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How to Join Twitter’s #WritingCommunity

Posted on February 4, 2022January 31, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

I joined Twitter in 2017 and found the #writingcommunity almost immediately. It is an amazing corner of Twitter—full of supportive, funny, and thoughtful writers. When appropriate, we cheer each other on with virtual hugs, memes, and pet pictures. Many will...Read More

Software Review: Plottr

Posted on January 28, 2022January 31, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

If, like me, you are not a natural plotter but still need to keep your writing ideas organized, Plottr may be exactly the tool you've been searching for! Before I finished the first draft of Oil and Dust, I started...Read More

MUST Writers Read?

Posted on January 21, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

I saw a post on Twitter today that rocked me. Enough that I abandoned the blog post I had nearly finished in order to process why I was shaken by the idea. Ready for it? My knee-jerk reaction was "Of...Read More

How Podcasts Can Improve Your Writing

Posted on January 14, 2022May 6, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

Each day, you have 1,440 minutes to cram in your must-do, should-do, and want-to-do activities. Podcasts are a secret weapon to get it all done, especially for those of us attempting to balance life, a full-time job, and our writing....Read More

Writing Goals for 2022

Posted on January 7, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

My writing goals for 2022 look a lot like they did last year... but that may be because 2021 was a year lived virtually. 2021 Goal Review Publish Oil and Dust COMPLETED Query my Middle-Grade novel (OOPS) Write a blog post each...Read More

Farewell 2021

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

As 2021 draws to a close, I'm wallowing in the familiar bitter sweetness which follows any ending. I'm not quite ready to move on—like when I linger on the last page of a captivating novel. If like me, you're waffling...Read More

Planning Through Uncertainty

Posted on December 24, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

As a recovering pantser (one who writes by the seat of their pants), planning is not a natural activity for me, but as 2021 gallops towards its end, I'm moving into a planning phase. Not only am I thinking about 2022,...Read More

Graphite and Turbulence Cover Reveal

Posted on December 17, 2021February 18, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

I'm so pleased to share the cover for Graphite and Turbulence, the second book in The Elemental Artist series! Graphite and Turbulence Graphite and Turbulence is the "Air" book of the series. If you'd like to purchase the preorder, the...Read More

Nurture Your Writing

Posted on December 10, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

When we forget to nurture our writing, it's easy to let life impede our goals. Make time for you and your writing to ensure you don't lose your confidence or motivation. Read One of the most enjoyable ways to improve...Read More

Why Stakes Matter in Your Story

Posted on December 3, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

If you've ever put down a novel thinking... Why should I care about this [insert: character/story/world/etc.]? ... then you were probably reading a story where the stakes weren't clear. Stakes are why we care about the story, because they establish...Read More

Great Gifts For Writers 2021

Posted on November 26, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

If you have a writer in your life, chances are you plan to get them a writing-related gift this holiday season. Here are some of my favorite things which range in price from $4.99 to $600. I own and use...Read More

How to Copy Edit Your Writing

Posted on November 19, 2021December 8, 2023 by Jami Fairleigh

After the slog of revisions and rewrites, I arrive at my favorite step in the editing process—the copy edit. Not only is it fun to tweak words, the copy edit is critical for making sure a story is clear, comprehensible,...Read More