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From Idea to Auction: Celebrating the Release of Fit Mind by Liam McClintockThe Myth of the Overnight Book Deal There’s a myth that once a book gets signed, publication quickly follows. An author has a great idea….
Lucinda Literary Academy Student Spotlight: Ricardo Valerdi’s Journey from Book Idea to Published AuthorAt Lucinda Literary, we often meet authors who have the pieces of a strong nonfiction book: a clear area of expertise, stories worth telling, and…
How One First-Time Author Sparked a Six-Figure Bidding WarNot 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…
You’re More Ready Than You Think: Why Writers Get Stuck—and What Actually Moves the NeedleMost 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…
Tip for Debut Authors: Write for the ReaderOne 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,…
My Book is on Submission with Publishers. Now What?Some useful activities that will help you, and/or your agent, as you await the verdict from publishers.
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 to Use Your Literary AgentMany 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…
The Beauty of an OutlineRecently, 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 a Literary Agent is Useful After You Get SignedHow do agents take care of their authors, long after the two sign their agreement?
Make the Most of Your Writing ProductivityMay! The unofficial start of summer – a time for longer days, fresh energy, and maybe even a little progress on that book you’ve been…
Why Writers Shouldn’t QuitSome 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…