Authors and Writers

One of the most essential writing tips for debut authors is to stop writing solely for yourself—and start writing for the reader. It sounds simple,…

If you’re wondering how to write a book proposal that stands out to agents and publishers, start here: it’s a process. Even after an agent…

Wondering how to get a book deal without a platform? You’re not alone. Every day, talented writers ask: Do I need a huge following to…

When debut author Dr. Dympna Lynch Weil joined the Lucinda Literary community, she wasn’t yet seeking representation — but her book concept was ready to…

I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with popular BookTuber and first-time author Marguerite Faure for a candid, behind-the-scenes conversation on her channel about…

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

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 His journey from unpublished memoirist…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…