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Most writers don’t fail because they lack talent. They stall because they’re writing without a map. At Lucinda Literary, we’ve spent decades on the inside of publishing—at major houses, in editorial rooms, and across New York publishers and agencies—and one […]
One of the most essential writing tips for debut authors is to stop writing solely for yourself—and start writing for the reader. It sounds simple, but it’s one of the most overlooked techniques in narrative writing. When you’ve lived the […]
Some useful activities that will help you, and/or your agent, as you await the verdict from publishers.
Crafting a standout book proposal starts with understanding what publishers really want. You need a fresh idea, a clear audience—and what book editors love to call strong “scaffolding.” If that sounds overwhelming, you’re not alone. We’ve heard from many of […]
Many writers assume literary agents are most akin to real estate brokers. While there are commonalities, a literary agent’s work can begin well in advance and continue long after the sale. At our agency and others, it’s not uncommon for […]
Recently, we’ve become sort of obsessed with outlines. We attribute this recent passion to one of our authors Ron Friedman, who wrote an incredible book that was published with Simon and Schuster called Decoding Greatness. Ron is a genius outliner, […]
How do agents take care of their authors, long after the two sign their agreement?
May! The unofficial start of summer – a time for longer days, fresh energy, and maybe even a little progress on that book you’ve been meaning to finish. With its lighter pace, early summer is the perfect moment to reset […]
Some of the writers we’ve spoken with—entering or re-entering publishing from some time ago, feeling they’ve worked absolutely tirelessly on their books but aren’t receiving positive response—are asking a vital question: is it time to let this go? You’ve heard […]
Lucinda Halpern shared her latest publishing insights from this month. Read on to see her latest news, and if you’d like to receive her monthly newsletter directly in your inbox, sign up here. # # # I want to take a […]