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Software Review: ProWritingAid

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

Beyond clear communication, grammar is something I only enjoy for the sake of laughing at cartoons. However, poor grammar can reflect badly on the writer. Investing in language editing software, such as ProWritingAid, could help you take your writing to...Read More

Developing a Fictional Character

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

Have you ever watched a person running for a bus that is pulling away? Do you watch the story unfold? What happens if the bus doesn't stop? Will the runner give up and slump, sadly watching the bus pull away?...Read More

Writing a Fiction Blurb

Posted on February 12, 2021March 12, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

You're on the hunt for a good story. A cover catches your eye and you pick up the book and turn it over, or click the link. You read the back cover blurb or the book's description. Nah, not for...Read More

Virtual Writing Workshop Takeaways

Posted on February 5, 2021March 5, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

This past weekend, I attended the Pacific Northwest Writer's Association (PNWA)'s inaugural Winter Writing Intensive. It was a three-day virtual workshop or mini-conference focused on several aspects of writing. Friday's sessions included a welcome speech, a critique group do's and...Read More

Software Review: BetaBooks

Posted on January 29, 2021October 8, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

I tried the BetaBooks software because I made three big mistakes when I sent my book, Oil and Dust, to my beta readers. Because I was so grateful they'd agreed to read for me, I asked them what formats they'd...Read More

The Juggling Writer

Posted on January 22, 2021April 9, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

Alert, alert, I'm juggling three manuscripts. This is not something I know how to do, so at some point, the balls may come crashing down. I just hope they're a little bouncy and don't shatter on impact. My Manuscripts My...Read More

Software Review: Fictionary

Posted on January 15, 2021June 6, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

One of the biggest struggles I've faced as a writer is in editing my fantasy novel, Oil and Dust. (Hey, that's the first time I've released the title into the world!) It wasn't until I tried Fictionary that I realized...Read More

Writing Goals for 2021

Posted on January 8, 2021January 7, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

Last week I talked about what writing-related things I accomplished in 2020. This week, I'd like to talk about what my goals are for 2021. Before we dive in, I should make one thing clear. I'm not naturally a goal-setting,...Read More

Goodbye to 2020

Posted on January 1, 2021December 31, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

A brand new year lies before us like a blinking cursor on an empty page. Before I dive into the next chapter, I wanted to take a moment to review my story so far. How to even start? 2020 was...Read More

Purple Prose: What is It?

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Jami Fairleigh

One of the shiny writer toys I've put away is purple prose. As a recovering (reformed?) former pantser, I don't write to describe a scene, I write with my focus on the purpose of each scene. My writing thus marches...Read More

New Short Story: “A Place of Peace”

Posted on December 6, 2020 by Jami Fairleigh

Today, Terror House Magazine published one of my short stories titled, "A Place of Peace". Now, in case the name of the literary magazine hasn't already given it away, I'll give you fair warning, the story is not peaceful. If you've...Read More

NaNoWriMo 2020: An Update

Posted on November 30, 2020November 30, 2020 by Jami Fairleigh

My first official NaNoWriMo is done and in the bag. My middle-grade fantasy story, working title An Ordinary Girl clocked in at a little over 55,000 words, and I actually finished it on the 27th. I've used the past three...Read More