Lucinda Halpern is the founder of Lucinda Literary, a New York-based literary agency with more than 20 years in publishing. She has secured numerous deals with Big Five publishers, representing nonfiction authors from emerging writers to established business experts. Halpern is the author of Get Signed, recognized as a definitive guide for aspiring authors pursuing literary representation. She specializes in book marketing strategy, partnering closely with authors to position their work for long-term commercial success. Her expertise bridges the literary and business worlds, giving her a distinctive lens on what makes a book both publishable and enduring.