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24 Things We Learned About Publishing In 2024

2024 has been quite the year for Lucinda Literary! As the year comes to a close. The Lucinda Literary team reflected on 2024 things we learned about publishing this year that helped us become better agents, writers, and even readers. […]

Dr. Mary Anderson Author Success Story

From Psychologist to Published Author Success Story: A Journey of Determination One of my favorite author success stories to share is that of Dr. Mary Anderson, our first student to get signed with a Literary agent at Lucinda Literary and […]

Author Success Story: Meygan and Casey Caston

Lucinda had the pleasure of hosting Casey and Meygan Caston, co-founders of Marriage 365 and authors of Connecting Questions for Couples: 365 Days to Deeper Love and Connection. Their journey from near-divorce to becoming sought-after authors and content creators is […]

The Secrets of Highly Successful Authors

Lucinda Halpern shared her latest publishing insights from this month on the topic: The Secrets of Highly Successful Authors. Read on to see her latest news, and if you’d like to receive her monthly newsletter directly in your inbox, sign up […]

Now Available: The Most Wonderful Time by Jayne Allen

Lucinda Literary is proud to announce the release of THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME (HarperCollins) by Jayne Allen, an irresistible Christmastime novel about heartbreak, hope, love, and the joy that comes from rediscovering oneself. Jayne Allen is best known for her bestselling BLACK GIRLS […]

Behind the Scenes of a Literary Agency

Lucinda Halpern shared her latest publishing insights from this month on the topic: Behind the scenes of a literary agency. One of the questions I’m often asked is: what happens behind the scenes of a literary agency? The answer to […]

Congratulations to our Race to Query Winners!

  After dozens of queries and intriguing proposals and manuscripts, the Lucinda Literary team is pleased to announce the fiction and nonfiction winners for our first official Race to Query Challenge. Keep reading to find out more about the winning […]

Mastering the 5 Ws: Crafting a Compelling Book Proposal

Crafting a compelling book proposal is an essential step in the journey of getting your book published. A well-structured proposal not only presents your idea but also convinces agents and publishers of your book’s potential impact and marketability. One of […]

The August Issue: Mastering the Query Letter

You can be an author no matter how your book enters the world—whether you self-publish, work with a hybrid publisher, or get a book deal through the traditional route. When it comes to this last avenue, it’s helpful to remember […]