Author archive: Lucinda

THE ENERGY BLUEPRINT: HOW TO BEAT FATIGUE, SUPERCHARGE YOUR MITOCHONDRIA, AND EXPERIENCE ALL DAY ENERGY is a practical guide to striking down sluggishness and reclaiming…

In Part Two of our Secrets of Highly Successful Writers series (you can read Part One here), we’ll cover how highly successful writers network and engage…

When decorated humanitarian, CEO, and war hero, Jake Wood, was initially referred to our agency, we’ll never forget the excitement that washed over us. During…

Over the next few weeks, we’re going to be sharing secrets of highly successful writers in a 3-part blog series (click to find Part Two…

PLEASE SCREAM INSIDE YOUR HEART, by writer and publisher of the NextDraft newsletter Dave Pell, is a cathartic and humorous ride through the unnerving, maddening…

Here’s the hard truth: literary agencies receive over 20,000 queries each year. Of those, so few will be seen and read by actual agents. This…

FORAGER: FIELD NOTES FROM A WILD LIFE is a memoir based on the life of essayist and professor Michelle Dowd. Michelle’s debut showcases her life…

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…

I remember when the proposal for Game Changer: How to Be 10x in the Talent Economy first came in, and I literally couldn’t wait until…

Literary agencies serve as a bridge between writers and publishers. They are the ushers that help make book dreams come true. Have you ever imagined…

Deirdre brings her 35 years of experience in the contracts world to us, and offers pointers on what every writer who dreams of, or has been offered, a book deal should know.

If you’re reading this article, chances are that you have a story worth telling. But as world events have publishers cutting budgets and turning away…