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Why We’re Grateful for 2021

2021 has been an incredible year of growth at Lucinda Literary. We’ve brought on new agents, we’ve diversified our list, we’ve launched so many new events and programs—and we’ve watched those in our community grow with us, too. Gratitude begins […]

Recent Deal: BUILT DIFFERENTLY by Dawn Dickson-Akpoghene (Portfolio)

Serial entrepreneur Dawn Dickson-Akpoghene’s BUILT DIFFERENTLY: An Outlier’s Guide to Building a Multi-Million Dollar Business on Your Own Terms,  BUILT DIFFERENTLY is a guide for entrepreneurs hoping to start and scale their own businesses—those who know the traditional path isn’t for them, […]

Recent Deal: Dangerous Ones by Shawn Kanungo

In DANGEROUS ONES: The Dynamic Power of Being Disruptive, globally recognized innovation strategist, Shawn Kanungo—whom Forbes called the “Best Virtual Keynote Speaker I’ve Ever Seen”—gives readers the playbook to rise above technological changes, layoffs, antiquated systems, and other uncontrollable factors to become […]

Selling Your Novel

On Thursday, December 9th, we’re planning something special for fiction writers: a fireside chat with Lucinda’s new friend, author Stan Parish. This will be an informative and inspiring conversation for novelists—those who have published before, and those who are looking to […]

Recent Deal: Raising Hell, Living Well by Jess Davis

A debut by reformed brand strategist and founder of Folk Rebellion Jess Elefante Davis, RAISING HELL, LIVING WELL: Freedom From Influence in a World Where Everyone Wants Something From You is a guide to intentional living that explores the seductive […]

Lucinda’s Interview with Forbes Magazine

Recently, Lucinda sat down with Melissa Houston, ForbesWomen contributor. In her interview, Lucinda explores the process of turning entrepreneurs, who may have never thought of writing a book, into authors and thought leaders. Read below for some of her best […]

Stop Thinking Small

Many of you are dreaming about a book deal, but haven’t yet dared to consider the possibility of a bestseller. First things first… But if you’re not thinking about your book as a bestseller, or considering how to set yourself and your […]

Recent Deal: MoneyZen by Manisha Thakor

Harvard MBA graduate, consultant, and podcaster Manisha Thakor‘s MONEYZEN: FREE YOURSELF FROM THE CULT OF MONEY takes a joy-based-spending approach to help people achieve “MoneyZen”. Inspired by the author’s own experiences, Manisha shares her personal story and the lessons she’s […]

How to Tell if Your Book Idea is Big Enough to Sell

You’ve landed on a book idea. But how can you tell if your story will sell? When it comes to creating a big book idea, there are a few critical adjectives that come to mind: It should be timely. It […]

The Book Proposals We Are Most Excited About

Here’s a question that is often asked in Lucinda’s recent podcast interviews: “What is Lucinda Literary working on right now? What’s a project that excites the agency most?”  With the fall publishing season in full swing, it’s impossible to highlight just […]