What Writers Are Saying about Working with Lucinda

 

“I contacted a number of agencies when I was awarded a sabbatical to write a book. Lucinda got back to me quickly and noticed my passion even through a rough draft. Over a year of seminars, private chats, and proposal edits later, I had a publishing contract within two weeks of submission. I plan to stay in touch as I move on to book #2!”

Lee H. Rosen, Psychology Writer

“Lucinda’s direct feedback helped me move from writing about myself to writing for the reader. She helped me clarify my message, strengthen my positioning, and bring together my decades of experience in a way that felt both meaningful and marketable.”

Aseem Desai, MD, Nonfiction Writer  

“I’m proud to say after implementing the advice of Lucinda, I did indeed get signed with an agent and landed a book deal with a major publishing house! Lucinda is the best.”

 — Dr. Mary Anderson, Nonfiction Author of The Happy High Achiever (Hachette, signed with LL)  

“Lucinda’s course opened my eyes to how to become an author—not a struggling writer. She gave me the tools, the strategy, and the mindset. She built a real community and showed us how to sell ourselves. I now have hope and a plan.”
— Dave Davison, Fiction Writer

“Working with Lucinda, I filled up my notebook with enough ideas and information to put together a bang-up book proposal for my memoir.”
— Frank Hyman, Memoirist

“I had the privilege of consulting with Lucinda for my upcoming debut novel. As a Black writer, I have often felt the need for advocates who genuinely understand the importance of diverse voices in literature. Lucinda’s dedication to championing writers of color and aiding us in telling our own stories resonated deeply with me.”
— Yasin Kakande, Novelist 

“Lucinda is an aspiring author’s secret weapon. Getting to work alongside a prolific industry insider, who rolled up her sleeves to help me craft the most compelling pitch possible, was an absolute dream come true. By August, I was offered representation, and by December, I had a book deal!”
— Sara McElroy, Nonfiction Author  

“[Lucinda Literary] provides a true creative sanctuary. It offered me not just access to top publishing professionals but a space to feel seen, supported, and inspired. 

Now I’m thrilled to report that I’ve signed with a top NYC agency!

I wouldn’t have taken that leap without the clarity, confidence, and contentment [Lucinda] provided.
It’s been nothing short of transformational.”
-Dr. Dympna Weill, Self-Help Writer  

“Lucinda is consistently present for each individual participant, cheering them on, encouraging them, and giving profound and thoughtful advice to each person that is specific to where they are in their book project. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in how we can uplevel our material–and not only get signed but get launched into the world of book publishing. I highly recommend you work with Lucinda!”

Patricia Lynn Mann RN, MSN, Mind Body Spirit Writer

“Lucinda and her entire team are professionals with not only expertise but hearts. They know the industry, they know writers, they know content and strategy. This course was informative, supportive, and I left with a clear path forward to get signed. It was all worth every cent.”

Gretel Patch, Memoirist  

 

What Writers Are Saying about the Mastermind

 

 “Lucinda is consistently present for each individual participant, cheering them on, encouraging them, and giving profound and thoughtful advice to each person that is specific to where they are in their book project. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in how we can uplevel our material–and not only get signed but get launched into the world of book publishing. I highly recommend you work with Lucinda!”

Patricia Lynn Mann RN, MSN, Mind Body Spirit Writer

“Lucinda and her entire team are professionals with not only expertise but hearts. They know the industry, they know writers, they know content and strategy. This course was informative, supportive, and I left with a clear path forward to get signed. It was all worth every cent.”

Gretel Patch, Memoirist “Lucinda reinforces her contagious enthusiasm with practical advice for authors who want to publish the best possible book for a target audience. Generous with her expertise, Lucinda demystifies the publishing industry and offers a wealth of resources to equip us for the pitch-query process. I’m not there yet with my memoir manuscript, but one day soon I will be able to say, ‘I Got Signed!’”

Andi Penner, PhD, Memoirist

“I really do love our Mastermind group, and am enjoying learning about other people’s projects and processes. I think it’s lit a fire for me to not just finish Inventing Mademoiselle, but motivating me to invest as much as I can in it. In seeing how others are putting together their proposals, I realize the deficit I have in knowing how to package the book and myself as the writer. It’s been incredibly instructive.”

Renée K. Nicholson, MFA, Novelist

I love working with Lucinda Halpern at Lucinda LIterary in NYC. From being in her Book Publishing Accelerators Program to now being in the Mastermind Program, I am learning the nuts and bolts of writing, querying, and publishing!
Patty Mann, Inspirational/Spiritual

 

What Writers Are Saying about the Book Publishing Accelerator Program

 

“The combination of Lucinda’s direct feedback and the structure of the Accelerator helped me move from writing about myself to writing for the reader. The programs clarified my message, strengthened my positioning, and helped me bring together decades of experience in a way that felt both meaningful and marketable.”

Aseem Desai, MD, Nonfiction Writer

“I came into the program thinking I just needed to identify the ‘right’ agents to query. As the program ends, I feel like one of the seven blind men and the elephant. I didn’t know what I did not know about the publishing journey. I’m leaving with a broader perspective and a doable plan of action. Lucinda is all you’d expect of a solid, established agent. What I didn’t expect was how charismatic, unrehearsed, real and enjoyable she is.”

Jeffrey Rich, PhD, Fiction Writer

“I’ve been part of many coaching programs throughout a decade or so in the publishing world. However, this Accelerator Program was unique in the specific ways it pushed writers to accelerate in their publishing journey. I made connections with industry professionals I never would have otherwise and finished the program seeing my manuscript in an entirely new light. Writers are always told to consider the reader, but this program gave me the concrete tools to understand how to do so as well as how to position my book in the marketplace. Both aspects are vital to succeed in traditional publishing. Thank you, Lucinda and team!”

Sarah Rexford, Fiction Writer

“My journey into the publishing world was like walking in knee-deep mud. Then I took the six-week accelerator course with the Lucinda Literary Agency. It was as if Lucinda reached down and grabbed me by the arm and lifted me onto solid ground. Now I’m running toward success. Her course opened my eyes to how to become an author, not a struggling writer. I still believe the process begins with great writing, but Lucinda showed me I must market myself. She gave me the tools. From her excellent teaching, I created a website and have a six-month, one year, and five-year plan. Regardless of genre, she took our class of fourteen people, all like me, and taught us how to sell our work, and how to sell ourselves. Also, it didn’t take long; we began collaborating with each other. Strangers became friends. We became a community. Even now, as the training has concluded, I stay in contact with my classmates. It’s because Lucinda creates an environment of sharing. She has a wonderful soul. She selflessly paves the road for us literary artists who simply want to share what we love. For me, as I take the necessary steps forward, I take them with deep gratitude in my heart. Where I wondered if I would ever get published, now I have hope that comes with an understanding of the process. I have accelerated into someone who can be successful. I thank Lucinda for such hope.”

Dave Davison, Fiction Writer

“Thank you so much Lucinda, Julia, and Viviana. I am blown away by the quality of the program, amazing takeaways, positive encouragement, my classmates, the online community, and very very well organized materials. I’m beyond ecstatic that I signed up for this class. I will highly recommend it to any authors that cross my path. I know too many adjectives… but I’m overjoyed to be part of this journey. Thank you for creating this space for us.”

Juhee Lee-Hartford, Memoirist

 “Feel super fortunate to have been in one of the first groups and having the opportunity to engage with Lucinda! But the exposure to so many voices in the industry and the really clear guidance about how to present my project was really a game changer. Truly illuminating!”

Alissa Barthel, Cookbook Author

“I appreciated the instructors eagerness to share what they know to truly help us move forward with our books. I appreciated how they strived to make sure everyone was included. The teaching felt authentic, and not like a show they were putting on.”

Deanna Washington, Novelist & Nonfiction Writer

 

What Writers Are Saying about the Private Consultations and Courses

 

 “Dear Kelly, Thank you so much for meeting with me on Monday. You helped me look at my project through new eyes. I’ve been feeling stuck the past few months, wedded to an outline I had created to keep me on track. Our conversation gave me permission to step back and consider a new (or revisit an old) approach. I imagined how much fun writing could be. Thank you for injecting me with hope and enthusiasm!”

Helen Goldsmith, Memoirist  & Family Biographer

“I really enjoyed my Private Consultation with Lucinda Halpern. It was amazing to meet someone who understands both sides of the publishing industry and isn’t afraid to give honest advice and practical tips to help me succeed in writing a book that agents and publishers will love!”

Karen Williams, Children’s Writer

“Lucinda’s book Get Signed is essential for writers of all genres. It’s packed with inside info. And my meeting with Kelly, one of the agents, was incredibly insightful. Despite my genre not aligning with LL’s focus, as anticipated, the session exceeded my expectations. I left feeling inspired and with a notebook full of valuable insights.”

Michael Brandmeier

“Lucinda’s advice on my pitch and query letter was priceless. She was warm, smart and such an expert in what she was talking about. I left our session confident and very clear about what I need to do to give my manuscript the best chance with an agent.”

Rowan Mangan, Nature & Self-Help Writer

 “I filled up my notebook with enough ideas and information to put together a bang-up book proposal for my memoir.”
Frank Hyman, Memoirist

 “Get Signed is an excellent masterclass! It’s packed with valuable information, insider insights, and actionable tips. Most importantly, it delivered on its promise—I’m proud to say after implementing the advice of the course and Lucinda, I did indeed get signed with an agent and landed a book deal with a major publishing house! I definitely recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn how to successfully navigate the publishing process. Lucinda is the best.”

Dr. Mary Anderson, Psychology & Self-Help Writer

“Lucinda is an aspiring author’s secret weapon. Getting to work alongside a prolific industry insider, who rolled up her sleeves to help me craft the most compelling pitch possible, was an absolute dream come true. By August, I was thrilled to be offered representation by Lauren Bittrich, one of the agents on Lucinda’s team, and by December, I had a book deal!”

Sara McElroy, Business & Self-Help Writer

“Roseanne and Julia bring tremendous experience and knowledge to the weekly sessions and foster a welcoming, safe, productive, and fun environment. There is a tonne of information to process and absorb but they have the gift of breaking it all into digestible pieces.”

Erik Abbott, Fiction Writer

 “Lucinda and her team made me feel like I was relevant and that they really cared about helping me be successful. Thank you to all the team and to Lucinda for writing such an amazing book that is really a learning tool for people like me. Your online courses are amazing and so on point. A one-stop shop!”

Lolisa Monroe, Children’s Author