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  • 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…

  • 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…

  • How to Choose Comps for Your Book

    First, a moment of gratitude for you: this blog has become so special to us because we get to share winning strategies, stories from the…

  • 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…

  • 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”….

  • An Inside Look at Prepping a Pitch to Publishers

    In a recent newsletter, we talked about what makes for a big idea. Whether fiction or nonfiction, writers need to think really big when developing…

  • 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,…

  • We’re Hiring!

    Lucinda Literary is hiring! Please find information on two brand new positions with our company below, flexible to meet your existing commitments and perfect for…

  • 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…

  • The Social Media You Need To Get A Book Deal

    If you’ve downloaded our It Takes a Village™ Marketing Workshop On-Demand, you know that demonstrating an “audience” to agents and publishers is not only hugely…

  • The Business of Ghostwriting

    Many of you are curious about ghostwriting: whether you’re a professional writer wondering about doing it yourself, or whether you’re a busy entrepreneur, considering engaging…

  • Who Is Your Ideal Agent?

    Today, we’re taking the opportunity to bring it back to basics. For those trying to break into traditional publishing, there is immense value in knowing…