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Two Drafts in the Bag

Posted on February 21, 2018February 21, 2018 by Jami Fairleigh

The second draft is done. Bam! I toss my head and smile modestly. “Why yes, I have finished two drafts of my novel, thanks for asking.” And you know what? It was torture. I procrastinated again and oh yeah, again....Read More

Destination, Charlotte

Posted on February 3, 2018February 17, 2018 by Jami Fairleigh

I had the opportunity to travel to Charlotte, North Carolina and I jumped on it. With both feet. Besides, what’s more writerish than working bicoastal on a project? “How much trouble,” I asked myself, “could I get into in a...Read More

Nesting and Other Fun Ways to Procrastinate

Posted on January 25, 2018February 17, 2018 by Jami Fairleigh

I finally made myself sit down and read my book. And guess what? It wasn’t nearly as painful as I thought it was going to be. I was actually able to read the entire thing in about a half day...Read More

My Book is in a Box

Posted on January 19, 2018February 17, 2018 by Jami Fairleigh

It’s been a few weeks now since I finished the first draft of my book. Which means I’ve let it rest and now I’m supposed to start reading it. It sits yet in its protective box, the paper crisp and...Read More