Crack the Code of Book Publishing with the Support of Actual Literary Agents

The Lucinda Literary Academy for Writers is an exclusive one-stop destination where writers and experts who are currently developing book ideas, proposals, or manuscripts can find expert support and guidance. In our array of programs, writers of all experience levels will:

-Receive guidance from literary agents and other industry insiders

-Identify the right track, timeline, and keep accountable to their goals

-Learn the right ways to build a platform

-Pitch and present their work with confidence

-Discover the right publishing path to take (self, hybrid, or traditional)

-Get proven tactics for marketing and launching a successful book of any kind

Our Academy offers a virtual workshops, live consultations with agents, and a suite of online courses writers can take independently, whenever and wherever they are. Writers will leave with a greater understanding of the publishing process and the right path to choose, a solid pitch, a steady grasp of book marketing, industry contacts, and a timeless book.

Explore our Available Programs

Accelerate Your Path to Publishing Success

Ideal for writers who want to increase their chances, accelerate their process, and invest in their book’s success.

The Book Publishing Accelerator Program

Classes begin in October!

It’s time to turn your publishing dream into reality with a step-by-step guide led by a seasoned literary agent.

The Book Publishing Accelerator Program is a series of eight 75-minute weekly virtual coaching classes, led by an expert publishing instructor. Each class contains:

  • Eight 75-minute weekly virtual coaching sessions
  • Guided lessons & teaching from a seasoned literary agent
  • Interactive Q&A where you’ll receive industry knowledge you can’t get elsewhere

Our program was designed for both fiction and nonfiction writers, at any stage of the publishing process. You do not need to have a single word written to complete this class.

Discover your publishing path and take the next step toward publishing success!

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Private Consultations

Get one-to-one Guidance from a Literary Agent

Meet privately with a literary agent via Zoom to discuss your publishing goals, get expert feedback, and refine your approach.

  • Ideal for writers of all genres and stages
  • Tailored strategies to navigate traditional, hybrid, or self-publishing

Book a session now and receive an industry expert’s strategies, insights, and solutions to your approach. These appointments are held via Zoom at anytime convenient to your schedule.


Book Marketing Private Consultations

Work One-on-One with Lucinda Halpern

Refine your book marketing strategy with a personalized consultation to assist you in evaluating your current marketing efforts, and provide actionable advice tailored to your needs. Get expert insights to enhance your platform, increase visibility, and boost book sales.

  • Perfect for authors looking to build their brand and maximize book exposure

Online Courses

On-Demand Training for Writers

Explore a full suite of online trainings on a variety of publishing topics. From book marketing, to fiction writing, to building book proposals, and more! All our courses can be viewed anywhere at anytime, with lifetime access to the videos, resources, and downloadable takeaways within each course.

  • Ideal for writers of all genres at any stage of the process.
  • Lifetime access to videos, resources, and downloadable materials.
  • Learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere.

Books

Get Signed - The Fastest Way to a Book Deal

Discover Lucinda Halpern's proven 6-step method that shows you how to create a winning concept, craft an irresistible pitch, and land your dream book deal.

  • Available at all major retailers and in print, e-book, and audio book formats.

Live Events

Exclusive Workshops & Webinars

The Lucinda Literary Academy hosts live events, workshops, webinars, and more throughout the year for real-time insights, interactive Q&As, and deep dives into publishing success strategies.

  • Ideal for writers of all genres and stages

Lucinda often does surprise Q&A's, stay updated by subscribing to Lucinda Literary's Monthly Newsletter by clicking here

Meet Lucinda.

Lucinda Halpern is a literary agent and the founder of Lucinda Literary, based in New York. She has worked with all major publishers, including Penguin Random House, Simon & Schuster, Macmillan, Hachette, and Scholastic, and currently represents New York Times and internationally best-selling authors in the categories of business, personal growth, popular science, narrative nonfiction, memoir and fiction.

Her classes and coaching programs have been taught to hundreds of writers worldwide, and became the inspiration for her new book Get Signed: Find an Agent, Land a Book Deal, and Become a Published Author (Penguin Random House). Learn more at lucindaliterary.com or download Lucinda’s free author training. Follow Lucinda Halpern on Instagram and Twitter.

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The Lucinda Literary Academy provides exclusive educational services that are part of Lucinda Literary's Educational Division. These services are designed to provide writers of any genre industry insights, best practices, and expert guidance to help strengthen their book projects. Participating in our programs does not guarantee an offer of representation or a later publishing deal, as our educational division is separate from our agency.

If you are looking to query Lucinda Literary's agents with your book, please submit your query through the Lucinda Literary website.