Authors and Writers

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

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 His journey from unpublished memoirist…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…

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…

What makes an idea big enough for a book? Whether you’re writing fiction or nonfiction, success starts with a concept that stands out. A big…

Will I find an agent to represent my book? What, specifically, does an agent do? At what point in the publishing process should I seek…

When you send a query letter to an agent, you can be sure of one thing: it will land in an overflowing inbox alongside a…

You’ve often heard me say that the road to becoming a published author is a winding one. And it can be difficult to see the…