Posts by Julia Collucci

As the calendar turns and a fresh publishing year begins, we’re thrilled to celebrate three extraordinary new releases in personal growth that crossed our desks at Lucinda Literary — Intentional by Chris Bailey, Beyond Infidelity by Lauren LaRusso, and The Power of Guilt by Chris Moore — each of which showcases not just a unique […]

If you’ve ever felt uncertain about how to bring your memoir to market, Gretel Patch’s journey shows what’s possible when you match a powerful personal story with expert guidance and a supportive literary community. A mother of four, diplomat’s wife, lifelong storyteller, and valued member of Lucinda Literary’s Mastermind, Gretel has spent nearly two decades […]

Every writer deserves a champion—someone who sees the potential in their idea, understands what publishers want, and knows how to position a book for success. At the Lucinda Literary Academy, we guide authors at every stage of the journey with expert insight that accelerates their path to publication. Here’s how we help you move from […]

Last night I gave a book event for Get Signed for the Aspen Writers Network, hosted by Aspen Words, the literary arm of the Aspen Institute. What I find so gratifying, as both an author and agent, is that even well over a year since its launch, this book continues to make writers feel positive and motivated about the […]

Some of the writers we’ve spoken with—especially those returning to publishing after time away, or tirelessly revising a beloved manuscript—have asked a difficult but vital question: What does it take to get my book noticed today? You’ve heard us say it: the book market is competitive. But if you’ve followed this blog for a while, […]

You didn’t start writing to become a content creator. You started because you had something real to say, something that mattered. But now, it feels like the publishing world expects you to be a personal brand, a marketing machine, an overnight influencer. If you’re wondering whether marketing is really necessary to get a book deal, […]

You did it—you got signed. Cue the confetti, then cue the questions. Because while “get an agent” is the headline so many blogs and podcasts push, the real story begins after representation. What exactly does a literary agent do after a book deal? Quite a lot. The literary agent after signing becomes your strategist, advocate, […]

If you’re wondering how to get signed and accelerate towards a fiction book deal, debut novelist Deanna Washington’s journey shows exactly how it’s done. Though she had already authored 13 nonfiction books, she was ready to tackle a new kind of story. Over the course of 15 months, she immersed herself in the Lucinda Literary […]

You’ve asked, so let’s make this simple: how to choose book comps? If the road from idea to book deal is long and winding, comp titles are the signs that tell agents and editors exactly where you’re headed. A comp title is a recent, successful book your project can sit beside, chosen to prove audience, […]

Welcome to the final installment of my series, 7 Things ChatGPT Can’t Tell You About Publishing. We end with one of the most common and costly mistakes nonfiction writers make: sending an agent a full manuscript instead of a nonfiction book proposal. Why Sending a Manuscript Sabotages Your Chances This happens constantly. A writer, proud […]

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