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Literary Lagniappe

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

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 pub... 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 a culturally fatigued hostage. We sometimes get ti... 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, ... 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. Sometimes, they’re all promise with very little ... 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... 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...

Pandora, author of the Pilgrim Saga talks about Speculative Fiction and her Chronicles

Maribel Garcia
Guest Writer, Literary Lagniappe
I am a writer of speculative fiction, my favorite genre to read and write and I’m not alone!  If you’re unfamiliar with the genre, think of TV programs like Bewitched, or books like The Time Machine by HG Wells or Jules Verne’s, Around The World In Eighty Days... Read More...

Coming in SEPTEMBER: Demystifying Diversity Podcast by author/journalist Daralyse Lyons and AnnMarie Jones

Maribel Garcia
Equity and Inclusion, Literary Lagniappe, podcasts
What if you had the opportunity to hear compelling firsthand accounts about the often life-or-death stakes of unchecked biases and bigotry? Would you listen? Biracial journalist Daralyse Lyons has interviewe... Read More...
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