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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 […]
Join the Florence Writers Retreat to Transform Your Writing and Publishing Journey Are you ready to make real progress on your book in one of the most inspiring cities in the world? The Florence writers retreat is your once-in-a-lifetime chance […]
You took up writing as an art, as a craft, to process all of those things you’ve bottled up internally for so long. Not to be a megaphone or a TikTok personality. And for those of you who didn’t grow […]
What makes an idea big enough for a book? Whether you’re writing fiction or nonfiction, success starts with a concept that stands out. A big idea isn’t just interesting — it’s bold, timely, and built to grab attention, especially when […]
Will I find an agent to represent my book? What, specifically, does an agent do? At what point in the publishing process should I seek an agent? As Lucinda discusses with our friend and gifted editor Kelly Notaras at kn […]
If you’re writing nonfiction, you’ve probably wondered about book proposals—what they are, whether you need one, and how to write one effectively. This blog post is your ultimate guide to understanding and writing book proposals, including why they matter, what […]
When you send a query letter to an agent, you can be sure of one thing: it will land in an overflowing inbox alongside a deluge of other queries. It has to be compelling enough to stand out. First, so […]
What Happens When 15 Writers Gather in NYC? Inside the Lucinda Literary Mastermind Weekend Earlier this month, Lucinda Literary hosted our inaugural Mastermind Weekend in New York City—an unforgettable, in-person gathering of 15 writers, all working in memoir and self-help. […]
You’ve often heard me say that the road to becoming a published author is a winding one. And it can be difficult to see the full picture—from penning your first drafts to seeing your book on shelves. Because I receive […]
In today’s competitive publishing world, writing a great book isn’t enough. Whether you’re an aspiring nonfiction author, entrepreneur, or expert, understanding what publishers and the media are looking for can make all the difference between being overlooked and landing a […]