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One Word At A Time

Posted on November 17, 2023 by Jami Fairleigh

We've now passed the mid-point of the month and according to my NaNoWriMo graph, my manuscript progress should be 28,333 words. So, am I going to win NaNoWriMo 2023? No. But I am a chapter closer to the end of...Read More

Change at JamiFairleigh.com

Posted on April 7, 2023April 7, 2023 by Jami Fairleigh

Even though I've been thinking about change for a while, this post has been incredibly hard to write. For the past three years, I've written a weekly blog. I started posting regularly a year before I published Oil and Dust....Read More

The Value of Story

Posted on March 31, 2023March 31, 2023 by Jami Fairleigh

Have you ever had a story sneak up and clobber you? One minute, you're snuggled into a comfy chair, holding a warm mug of something delicious with a story balanced on your lap. You're prepared to go on an adventure,...Read More

Do You Have Too Much on Your Writer’s Plate?

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Jami Fairleigh

We writers often take on too much. We already juggle our writing with the time needed for work, family, home, and self. Then when we add in the tasks necessary for marketing, learning, and networking, we can easily spend every...Read More

Write Your Hobby

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Jami Fairleigh

One of the easiest ways to write what you know is to incorporate something you know well, like a hobby, into your novel. Granted, I am a hobby person. So much so that I've taken to saying my hobby is...Read More

When Needs Must

Posted on February 17, 2023 by Jami Fairleigh

The rain is spitting down here in the Pacific Northwest, creating a perfect, atmospheric day for writing. The day's vibe is dark and moody, the words are streaming through my fingers, and I can already see the first three books...Read More

Tips for Writing Your Book’s Acknowledgements

Posted on February 3, 2023 by Jami Fairleigh

One of the last steps of book production is writing your acknowledgements section. But why? Who? And most importantly, how? First, deep breath. Second, an acknowledgements section is not required. If the thought of writing one freaks you out, you...Read More

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

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

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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