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Buy Direct to Support Indie Authors

Posted on December 16, 2022December 16, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

When you buy direct from indie authors, you're putting money straight back into their writing. Unlike traditionally published authors, everything we indies do, we pay for up front. Editing, packaging, marketing... we self-fund the entire cost of publishing before the...Read More

10 Tips To Blast Past Your Blank Page

Posted on December 9, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

The blank page can be one of the most intimidating things a writer faces. If you have a drawerful of pristine notebooks, you know exactly what I mean. But why? Yes, the blank page can mean limitless possibilities, success, and...Read More

Thoughts from 20Books Vegas 2022

Posted on December 2, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

Last month, I flew to Las Vegas to attend 20Books Vegas 2022. The event is the largest indie author conference, inviting people from all over the world to learn, collaborate, and network. The event is enormous; 1,800 authors attended in...Read More

The Elemental Artist Series

Posted on November 28, 2022November 28, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

Gifts for Writers in 2022

Posted on November 25, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

If you have a writer on your shopping list, here are suggestions for gifts for writers in 2022. I use and recommend each of these items, with one exception. For more suggestions, check out the gifts for writers in 2021....Read More

Revive Your Flagging NaNo Project

Posted on November 18, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

NaNo writers, this is your mid-month wellness check. How are your projects going? If you're rocking NaNo 2022, keep typing! You probably won't see this article until December, anyway. But if your schedule has slipped and your word-count graph is...Read More

The Indie Author Project

Posted on November 11, 2022March 30, 2023 by Jami Fairleigh

When I submitted Oil and Dust to the Indie Author Project, I hoped it would bring librarian attention to my books. I never expected to win the Washington Author Project regional contest. What Is the Indie Author Project? The mission...Read More

When Between Writing Projects

Posted on November 4, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

Right now, I'm between writing projects. My editor has Charcoal and Smoke, and while I could continue drafting Ink and Waves, I don't enjoy juggling multiple projects. If, like me, you're between writing projects, here are ten productive writing-related activities...Read More

Character Goals and Motivations

Posted on October 28, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

In our last week of prepping for NaNoWriMo, it's time to ponder your character's goals and motivations. For previous "Preptober" articles, check out How to develop Your Story Idea, Develop Your Characters, and 50 Questions to Build Your Fictional World....Read More

50 Questions to Build Your Fictional World

Posted on October 21, 2022October 28, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

All writers world build. Although sometimes attributed to science fiction and fantasy writers, anyone who creates a fictional community or describes an imaginary setting is world building. The goal when world building is to create an authentic setting that can...Read More

Develop Your Characters

Posted on October 14, 2022October 28, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

Stories are about characters. Who they are, what they did, and why they did it drives your story forward and keeps your readers hooked until the end. Even if you're writing plot-driven tales, your readers should care about, or at...Read More

How to Develop Your Story Idea

Posted on October 7, 2022October 28, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

It's October, and if you're considering joining in the NaNoWriMo fun this year, it's time to develop your story idea! Assuming you're not already brimming with ideas, here are ten ways to generate them. But once you do land on...Read More