Lucinda Halpern | Literary Agent, Speaker & Author

Lucinda Halpern – Literary Agent, Speaker, and Author of Get Signed

A leading New York literary agent unlocks the secrets to achieving a lifelong dream: becoming a published author.

About Lucinda Halpern

Lucinda Halpern is the founder of Lucinda Literary, a New York-based literary agency representing New York Times bestselling and internationally recognized authors across fiction and nonfiction.

With over 15 years of experience spanning HarperCollins, Scholastic, and now her own agency, Lucinda has negotiated major book deals with top publishers including Penguin Random House, Simon & Schuster, HarperCollins, Macmillan, and Hachette.

She is the author of Get Signed: Find an Agent, Land a Book Deal, and Become a Published Author (Hay House, Feb 6, 2024), and is known for helping emerging and established writers break through the publishing world with clarity, strategy, and inspiration.

Lucinda as a Speaker

Lucinda regularly speaks at industry events, conferences, corporate gatherings, and universities. She is praised for her motivational, transparent approach to demystifying publishing.

Her keynotes and workshops empower writers, creatives, and entrepreneurs alike.

Speaking Topics for Writers

How to Find the Right Book Idea
The 3 Keys to Book Writing Success
The Publishing Process: An Inside Peek
Winning Query Letter Strategies
Writing Your Life Story Effectively
Turning Your Expertise into a Published Book

Topics for Entrepreneurs & Leaders

Sales & Negotiation Strategies You Haven’t Heard Before
Building Trusted Client Relationships
Owning Your Superpowers as a Female Founder
Establishing Yourself as a Thought Leader
Strategic Networking for Career Growth
Creating a Livelihood You Love Through Publishing

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Whether it’s a podcast, conference, or corporate event, Lucinda delivers engaging, practical insight for writers and professionals looking to make an impact. She is known for her ability to simplify the complex, energize audiences, and help people take the next step in their publishing or professional journey.

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As Featured In

Forbes
Hay House
Penguin Random House
Simon & Schuster

Author of Get Signed

Published by Hay House and distributed by Penguin Random House, Get Signed is Lucinda’s essential guide to understanding what agents and publishers are looking for today.

Praise for Lucinda Literary

“Lucinda is an aspiring author’s secret weapon. By August, I was thrilled to be offered representation… and by December, I had a book deal.”
— Sara McElroy, author of Women Who Walk

“Lucinda gave me all the clarity I needed. She grounded me, inspired me, and set me straight on my road to getting signed.”
— Troy Hadeed, author of My Name is Love

“Learned more from Lucinda in minutes than in months and months of feedback elsewhere. Invaluable.”
— Annie Oswald

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More About Lucinda

Lucinda began her publishing career in the Publicity division of HarperCollins, working on bestselling titles like Freakonomics. She went on to lead marketing and partnerships at Scholastic, then consulted for brands like Gretchen Rubin (The Happiness Project), before launching her agency.

She now represents authors across business, health, lifestyle, science, memoir, and upmarket fiction, bringing unmatched insight and advocacy to each relationship.

Why Work With Lucinda?

Proven success placing debut authors with top publishers
Deep industry knowledge from both the corporate and agency side
Passionate about helping writers build lasting author careers
Authentic, actionable feedback that drives results

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