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5 Reasons to Journal About Your Writing

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

A journal is a terrific instrument for self-reflection and awareness, but did you know it's also a helpful writing tool? By documenting your thoughts and feelings about your writing, you can strengthen your resilience and make important connections between who...Read More

Hopeful Post-Apocalyptic Reads

Posted on June 10, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

One reason I set the Elemental Artist series in a post-apocalyptic world is because reading about people thriving after a cataclysmic event fills me with hope. I love the notion of people relearning how to relate to each other. Of building...Read More

25 Reasons to Write

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

Let's face it, if you've ever had a flicker of desire to write a novel, you know writing is hard. It's overwhelming to get started, or to finish, or both. It can get expensive if you decide you need help....Read More

Book Review: The Heroine’s Journey by Gail Carriger

Posted on May 27, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

I'm a sucker for writing craft books, and I've accumulated a number over the years. But when asked for a list of my most recommended books, The Heroine's Journey by Gail Carriger is always in my top five. The Hero's...Read More

How to Write a Book Review

Posted on May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

While book reviews are one of the best ways to support your favorite authors, many readers are reluctant to leave a review, even when they enjoyed the story. There are four main reasons I've seen why readers don't leave a...Read More

When Your Hosting Service Goes Down…

Posted on May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

You take the day off! Bluehost has been intermittently down since yesterday. After several hours trying to get my post written, I'm giving myself a mulligan for the week. Talk soon, Jami PS: Thank you, Bluehost? Header Photo by Caleb...Read More

CliftonStrengths for Writers

Posted on May 6, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

After hearing about CliftonStrengths (and Becca Syme's Strengths for Writers program) on several writing podcasts, I checked out the course via Syme's Better-Faster Academy to learn more about them. The person born with a talent they are meant to use...Read More

Finding Balance with Multiple Writing Projects

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

In the past, I've struggled to balance multiple writing projects, so when I recently attempted working on two books simultaneously, I wasn't sure it would mesh for me. But instead of creative burnout, I found I'd developed a way to...Read More

The Eco Friendly Writer

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

In celebration of Earth Day, today I wanted to share things you can do to be a more eco friendly writer. Here in the Pacific Northwest, the natural splendor and environmentally friendly ethos makes it easy to be an eco...Read More

Secrets from the #5AMWritersClub

Posted on April 15, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

For years, I've seen tweets with the hashtag #5AMWritersClub from the Twitter Writing Community. As an early riser, I loved the idea and even got up several times to "join". The habit didn't stick, but I continued to admire the...Read More

Growing Your Book Sales

Posted on April 1, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

Since Graphite and Turbulence has officially been out for a month now, I thought I'd share how the release affected my book sales. Drumroll please... March has been my best sales month so far. As in, the sales this month...Read More

Health for Writers

Posted on March 25, 2022March 25, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

Since I'm deep into the drafting process, I thought I'd take a moment to acknowledge health, and how writing can affect it. Sleep issues, weight gain, declining mental health, stress, burnout, anxiety, pain. These are topics I frequently see discussed...Read More