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Lucinda Literary Challenge, Day Four: MarketingWhen you set out to write your book, social media probably wasn’t at the forefront of your mind—in fact, the concept of a platform may…
Lucinda Literary Challenge, Day Three: Elevator PitchToday marks the halfway point in our week-long challenge. To celebrate, we’re tasking you with one of the hardest things to get right: the elevator…
Lucinda Literary Challenge, Day Two: CompsWelcome to the second day of the Lucinda Literary Challenge! Today is all about comps. Comparative titles, known in the industry as “comps,” are key…
Lucinda Literary Challenge, Day One: Goal-SettingWhen you embark on a road trip, you usually do so with a map in hand and a clear idea of where you want to…
Lucinda Literary Challenge Kickoff!There’s a reason that most New Year’s resolutions are dead in the water by February: it’s extremely difficult to self-motivate and self-discipline. Writing a book…
Building a Platform While Living Your Busy LifeOne of the most common hurdles for aspiring authors is the difficulty of juggling writing with their careers, their families, or both. Even if you…
Publishing Timeline: How Long It TakesYou have your big idea. Maybe you’ve written your whole book. But how long will it take you from query to book deal to bookshelf? …
What You Didn’t Consider When Writing A BookAt our recent speed pitch fiction event, three of our agents reviewed several writers’ pitches in real time. One recurring tip was to be more…
Fiction Writers: Get Your Pitch Critiqued LIVEAgents hear hundreds – yes hundreds! – of pitches every year. So what happens when you finally get an agent or publisher’s attention and you…
Happy Publication to Cashing OutCongratulations to Julien and Kiersten Saunders for the release of their debut, CASHING OUT: Win The Wealth Game By Walking Away (Portfolio, PenguinRandomHouse)! According…
Marketing 101 Success Series: An Interview with Dave Pell, Author of Please Scream Inside Your HeartRecently, Lucinda spoke with the Internet’s Managing Editor, Dave Pell, who is represented by our very own Jackie Ashton. Dave is the creator of the…
Are You Giving Agents Your Best Material?You’ve perfected your query letter. Your synopsis is sparkling. Then you reach the last step of submitting your work: the sample chapters. Easy—just copy and…