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Write Your Query Letter Like an Amazon DescriptionWhen you send a query letter to an agent, you can be sure of one thing: it will land in an overflowing inbox alongside a…
What to Know About the Book Publishing TimelineYou’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…
The Most Challenging Part of Writing a Book ProposalCrafting 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…
How Writers Can Market Themselves to AgentsLucinda 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…
8 Lessons I Learned Writing and Publishing a Book for the First TimeGet Signed: Find a Book Deal, Land an Agent, and Become a Published Author (Hay House; February 2024) is a playbook for aspiring authors looking to…
The March Edition: At What Point Should You Consider Self-Publishing?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…
Behind the Scenes of a Literary AgencyLucinda Halpern shared her latest publishing insights from this month on the topic: Behind the scenes of a literary agency. Read on to see her…
June 2024: How to Win at the Waiting GameLucinda 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 2024: What to Strive For this SummerLucinda 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…
What I Noticed from Launching a BookI’ve had a lot of fun this past month in launching my book Get Signed—and I’ve gained tremendous learning I want to share with you…
Make the Most of Your Writing ProductivityAugust! A time for vacations, quality family moments, and maybe even some progress on the book you’ve been working on. With its leisurely pace, summer…
June 2023: How a Literary Agent is Useful After You Get SignedHow do agents take care of their authors, long after the two sign their agreement?