Uncategorized

At Lucinda Literary, we often meet authors who have the pieces of a strong nonfiction book: a clear area of expertise, stories worth telling, and a point of view that can help readers see something differently. But having the pieces is not the same as having the book. A successful nonfiction proposal has to do […]

One of the patterns I’ve noticed with writers—especially those who are genuinely committed to their work—has very little to do with talent or discipline. It’s the distance they put between themselves and their work. Often, an author experiences a natural pull toward the version that feels most composed: the one that sounds polished, neat, professionally […]

Not long ago, a submission came through our general inbox that stopped us in our tracks. The author was Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell, a family physician and health equity advocate. She didn’t arrive through a referral or an inside connection; she came through our general submissions inbox, carrying both a mission and a message she knew women needed. […]

Are You Ready to Work with Lucinda Literary in 2026? If you have a book idea—or a manuscript already underway—and you are serious about getting published one day, you may be asking yourself the same questions many aspiring authors face: Am I doing this right?Is my work actually agent-ready?How do I know my effort is […]

As we look ahead to the launch of our exciting new Lucinda Literary Mastermind, we couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome longtime Lucinda Literary collaborator JillEllyn Riley as this year’s instructor. A #1 New York Times bestselling writer and editor, JillEllyn brings a rare blend of industry insight and creative depth to every author she […]

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 […]

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 […]