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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

How to Animate Marketing Content for Your Books

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

Have you ever wondered how people animate content to market their books? As I've deepened my interest in digital art, I embarked on a journey to learn how it's done. Here's one I made to celebrate the 1 year publication...Read More

Growing Your Book Sales

Posted on April 1, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

Since Graphite and Turbulence has officially been out for a month now, I thought I'd share how the release affected my book sales. Drumroll please... March has been my best sales month so far. As in, the sales this month...Read More

Why You NEED An Author Website

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

If you've ever wondered, "Do I really need an author website?" I'm here to tell you, the answer is yes, and here's why. Build Your Audience Your website provides a platform to connect with your readers. Don't have any readers...Read More

Pinterest for Writers

Posted on August 6, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

My first exposure to Pinterest was a friend's board while she was planning her wedding. With a quick glance, we could see the mood and tone she was striving for, and it helped us understand her vision. The process was...Read More

Self-Promotion for Authors

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

When I started writing Oil and Dust, the notion of self-promotion was never a consideration. As the writer, I thought my purpose was to craft the best story I was capable of. Done. What I didn't consider was after I...Read More

I’m Building an ARC Team

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

Do you remember the dread you felt as a child waiting to be picked for a team? Want to join my ARC team? Me: "You're the first person I've asked to join my ARC team!" You: "Phew, sounds great! Wait,...Read More

Market Research for Writers

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

You're a writer, not a business analyst. You don't need market research. Right? [caption id="attachment_2511" align="alignright" width="313"] Photo by Stefan Steinbauer on Unsplash[/caption] Your heart races as you meld into the shadows and wait for the guard to pass. His...Read More

Book Cover Decisions

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

This week, I'm wrestling with the many, many, many decisions to grapple with regarding book covers. There's a lot to uncover, so let's get started. (Too much?) Book: "Hey. Hey you." Reader: "Me?" Book: "Yeah. Come over here and check...Read More

Things to Consider When Choosing an Email Platform

Posted on March 1, 2018March 18, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

Choosing an email platform is one of the many overwhelming things new writers have to deal with. While you could collect the emails via a Google form and send messages from your personal email account, it's far, far easier to...Read More