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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

November’s Saggy Middle

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

All right, scribblers, we're nearly at the middle of the month (aka the saggy middle), and it's time to take a hard look at where we are. If you're already at—or past—your mid-month goal of 25,000 words, keep typing! If,...Read More

A NaNoWriMo 2021 Pep Talk

Posted on November 5, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

In honor of NaNoWriMo 2021, this week's blog post is short and sweet, 'cause like all of you, I need to save my words for my NaNo project! It's NaNoWriMo 2021 Time, So Get Writing, If you are spinning because...Read More

Software Review: Marlowe

Posted on October 29, 2021February 11, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

We all use artificial intelligence (AI) in our everyday lives. Don't believe me? Use the fingerprint scan or facial recognition to open your phone. Go ahead, I'll wait. Now look at your apps. Have a ride share option? How about...Read More

How to Support Your Favorite Authors

Posted on October 22, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

We readers love books and the authors that write them. Because the process of writing and revising a novel is difficult, reader support and encouragement means so much. Here are ten ways you can support your favorite authors and encourage...Read More

The Many Puzzles of Writing

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

Imagine this. You love puzzles, and have started to assemble a jigsaw, but just as you're building steam and pieces of the overall picture are emerging from the jumble of pieces, you open a second puzzle and dump those pieces...Read More

Should You Pay for a Beta Reader?

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

Despite my entire beta team agreeing to continue onto book 2 in my Elemental Artist series, I wanted feedback from a new, additional beta reader before moving this book forward. I thought about sending out a general inquiry to my...Read More

It’s Preptober! 5 Steps to Preparing Yourself for a Successful NaNoWriMo

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

If, like me, you woke up this morning with a thrill zipping down your spine, welcome to Preptober! The shorter days and cooler nights mean fuzzy sweaters, hot drinks, and more guilt-free indoor time, which for many of us, means...Read More

PNWA 2021 Conference Recap

Posted on September 24, 2021September 24, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

Ah, the Pacific Northwest, home of orcas, exceptional music, mushrooms, and the Pacific Northwest Writers Association (PNWA). Even in the shadow of the 'Zon, coffee shops and independent bookstores thrive in the Seattle area. Our soggy season of mist and...Read More

10 Ways to Find Ideas for Your Next Story

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

If you're new to writing, you may wonder how to find writing ideas and inspirations for your stories. The good news is there's no bad way into a story! Here are ten ways I have generated story ideas. 1. Write...Read More