Author archive: Lucinda

Today 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…

Welcome to the second day of the Lucinda Literary Challenge! Today is all about comps. Comparative titles, known in the industry as “comps,” are key…

When you embark on a road trip, you usually do so with a map in hand and a clear idea of where you want to…

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…

One of the most common hurdles for aspiring authors is the difficulty of juggling writing with their careers, their families, or both. Even if you…

At our recent speed pitch fiction event, three of our agents reviewed several writers’ pitches in real time. One recurring tip was to be more…

Agents hear hundreds – yes hundreds! – of pitches every year. So what happens when you finally get an agent or publisher’s attention and you…

Congratulations to Julien and Kiersten Saunders for the release of their debut, CASHING OUT: Win The Wealth Game By Walking Away (Portfolio, PenguinRandomHouse)!⁠ ⁠ According…

Recently, Lucinda spoke with the Internet’s Managing Editor, Dave Pell, who is represented by our very own Jackie Ashton. Dave is the creator of the…

You’ve perfected your query letter. Your synopsis is sparkling. Then you reach the last step of submitting your work: the sample chapters. Easy—just copy and…

One of the things writers are most surprised to hear from Lucinda in our coaching sessions is that when we talk about comps, agents and…

Lucinda recently joined writing coach Ann Kroeker on her podcast. They discussed ways to navigate the industry and prepare for publishing. She also reveals what…