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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

How Many Drafts Does it Take to Write a Novel?

Posted on September 10, 2021February 11, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

Right now, I'm working on the third draft of Graphite and Turbulence, the next novel in The Elemental Artist series. As I wade through the awkward wording and clunky sentences I've written, it's easy to get discouraged, forgetting the work...Read More

The GIF Illustrated Guide to the Emotional States of First Book Publication

Posted on September 3, 2021February 11, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

On Wednesday, September 1, I published my first novel, Oil and Dust. Here is a humorous (but accurate) accounting of my emotional states throughout the week. Use this guide to giggle your way into your weekend, or to better prepare...Read More

The Controversy Around Content and Trigger Warnings

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

Content warnings (also called trigger warnings) were not something I was aware of while getting Oil and Dust ready for publication. In fact, when doing the research on what belongs in the front and back matter of a book, none...Read More

Why You NEED An Author Website

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

If you've ever wondered, "Do I really need an author website?" I'm here to tell you, the answer is yes, and here's why. Build Your Audience Your website provides a platform to connect with your readers. Don't have any readers...Read More

Celebrate Your Writing Wins

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

Let's be real, writing is hard, but one way to push through a novel's saggy middle, the inevitable critical feedback, endless editing, and all other manner of creative discouragement is to celebrate your writing wins. Regardless of if your win...Read More

Pinterest for Writers

Posted on August 6, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

My first exposure to Pinterest was a friend's board while she was planning her wedding. With a quick glance, we could see the mood and tone she was striving for, and it helped us understand her vision. The process was...Read More