on Writing – Book Club Babble

Utilizing writing skills is an integral part of life, but many people don't know how to get better at it – even writers! Additionally, many writers are not inclined to watch movies because they don't think they... Read More...

Writing Your First Draft? Don’t Worry About These Three Things

Amy Wilhelm

Literary Lagniappe, on Writing, Reviews

Most first drafts suck. They just do and there’s nothing you can do about it. This may seem like a scary, depressing thing to say, but actually, it's empowering. Knowing that your first draft won’t be perfect, ... Read More...

Looking to Find Your Voice? Let the Story Lead You – guest post by Robin Clifford Wood

Amy Wilhelm

Literary Lagniappe, on Writing, Reviews

After seven years of work on the biography of a renowned author and poet from the 1920s and ‘30s, my book was stalled. What was in my way? That year, my first fall as a college writing instructor, I began the s... Read More...

How To Become A Better Writer

Amy Wilhelm

Literary Lagniappe, on Writing

Starting out as a new writer can be a daunting experience. You’re aware there are many other writers out there who are already established and wonder if you'll be able to keep up with them. Of course, you can! ... Read More...

Using Creative Project Failure To Your Advantage

Amy Wilhelm

on Writing

While any sort of creative writing failure can be very stressful, upsetting, and disheartening, the greatest thing you can do in this scenario is to flip things on their head, i.e. turn this experience into one... Read More...

How to Encourage Your Child’s Creative Writing Skills

Amy Wilhelm

Literary Lagniappe, on Writing

Handwriting is fast becoming a lost art, especially among children. All evidence shows that handwriting is on the decrease due to the use of digital devices. Blissfully, creative writing itself is not a lost... Read More...

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 pub... 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...