We have some exciting news: Lucinda Literary is moving to a monthly newsletter! If you are a subscriber, we know you might be used to…
This month, we launched our first Lucinda Literary Challenge, which took place over the course of five days. Each day had a different focus for…
As a writer, it may seem that your energy is best spent on creating, drafting, and revising your project. While we recognize how important it…
As you welcome the first day of the fall season, you might be ready to turn over a new leaf and revitalize your writing process….
Lucinda recently joined book coach Tiffany Hawk in her Breakthrough Book Proposal course to have an in-depth discussion with a class of writers. In their…
One of the most important components of your book submission is platform, especially if you’re a nonfiction author. You may be tired of hearing the…
As our week-long challenge comes to an end, it’s time to talk about the writing itself. One might think that publishing would be all about…
When 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…
Today 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…
Welcome to the second day of the Lucinda Literary Challenge! Today is all about comps. Comparative titles, known in the industry as “comps,” are key…
When you embark on a road trip, you usually do so with a map in hand and a clear idea of where you want to…
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…