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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

Picking Up A Story Thread

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

Once upon a time (two years ago), I wrote the first half of the second book in my series. When I received edits on the first book, I put down the story thread for the half-finished book two and put...Read More

Should You Write What You Know?

Posted on March 5, 2021July 1, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

The adage of "Write What You Know" is something all fiction writers are told at some point. But... should you? Writers seem split on this advice. Here's an article which provides pro and con quotes from 31 famous novelists from...Read More

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