It’s time to learn the step-by-step process from an actual decision-maker to making your long-held dream of publishing a book come true.
Fall Enrollment: Sold Out.
Winter Enrollment: Now Open!
The 6-Week Book Accelerator Program comprises of series of six 75-minute weekly virtual classes held via Zoom. The program is open to fiction and nonfiction writers at any stage of the process
The 6-Week Book Accelerator™ was designed by Lucinda Halpern, the author of Get Signed: Find an Agent, Land a Book Deal, and Become a Published Author, and the President and Founder of Lucinda Literary, a New York City based agency. This exclusive program is intended to educate writers about what it takes to get published and give writers the confidence, clarity, and community they need to succeed in today's market.
In a series of six 75-minute weekly virtual classes led by a publishing professional from the Lucinda Literary Academy, a small room of writers will meet every week to receive:
The Book Accelerator Program was designed for both fiction and nonfiction writers, at any stage of the publishing process. Beginners are welcome! But even those who have published before will benefit as well.
Join 6 weekly sessions with other aspiring authors
Implement your learnings, plus get an expert's assessment of your progress
Uncover your publishing path and step forth onto new ground of publishing success
We will help you stay on track with weekly assignments & resources, plus two bonus office hour sessions, to complement what you are learning during the classes.
In just 6 sessions, you will gain the confidence, resources, network, and support needed to elevate your book idea and market yourself to readers, agents, or publishers.
Registration is Open for the Fall 2024 Season
Our Accelerator Program is offered through October and November.
Once you register, you will be placed in the cohort best suited to your schedule, genre, and stage in the process. Our first cohort kicks off October 3rd.
Space will fill quickly. Limited seats available.
Can't make the sessions? No problem!
All writers receive a video replay of every session, so that you never have to worry about falling behind schedule.
Two additional meeting times on top of the six weekly classes to get any follow up questions answered on your personal project, (plus the video replay of these meetings, provided to all writers whether you attend or miss the meeting!)
Watch 18+ interviews with bestselling authors, Big 5 editors, ghostwriters, and PR consultants
Including connections to book collaborators, publicists, designers, and more!
Enroll in the Book Accelerator Program and make real progress in your publishing journey right away!
Pricing is due to increase in the near furture.
After beginning her career as an editor in academic publishing and briefly serving as a children’s librarian, Kelly joined Lucinda Literary to begin building a list in adult practical nonfiction, specifically in the categories of health and wellness, spirituality, and popular science. She selectively takes on children’s and gift books/decks in the same areas.
A certified yoga teacher, Kelly is drawn to representing authors who seek to educate and empower those curious about what it means to live in alignment with their values. She is looking for PhDs and journalists who want to share their research with a general audience, as well as established thought leaders and influencers seeking a new medium through which to connect with their existing audiences.
Kelly holds a master’s degree in publishing from Drexel University and splits her time between Philadelphia and Seattle.
Roseanne Wells joined Lucinda Literary Agency in 2022. Previously with The Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency since 2012 and the Marianne Strong Literary Agency before that, she has also worked as a proofreader and a special sales/editorial assistant. She taught at Gotham Writers Workshop for over 8 years and has presented and paneled at many writing events including Writer's Digest and SCBWI conferences. After graduating from Sarah Lawrence College with degrees in literature and dance, Roseanne discovered her passion for book publishing during her internship at W. W. Norton. She is a former volunteer for Housing Works Bookstore Cafe in Soho, NYC.
Liz Morrow is an author, ghostwriter, collaborator, and thought partner for entrepreneurs, leaders, industry experts, and high-net-worth individuals. She has been writing professionally for over ten years, sold book proposals for multiple six figures, and published with “Big 5” publishers. At the start of her career, she worked with author and entrepreneur Jeff Goins, helping him build and develop his boutique agency.
Some of her notable clients and collaborations include Stu McLaren, Natalie Ellis, Lucinda Halpern, Casey and Meygan Caston, Dr. Lisa Koche, Grant Baldwin, Pat Flynn, and Sarah Williams. She’s written books for Penguin Random House, Hay House, HarperOne, HarperCollins Leadership, Bloomsbury, and Baker Books.
Liz is the author of Hungry Authors: The Indispensable Guide to Planning, Writing, and Publishing a Nonfiction Book (Bloomsbury) and hosts the weekly writing podcast, Hungry Authors, with her business partner and friend, Ariel Curry. Her specialty is nonfiction, specifically personal and professional growth and development books.
She is especially skilled at helping subject matter experts and those with an interesting story, identify their goals, clarify their message, and write a book that connects with the audience it's meant to. Her favorite projects are those that expand her knowledge and introduce her to inspiring authors.
Craig brings over two decades of experience as an in-house editor at Penguin Random House, publishing bestselling and award-winning nonfiction, with a history of developing successful marketing and publicity strategies. He has particular interest in the areas of investigative nonfiction and true crime; psychology, health and popular science; economics, business and big idea nonfiction.
In particular, journalists, academics and other specialists looking to package their extensive knowledge base, research and experience for a popular readership will be able to refine their pitches and projects with the advice, insight and guidance Craig provides.
With Lucinda Literary, he is developing a select list of thought leaders and innovators who bring unique and challenging perspectives to the world of books.
JillEllyn Riley is a #1 New York Times bestselling writer and editor, with extensive experience in crafting and telling stories. It all comes down to voice — listening, honing, and developing the author’s authentic one. JillEllyn specializes in mission-driven nonfiction collaborations, particularly memoir; narrative nonfiction; women’s issues; cultural & social history; progressive politics; and social & popular psychology, as well as young adult & middle grade. Amy Cuddy, Julianna Barbassa, Judith Newman, artist Sue Coe, and ALS activist Brian Wallach are among her authors. As a ghostwriter and developmental editor, her projects have garnered six-figure advances and sold to major publishers.
With over fifteen years of experience in corporate and agency publishing, Lucinda serves both sides of the literary and business worlds.
Lucinda began her publishing career in the Publicity Division of HarperCollins, where she assisted on the campaigns of Stephen Dubner and Steven Levitt (Freakonomics) among other New York Times bestselling authors. She then went on to work in Scholastic’s Marketing Partnerships Division, where she helped to develop and sell custom publishing programs to a variety of Fortune 500 companies and global nonprofits. She began her literary representation career at Fletcher & Company, where she also acted as a marketing consultant to Gretchen Rubin, among others.
Today, she represents authors writing in the categories of business, health, lifestyle, popular science, narrative nonfiction, memoir, and upmarket fiction, including New York Times bestselling author Susan Peirce Thompson (Bright Line Eating), Jake Wood (Once a Warrior), Cait Flanders (The Year of Less), Chris Bailey (The Productivity Project; Hyperfocus), Paul Jarvis (Company of One), and the new work of New York Times bestselling author of The Nanny Diaries, Nicola Kraus.
Today, Lucinda enjoys teaching writers of all stages to improve their query packages and find their big idea. She is the author of Get Signed: Find An Agent, Land a Book Deal, and Become a Published Author, published with Hay House in February of 2024.
"Thanks for your guidance and expertise in our respective journeys! It has been a powerful experience so far. The group’s diverse dynamic combined with a shared desire to get our message out there is shaping me and my work. I’m very grateful for the opportunity."
—Gretel Patch, Memoirist
"I filled up my notebook with enough ideas and information to put together a bang-up book proposal for my memoir."
—Frank Hyman, author of How to Forage Mushrooms Without Dying: An Absolute Beginner’s Guide.
"One thing I have learned from taking a six-week course with the Lucinda Literary Agency, building a network of writer friends, is outstanding. Writing doesn’t need to be a solitary activity. Collaborating, supporting, helping is far better than going it alone.”
—Dave Davison, Novelist
"There's something about your agency--you and your team--that feels different and genuine and kind. I feel a sense of caring among all of you that filters down to your authors, in the way you write about them in your book and in the way you speak about them on Zoom"
—Tess Enterline, Narrative Nonfiction
"I felt electrified leaving the last session of Accelerators. It brought back my joy in writing. I’m so grateful.”
—Elaine, Children's
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More Praise for Lucinda Literary Academy Events
"Having already written a book, I was trying to understand the ins and outs of the publishing world and get some guidance with regards to my next steps. Lucinda gave me all the clarity I needed. She answered any questions I could dream up, grounded me, inspired me, and set me straight on my road to getting signed."
—Troy Hadeed, Author of My Name is Love
"As an emerging writer who is still in the early phases of my career, I recommend Lucinda Literary's [program] to help take the mystery out of getting an agent's attention and maximizing your chances for success.
—Kristy Jackson, Author of Mortified
"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, Business
"I left confident and very clear about what I need to do to give my manuscript the best chance with an agent."
—Rowan Mangan, Novelist
"The clear guidance to find my writing community led me to Lucinda and this group... It's a vulnerability I've never known and I WANT MORE. From the first session, it's been so easy to share things that I've only shared with those closest to me. I believe it's the freedom that's necessary in the transformation of my little story into a big idea. [The expert had] ignited breakthrough after breakthrough and I have nothing but gratitude."
—Colleen Ryan-Hensley, Self-Help
"Lucinda Halpern is a true inspiration. She knows so much about the publishing industry. In addition, she is very kind to writers with all our questions and concerns and does her best to address both. Lucinda is a delightful person and a powerful resource!"
—Michie Shaw, Fiction Author
"Thanks so much for the hour you spent answering so many questions relevant to what you know best and we aspiring writers want to know. Your kind, friendly tones and presentation, by the way, were the icing"
—Alva Moore, Historical Fiction Author
"This was a gift to me and now I've got to get my ass to work"
—Sierra Ryals, Memoirist
"As an author desiring to work with a literary agent and bigger publishing house, Lucinda gave me a dose of encouragement with a side of honesty and tough love. I walked away with introspection and inspiration. You don't know what you don't know. Lucinda shared what I needed to know. I now feel I have what I need to position myself for what's to come.
—Charlotte Avery, Memoirist
Our Book Accelerator was designed for writers of all genres at any stage of the publishing process. Whether you write in the nonfiction, memoir, or any fiction genre, you'll get the guidance needed to make great strides for your book.
It doesn't matter if you have or have not yet written your manuscript or book proposal, or whether you have or have not queried agents. Writers who are just beginning will benefit greatly from this experience! And if you've published before, this program will also be of value to you, providing real-time industry insights from the experts that you should now about publishing a book in today's market.
The program takes place live over virtual Zoom meeting links. Over the course of 6 virtual live classes, plus an additional two virtual office hours sessions, with expert NYC literary agent and other attending writers to review the class lesson for each session as well as have a discussion portion to work collaboratively on your questions and materials. All Accelerators will receive the recorded replay of every session, whether they have or have not attended.
We understand that you have to miss a class or two! Video replays will be available to you following each session, and you will be able to submit any questions you'd like to get addressed during the session in advance! Plus, we'll help you keep on track by providing weekly assignments and resources from every session. You will have all the tools you need in hand, even if you can't attend a class live. If you begin the program and are no longer able to attend the sessions, we will work with you—don't worry!
There are 6 classes per program unit. Each class is 75 minutes long. These classes take place weekly over the course of 6 weeks. Plus, we offer different days and times to meet your schedule!
Our Accelerator Program has a number of cohort sessions that are scheduled throughout the season. This means that there are several individual cohorts, each led by a single publishing expert, that take place on a certain day at a weekly occurrence over 6 weeks.
Here is an example schedule of how our cohorts run:
Cohort sessions typically take place at either 11am, 1pm, 2pm or 4pm Eastern (though times may vary depending on the instructor's schedule and curriculum's season). If you would like more information on when our cohorts take place, please send a message to support@lucindaliterary.com.
Yes! Our program is hosted on a rotating schedule. If you would like more information on when our cohorts take place, please send a message to support@lucindaliterary.com.
If you are interested in meeting with a literary agent right away in a private consultation, visit our Private Consultations page.
Yes! Our program is hosted on a rotating schedule. This program is offered throughout the year, so there are a number of enrollment periods each season to join the Book Accelerator
During our current early enrollment period, this program costs $1,482 USD. We offer the following payment plans:
Two payments of $641 USD—totaling $1,282 USD (offers a $2oo discount off the full program!). Your initial 50% deposit of $641 USD guarantees your enrollment in the program. You will be automatically billed the remaining payment midway through the program (just prior to Class #4). Once each payment is made, the completed deposit is non-refundable.
Six payments of $247 USD—totaling $1,482 USD. Your initial deposit of $247 USD guarantees your enrollment in the program. You will be automatically billed weekly installments of $247 prior to each class session. Once each payment is made, the completed deposit is non-refundable.
For questions regarding payment plans or refunds, please contact our team at support@lucindaliterary.com.
Have more questions? Contact our team at support@lucindaliterary.com
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