Lazar at dlazar@writershouse.com with a query letter that includes your credentials, what makes the book distinctive, and a synopsis, along with the first 10 pages pasted into the body of the email. Writers House asks authors to query only one of its agents at a time and generally responds within six to eight weeks.
Hints
Daniel Lazar is always on the lookout for distinct fiction and great, lively non-fiction.