Private Consultations

Expert feedback. Personalized strategy. Your next step—made clear.

Work directly with Lucinda Literary agents and experts to refine your idea, strengthen your pitch, and choose the publishing path that’s right for you.

Many writers wait too long for agent feedback—spending months (and thousands of dollars) on a proposal or book coach, only to find out later they were headed in the wrong direction.

Our one-on-one consults offer focused, personalized guidance for writers of any genre or stage. You’ll walk away with:

• Strategic feedback on your book idea, pitch, and proposal
• Clarity on your goals and publishing path
• Guidance on platform-building, marketing, and launching
• Honest answers to your biggest questions and challenges
• Optional extras like a query letter review or custom marketing plan

Please note: Full proposal or manuscript review is not included. See our full range of services.

“I greatly appreciated the personalized feedback I received on my own piece. Connor and Lucinda were excellent at facilitating and answering [my] many questions. As an emerging writer who is still in the early phases of my career, I recommend Lucinda Literary’s workshops and one-on-one meetings to help take the mystery out of getting an agent’s attention and maximizing your chances for success. I look forward to participating with more opportunities in the future.“
—Kristy Jackson, Fiction Writer

“Lucinda has been a valuable resource for me as a debut author in getting educated about the entire book writing process. Her workshops provide access to a like-minded community that gave input and drove the early direction of my work.  Lucinda’s advice has been meaningful in getting my first book to a better, more marketable place.” 
—Shibani Joshi, Business & Technology Journalist

“Lucinda is an aspiring author’s secret weapon. By August, I was thrilled to be offered representation… and by December, I had a book deal!”
—Sara McElroy, Author of Women Who Walk

“The clear guidance to find my writing community led me to Lucinda and this group… It’s a vulnerability I’ve never known and I WANT MORE. From the first session, it’s been so easy to share things that I’ve only shared with those closest to me. I believe it’s the freedom that’s necessary in the transformation of my little story into a big idea. You’ve ignited breakthrough after breakthrough and I have nothing but gratitude.” —Colleen Ryan-Hensley, Nonfiction Writer

“Lucinda’s contacts are like a list from heaven in terms of who she knows in the publishing world.”
—Manisha Thakor, Founder of MoneyZen.com and Author of MoneyZen

“Lucinda’s prowess? She is able to guide a creative person’s mind—which fires in a million divergent directions—towards a single, poignant, powerful idea… and then helps refine the idea to ensure it resonates with readers. Masterful!”
—Serena Quaglia, Nonfiction Writer

“[Upon taking] Lucinda’s seminars, private consultations, and receiving specific comments on how to write an effective letter, I received a publishing contract within two weeks of sending out my proposal! Lucinda has a lot of energy and her passion to help you succeed is extraordinary! Her team is also dedicated to keeping you focused and on task. It has been a profitable and rewarding experience working with Lucinda Literary. I plan to continue to keep our relationship current as I move on to book #2!”
—Lee H. Rosen, Author of The Five

 

“Lucinda’s advice on my pitch and query letter was priceless. She was warm, smart and such an expert in what she was talking about. I left our session confident and very clear about what I need to do to give my manuscript the best chance with an agent.”

—Rowan Mangan, novelist

 

[Lucinda’s consultation] was illuminating. I learned more from her in 45 minutes than in months and months of feedback from elsewhere. Invaluable!
—Annie Oswald, Novelist

 

“While it’s obvious Ms. Halpern has been a bridge carrying both novice and established writers to higher levels of success for years, what impressed me the most […] was her humble approach and personalized feedback that better clarified my novel’s genre and made my query letter more compelling to readers.”
—Pamela Mshana, Fiction Writer

 

“[Lucinda’s] feedback on my letter and ideas for platform building were clear, personal, and most importantly, do-able.”
—Stephanie Kriesberg, Author of Adult Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers

 

“Lucinda combines a positive attitude with constructive criticism to give authors inspiration and specific guidance. Her experience and advice is relevant for both new authors and those already published. I have renewed hope.”
—Heather Buchanan, Memoirist

 

“For writers who are not New York adjacent, the opportunity to meet and learn from an established literary agent is invaluable.”
—Anonymous

 

“Lucinda Halpern’s knowledge and guidance are top-notch! Lucinda has an extraordinary pulse on the literary and publishing world. She conveys her knowledge and wisdom with professional integrity, inspiring guidance, and astute insights. Her knowledge is shared with compassion, a steady compass direction, and absolute realness. Collaborating with Lucinda has been an enormously fruitful experience for me!” —Wendy E Slater