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One of the things I love most about my work is collaborating with people who are just as passionate about publishing as I am. Recently,…

Some useful activities that will help you, and/or your agent, as you await the verdict from publishers.

Excerpt from Get Signed by Lucinda Halpern. All Rights Reserved Let’s talk about looking at your book’s genre with an open mind. How certain are you that…

Crafting a standout book proposal starts with understanding what publishers really want. You need a fresh idea, a clear audience—and what book editors love to…

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…

When Dr. Aseem Desai first encountered Lucinda Literary, he wasn’t yet a signed author—but he was well on his way. His journey from unpublished memoirist…

Many writers assume literary agents are most akin to real estate brokers. While there are commonalities, a literary agent’s work can begin well in advance…

Recently, we’ve become sort of obsessed with outlines. We attribute this recent passion to one of our authors Ron Friedman, who wrote an incredible book…

There are so many false insights and resources out there about querying, confusing writers and pointing them in opposite and conflicting directions. How can anyone…

How do agents take care of their authors, long after the two sign their agreement?

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…

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…