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Lucinda’s Interview with Forbes MagazineRecently, Lucinda sat down with Melissa Houston, ForbesWomen contributor. In her interview, Lucinda explores the process of turning entrepreneurs, who may have never thought of…
How to Stay Tuned in to the Publishing IndustryAs a writer, it may seem that your energy is best spent on creating, drafting, and revising your project. While we recognize how important it…
Upcoming Events at Lucinda LiteraryAs you welcome the first day of the fall season, you might be ready to turn over a new leaf and revitalize your writing process….
A Featured Conversation with Writing Coach Tiffany HawkLucinda recently joined book coach Tiffany Hawk in her Breakthrough Book Proposal course to have an in-depth discussion with a class of writers. In their…
Don’t Have a Big Platform Yet? Convince Agents of Your PotentialOne of the most important components of your book submission is platform, especially if you’re a nonfiction author. You may be tired of hearing the…
Lucinda Literary Challenge, Day Five: WritingAs our week-long challenge comes to an end, it’s time to talk about the writing itself. One might think that publishing would be all about…
Lucinda Literary Challenge, Day Four: MarketingWhen you set out to write your book, social media probably wasn’t at the forefront of your mind—in fact, the concept of a platform may…
Lucinda Literary Challenge, Day Three: Elevator PitchToday marks the halfway point in our week-long challenge. To celebrate, we’re tasking you with one of the hardest things to get right: the elevator…
Lucinda Literary Challenge, Day Two: CompsWelcome to the second day of the Lucinda Literary Challenge! Today is all about comps. Comparative titles, known in the industry as “comps,” are key…
Lucinda Literary Challenge, Day One: Goal-SettingWhen you embark on a road trip, you usually do so with a map in hand and a clear idea of where you want to…
Lucinda Literary Challenge Kickoff!There’s a reason that most New Year’s resolutions are dead in the water by February: it’s extremely difficult to self-motivate and self-discipline. Writing a book…
Building a Platform While Living Your Busy LifeOne of the most common hurdles for aspiring authors is the difficulty of juggling writing with their careers, their families, or both. Even if you…
Publishing Timeline: How Long It TakesYou have your big idea. Maybe you’ve written your whole book. But how long will it take you from query to book deal to bookshelf? …