Authors and Writers

Not long ago, a submission came through our general inbox that stopped us in our tracks. The author was Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell, a family physician and…

Most writers don’t fail because they lack talent. They stall because they’re writing without a map. At Lucinda Literary, we’ve spent decades on the inside…

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,…

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…

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…

Some of the writers we’ve spoken with—entering or re-entering publishing from some time ago, feeling they’ve worked absolutely tirelessly on their books but aren’t receiving…

Lucinda Halpern shared her latest publishing insights from this month. Read on to see her latest news, and if you’d like to receive her monthly…

May is always a busy season, although I can’t remember the last time it was quite so busy. Those who know me will say: clearly,…