In a piece for Writer’s Digest titled “The Secret Rules and Most Common Myths Writers Should Know About Querying Literary Agents”, Lucinda shares her tips and tricks (and debunks common…
…is the importance of comparative titles, known in the industry as “comps.” Comps refer to lookalike books, books that “look like” yours: the authors have a similar profile, share a…
…change depending on the content and questions I wanted to address for you in each chapter. Through my experience sitting in an author’s chair, I have new compassion for the…
…as a person. Productive Activity #2: Read comparable titles as research or inspiration for the book you plan to publish The writers we work with, and who succeed in getting…
…the questions I receive the most often when it comes to memoir: What are the three elements every memoir must have? 1) Phenomenal writing, full stop. 2) A compelling, page-turning,…
…and sell custom publishing programs to a variety of Fortune 500 companies and global nonprofits. She began her literary representation career at Fletcher & Company, where she also acted as…
…and where you feel most comfortable. It’s my honor to guide you in this process. And I try to offer free tips whenever possible on my LinkedIn and on Lucinda…
…not the soapbox, that social media offers. Research the many communities you can reach out to that would be interested in your story idea. To increase your efforts, join online…
…is passionate about helping aspiring authors organize their thoughts and research (however chaotic they may be) into content they’re proud of by coaching them through the proposal-writing process. As a…
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…on Your Website/Social Profile If you’re launching or rebranding your website or social media, solicit your agent’s feedback to see that your online presence is aligned with both the book…
…not daunting at all… but stay with us). When it comes to comps (comparative titles), it’s better to answer with something than to leave this critical part blank. Even if…
…has covered recently. Remember that a producer/reporter will do research on you, so it’s your job to do research on their show. What has been covered recently? Any pieces or…
…your book’s audience, so it’s important to invest in them and create a community. A clear VCO—voice, content, and offering—will help you curate a personal brand that will spur engagement….
…asking questions like how an agent works, to how much material does an agent need to see, to how to find comps or what the right word count for a…
Recently, Lucinda spoke with a friend and client, Nora Zelevansky, who we represent for nonfiction writing collaborations and ghostwriting. Nora is the author of the newly released Competitive Grieving, a…
…work, we can better understand the collaborative nature of writing. Want more posts like this sent directly to your inbox? Subscribe to our newsletter. Download Our FREE Author Training Join…
…for how yours fills a niche. It could be that your research or writing has tapped into something that is previously unknown or not commonly believed, or that you’re shedding…
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…a website, a media profile, or a social media presence. When the entire “package” is complete, an agent will send the proposal, with what’s called a ‘submission letter,’ out to…