Lori PerkinsLori Perkins is a veteran literary agent, publisher, and author based in New York City, known for her practical "frugal writing" approach to creating and publishing books. With more than 35 years in the publishing industry, she has built a reputationfor producing smart, timely content while avoiding the bloated budgets and slow timelines of traditional publishing.As founder of the L. Perkins Agency and CEO of Riverdale Avenue Books, Perkins has championed a digital-first publishing model that empha-sizes efficiency, low overhead, and maximizing the value of every idea. Perkins is also known as an anthology specialist, having edited more than 25 collections that bring together diverse voices on timely topics-from Fifty Writers on Fifty Shades of Grey to 1984 in the 21st Century. Her collaborative approach reflects her belief that great publishing doesn't have to be expensive-it just has to be smart.In addition to her work as an agent and publisher, Perkins is the author of The Insider's Guide to Getting an Agent (Writer's Digest Books) and the frugal entertaining classic How to Throw Fabulous Parties on a Budget. She is currently working on La Vida Broka: How to Live Richly When You're Dirt Poor, co-written with Angela Torres.A former journalism instructor at New York University and a longtime contributor to industry publications, Perkins frequently shares her insights on writing, publishing, and creative efficiency.A breast cancer survivor, she also leads a free monthly online workshop, Healing Through Journaling, through the Dubin Breast Center at Mount Sinai, and hosts free Zoom journaling sessions for creative writers through Riverdale Senior Services.Through her work as an author, teacher, and publisher, Lori Perkins continues to champion the idea that creativity thrives not on lavish budgets, but on resourcefulness, collaboration, and imagination.Visit her website at LoriPerkins.net Read More Read Less