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A Plea for More Cozy Fantasy

Posted on January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 by Jami Fairleigh

If you've been looking for a new comfort read, try a cozy fantasy. What is Cozy Fantasy? These fantasy books provide feel-good reads. They are light-hearted, warm, and uplifting. They offer a reader an immersive experience into a kinder, gentler...Read More

Software Review: Duotrope

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Jami Fairleigh

If you have unpublished short fiction, non fiction, or poetry, Duotrope is a great tool to help you find a publisher for it. What is Duotrope? Duotrope is a web-based subscription service that provides a global database of current publishers...Read More

Why Short-Form Fiction is Great for Writers

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Jami Fairleigh

Short-form fiction is perfect for today's digital consumer. Not only do short works require less of a time investment, they are concise, fast-paced, and many times incorporate a fun twist. These stories are often meant to be read in one...Read More

Writing Goals for 2023

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Jami Fairleigh

I'm filled with optimism at the start of each year, and 2023 is no different. 2022 Goal Review While I'm happy with what I achieved in 2022, I didn't accomplish all my goals. Here's a look. Independently publish Graphite and...Read More

2022 in Review

Posted on December 30, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

As the Earth races around the sun to complete its annual orbit, it's time to bid farewell to 2022. This year, I focused on networking and improving my understanding of how to run an author business. And while I'm much...Read More

My Favorite Reads of 2022

Posted on December 23, 2022September 8, 2023 by Jami Fairleigh

This year has been filled with great books, so I thought I'd share my favorite reads of 2022 with you. But before I get into my top reads of 2022, check out this gorgeous spread. I've organized the covers in...Read More

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Buy Direct to Support Indie Authors

Posted on December 16, 2022December 16, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

When you buy direct from indie authors, you're putting money straight back into their writing. Unlike traditionally published authors, everything we indies do, we pay for up front. Editing, packaging, marketing... we self-fund the entire cost of publishing before the...Read More

10 Tips To Blast Past Your Blank Page

Posted on December 9, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

The blank page can be one of the most intimidating things a writer faces. If you have a drawerful of pristine notebooks, you know exactly what I mean. But why? Yes, the blank page can mean limitless possibilities, success, and...Read More

Thoughts from 20Books Vegas 2022

Posted on December 2, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

Last month, I flew to Las Vegas to attend 20Books Vegas 2022. The event is the largest indie author conference, inviting people from all over the world to learn, collaborate, and network. The event is enormous; 1,800 authors attended in...Read More

Gifts for Writers in 2022

Posted on November 25, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

If you have a writer on your shopping list, here are suggestions for gifts for writers in 2022. I use and recommend each of these items, with one exception. For more suggestions, check out the gifts for writers in 2021....Read More

Revive Your Flagging NaNo Project

Posted on November 18, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

NaNo writers, this is your mid-month wellness check. How are your projects going? If you're rocking NaNo 2022, keep typing! You probably won't see this article until December, anyway. But if your schedule has slipped and your word-count graph is...Read More

The Indie Author Project

Posted on November 11, 2022March 30, 2023 by Jami Fairleigh

When I submitted Oil and Dust to the Indie Author Project, I hoped it would bring librarian attention to my books. I never expected to win the Washington Author Project regional contest. What Is the Indie Author Project? The mission...Read More