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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 […]

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 […]

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, […]