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Market Research for Writers

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

You're a writer, not a business analyst. You don't need market research. Right? [caption id="attachment_2511" align="alignright" width="313"] Photo by Stefan Steinbauer on Unsplash[/caption] Your heart races as you meld into the shadows and wait for the guard to pass. His...Read More

How to Pick the Trim Size For Your Book

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

"So... what's your favorite trim size?" Book trim size isn't something you ever need to worry about... until you decide to independently publish a print version of your book. Oh yeah. Another whole set of decisions to add to your...Read More

10 Reasons You Should Finish Your Book

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

My debut novel is rounding the last bend toward completion, and I am committed to finishing my book. I am also overwhelmed, terrified, exhausted, and constantly second-guessing my decisions. And guess what? This is normal. Here are 10 reasons I...Read More

Productive Procrastination

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

For weeks, I've been dealing with productive procrastination. As a long-time practitioner of procrastination, I'm well aware I should remove distractions, silence my phone, focus on my big picture goals, acknowledge fear and resistance, and break my tasks into manageable...Read More

Book Cover Decisions

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

This week, I'm wrestling with the many, many, many decisions to grapple with regarding book covers. There's a lot to uncover, so let's get started. (Too much?) Book: "Hey. Hey you." Reader: "Me?" Book: "Yeah. Come over here and check...Read More

Writing Through Rejection

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

You hit submit and sit back, taking a shaky breath. Your story, born in your imagination and crafted by your heart, is in the world and rejection is impossible. The response comes back and your heart plummets. The downward spiral...Read More

Four Tips to Win Camp NaNoWriMo 2021

Posted on April 16, 2021April 16, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

[caption id="attachment_2304" align="alignright" width="300"] My Actual Progress Chart[/caption] I blinked, and half the month disappeared. Remember that Camp NaNoWriMo 2021 challenge I gave myself? Yeah, me too. Are you behind? Yeah, me too. This week, I'm throwing down two pieces...Read More

Why I Purchased ISBNs

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

Heart pounding, I evaluate the four ISBN options. 1 ISBNs for $125 10 ISBNs for $295 (Best Seller!) 100 ISBNs for $575 1,000 ISBNs for $1,500 Swallowing, my mouse hovers over the Add to Cart button...for 100 ISBNs. The mouse...Read More

10 Tips For Finishing Your Project

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

Starting a project is so exciting and finishing your project can be so hard. You're not alone; this happens to all of us. You bolt upright in bed, eyes blazing, a story idea crystalizing in your mind. The itch to...Read More

My Roots of Shame and Anxiety

Posted on March 26, 2021March 28, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

I'd intended this week to talk about Intersectionality and #ownvoices, but the recent media attention on the rise in violence against Asian and Pacific Islanders (APIs) has sent me spinning. Although I'm white-passing, I am half Japanese. Over this past...Read More

Software Review: ScoreIt

Posted on March 19, 2021March 28, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

Happy Friday! The topic for today is how the ScoreIt software could help you market your book. Imagine this: The headline blares, "If you liked this story, you'll love book XXXX by author YYYY!" "I did like that story and...Read More

The Gift of a Writing Retreat

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

Picture this, a dwelling in a setting that sooths and inspires you. You have four days with no plans, no demands. There are no dogs to walk, no children to feed, no chores to do. You have a story idea...Read More