Book Contracts Today: What You Need To Know
Deirdre brings her 35 years of experience in the contracts world to us, and offers pointers on what every writer who dreams of, or has been offered, a book deal should know.
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7 Reasons Why You’re Not Ready to Write a Book
If you’re reading this article, chances are that you have a story worth telling. But as world events have publishers cutting budgets and turning away submissions more aggressively than ever before — is now your moment for a book? As […]
5 Ways to Think Like an Editor
What are book editors looking for? It’s a recurring question we receive as agents. The answer will differ across genres. But there are several common factors an editor at a publishing house is assessing when deciding whether to take a […]
Recent Deal: Finding Calm by Chris Bailey
FINDING CALM is a story of what happens when we pursue productivity at all costs, with a counterintuitive solution that we can, in fact, accomplish more with less. It also offers a new understanding of our neurochemical wiring. His most […]
Our Favorite Resources for Writers
We’re sharing a few of the best articles and tools our team has collected to guide you in your journey, as you pave your own publishing path. Lucinda Literary Private Consultations Get tailored feedback from agents and publishing professionals who […]
Recent Deal: Roll Red Roll by Nancy Schwartzman
ROLL RED ROLL is an exposé based on the film of the same name from award-winning documentary film director, producer and media strategist Nancy Schwartzman, who uses storytelling and technology to highlight safer communities for women and girls. Nancy’s first […]
5 Secrets to Successful Book Publicity: An Interview with Media Expert Ashley Bernardi on Publishing and Publicity During COVID-19
In an ever-changing world, where technology is constantly advancing and virtual marketing has quickly become the new model standard, how can you make certain your book will be given its best shot at getting into the hands of readers? We […]
Your First Published Book Matters
Whether you’re traditionally published, independently published, or self-published, becoming an author is an important accomplishment and title, and we commend those who have done this hard work. You’ve completed a book, and you’ve ushered it into the world. In measuring […]
Available Now: Be Straight With Me by Emily Dalton
Emily Dalton’s debut Be Straight With Me, a memoir-in-verse that recounts how she and her male gay best friend Max unexpectedly fell in love in college, has published! Based on Emily’s award-winning senior thesis project at Middlebury College, Be Straight […]
Querying Effectively: Now More Than Ever Before
Among the challenges you will come across on your journey, the most common one mentioned in our previous survey was identifying fiction publishing trends. Additionally, we’ve heard many writers in our workshops say they are unsure if they are querying effectively. This comes […]