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Fifteen years ago, I founded Lucinda Literary believing that great books needed thoughtful champions—and that writers deserved clarity in an often opaque industry. What I didn’t yet understand was how much publishing would teach me about patience, timing, rejection, and advocacy. These are the fifteen lessons I’ve learned from inside the business of books—and what I believe every writer deserves to know.
As the calendar turns and a fresh publishing year begins, we’re thrilled to celebrate three extraordinary new releases in personal growth that crossed our desks at Lucinda Literary — Intentional by Chris Bailey, Beyond Infidelity by Lauren LaRusso, and The […]
Most people think the hardest part of becoming a writer is discipline, showing up every day, producing pages, pushing through doubt. In reality, the most valuable thing you must learn comes before all of that. It is discernment. Discernment is […]
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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. # # # October is my birthday month, […]
I have an experiment for you. Tell me what your book is about in a couple lines, as if you had just met me in an elevator and you only had a minute to spare. This, of course, is the […]
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 […]
If you’re wondering how to write a book proposal that stands out to agents and publishers, start here: it’s a process. Even after an agent signs your project, expect multiple rounds of revision. In fact, the ten-page Overview—the centerpiece of […]
Wondering how to get a book deal without a platform? You’re not alone. Every day, talented writers ask: Do I need a huge following to get published? Here’s the truth: You don’t need 100k followers. You need credibility. And more […]
When debut author Dr. Dympna Lynch Weil joined the Lucinda Literary community, she wasn’t yet seeking representation — but her book concept was ready to evolve. In just a year, she refined her idea, restructured her proposal, and signed with […]