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In Literary Lagniappe we share extra tidbits about our experiences as writers and other sundry musings.

You’ve Written A Book! What Next?

Amy Wilhelm
Literary Lagniappe, on Writing
Writing is something we’re all capable of doing, but there are few people who can pull it off well; after all, putting a whole book together takes effort and commitment, and some people just don’t make it to th... Read More...

Five Ways Bloggers Can Stay In Touch With Their Readers

Amy Wilhelm
Blogging Tips, Literary Lagniappe, on Writing, Writing during the Covid-19 Crisis
During the pandemic, most businesses have been heavily hit by the lockdown. The blogging industry has also suffered a big hit, but not in the way you would expect. There are millions of blogs, with hundreds of ... Read More...

Giving Your Writing The Professional Edge

Amy Wilhelm
Literary Lagniappe, on Writing
It's a big step when you’re making the transition from writing as a hobby, for yourself or a small audience, to writing for profit. Whether you’re monetizing a blog, getting into content writing, or seeking publication, then it's beneficial to give your writin... Read More...

How One Writer Learned to be Productive During the Pandemic.

Maribel Garcia
Literary Lagniappe
This week's contributing guest writer is Claire Pandora Gearty, who is in the middle of writing the third book in the series, Pilgrim and the Fall of Kings. : You might quite naturally jump to the co... Read More...

Three Worthy Literary Adaptations to Stream

Amy Wilhelm
Literary Lagniappe, Should I Watch?
If you're like many, your streaming services are a lifeline to surviving 2020. Let's face it, probably 2021 too. Even so, there are times that lifeline feels more like a rope tying you to your sofa, making you ... Read More...

How to Get More Writing Done in Less Time

Amy Wilhelm
Literary Lagniappe, on Writing, Writing during the Covid-19 Crisis
Unless you’re a full-time writer, one of the most challenging aspects of writing is finding the time to do it.  There are many things we can do to be more efficient with our time, but at the end of the day, it all adds up to making it a priority to put asid... Read More...

Four Ways to Have a Career in Writing

Amy Wilhelm
Literary Lagniappe, on Writing, Writing during the Covid-19 Crisis
Whatever path you take to realize your dream, a career in writing can be both exciting and creatively fulfilling. While the journey is an individual one, here are some great places anyone can begin. Start A Bl... Read More...

Can an Adaptation Ever Match the Original Book?

Amy Wilhelm
Literary Lagniappe, Should I Watch?
For better or for worse, avid readers have become used to their favorite books being handed over to Hollywood for adaptation. Sometimes, the movies perform as well at the box office as they did in the bookstore... Read More...

Windows or Mac? What’s Best For Writers?

Amy Wilhelm
Literary Lagniappe, on Writing, Technology
Digital technology has become a ubiquitous presence in our lives. There was a time when comparatively few of us used computers, and even then we only used them sparingly and in a professional capacity. With the dawn of the millennium and our increased reliance... Read More...

What To Do When You’re Burned Out With Cinematic Universes

Amy Wilhelm
Literary Lagniappe, Should I Watch?
It feels as if we’ve seen nothing but comic book movies for the last decade, and many might consider that it’s been even longer when you think of the likes of the Nolan Batman films and the Raimi Spiderman tril... Read More...
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