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“Her intellect, warmth, and command of the industry were undeniably captivating.”

—Shauna Brittenham, Nonfiction Writer

“I wholeheartedly recommend Lucinda to any aspiring author who seeks not only expert guidance in navigating the publishing world but also a passionate advocate for their unique voice. Her professionalism, knowledge, and genuine desire to make a difference make her an exceptional ally for writers seeking to make their mark.”

—Yasin Kakande, Fiction Writer

“Lucinda is an aspiring author’s secret weapon. By August, I was thrilled to be offered representation… and by December, I had a book deal!”

—Sara McElroy, Author of Women Who Walk

“Lucinda Halpern is highly experienced, giving and perceptive—in short, she’s the real deal!

—Peter Melnick, Narrative Nonfiction Writer

“Lucinda’s prowess? She is able to guide a creative person’s mind—which fires in a million divergent directions—towards a single, poignant, powerful idea… and then helps refine the idea to ensure it resonates with readers. Masterful!”

—Serena Quaglia, Nonfiction Writer

“…For the first time in years [I was reminded] of all I bring to the table. What a boost—Thank you!”

—Janine Macbeth, Fiction & Nonfiction Writer

“While it’s obvious Ms. Halpern has been a bridge carrying both novice and established writers to higher levels of success for years, what impressed me the most […] was her humble approach and personalized feedback that better clarified my novel’s genre and made my query letter more compelling to readers.”

—Pamela Mshana, Fiction Writer

“I “unlearned” several bad strategies I’d been taught in the past.”

—Aliina Hopkins, Nonfiction Writer

“Lucinda combines a positive attitude with constructive criticism to give authors inspiration and specific guidance. Her experience and advice is relevant for both new authors and those already published. I have renewed hope.”

—Heather Buchanan, Memoirist

“I left […] confident and very clear about what I need to do to give my manuscript the best chance with an agent.“

—Rowan Mangan, Fiction Writer

“Illuminating. Learned more from [Lucinda] in minutes than in months and months of feedback from elsewhere. Invaluable!”

—Annie Oswald, Fiction Writer

“Lucinda Literary’s programming for would-be authors gives us exactly what we desire: a peek behind the curtain into the labyrinth that is the publishing world and a bespoke path that will take us to the other side. My book concept and proposal have evolved immeasurably.”

—Anonymous