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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

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

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