

How to Land Book Deals with Traditional Publishers with Lucinda Halpern
Jan 21, 2025
Lucinda Halpern is a highly successful literary agent known for landing major book deals for bestselling authors and is now an author herself with "Get Signed." She shares invaluable tips on capturing the interest of literary agents, including the importance of a strong book idea and author platform. Lucinda identifies four writer categories that attract agents and reveals how originality and market awareness play crucial roles in book writing. Additionally, she discusses setting realistic expectations around advances and the dynamics of the traditional publishing landscape.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Navigating Traditional Book Deals
02:17 • 10min
Understanding the Types of Writers for Book Deals
12:39 • 2min
Originality and Market Awareness in Book Writing
14:31 • 2min
Navigating Traditional Publishing Dynamics
16:51 • 14min
Navigating Traditional Publishing and Earning a Book Deal
31:01 • 2min