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What Do You Need to Write a Novel?

Posted on August 12, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

You've always wanted to write a novel... so what's stopping you? While there are a myriad of writing coaches, instructors, programs, and even software to help you, you don't need any of it. All you need to write a novel...Read More

Writing Conference Takeaways

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

Last week, I drove to Bozeman Montana for my first in-person writing conference and I thought I'd share my conference takeaways. This was only my second in-person writing event, and the first was a writing retreat. Even though I wasn't...Read More

Why I Read (and Write) Fantasy

Posted on July 8, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

Ah, fantasy. It's been my favorite genre since I was a kid, and my interest in reading it has only grown as the years have gone by. Ninety percent of the books I've read this year have had some sort...Read More

Enrich Your Writing with Sensory Details

Posted on July 1, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

Using sensory details in your writing is one of the best ways to capture your reader's attention. This is because incorporating sensory details empowers a reader to create a vivid mental picture of the scene. Not only do sensory words...Read More

Novels with Terrific Opening Lines

Posted on June 24, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

The opening lines of a novel are important to me. As a reader, I want the beginning of a novel to give me a reason to snuggle into my chair. Great opening lines give me a sense of the narrator's...Read More

5 Reasons to Journal About Your Writing

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

A journal is a terrific instrument for self-reflection and awareness, but did you know it's also a helpful writing tool? By documenting your thoughts and feelings about your writing, you can strengthen your resilience and make important connections between who...Read More

25 Reasons to Write

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

Let's face it, if you've ever had a flicker of desire to write a novel, you know writing is hard. It's overwhelming to get started, or to finish, or both. It can get expensive if you decide you need help....Read More

When Your Hosting Service Goes Down…

Posted on May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

You take the day off! Bluehost has been intermittently down since yesterday. After several hours trying to get my post written, I'm giving myself a mulligan for the week. Talk soon, Jami PS: Thank you, Bluehost? Header Photo by Caleb...Read More

The Eco Friendly Writer

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

In celebration of Earth Day, today I wanted to share things you can do to be a more eco friendly writer. Here in the Pacific Northwest, the natural splendor and environmentally friendly ethos makes it easy to be an eco...Read More

Secrets from the #5AMWritersClub

Posted on April 15, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

For years, I've seen tweets with the hashtag #5AMWritersClub from the Twitter Writing Community. As an early riser, I loved the idea and even got up several times to "join". The habit didn't stick, but I continued to admire the...Read More

Health for Writers

Posted on March 25, 2022March 25, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

Since I'm deep into the drafting process, I thought I'd take a moment to acknowledge health, and how writing can affect it. Sleep issues, weight gain, declining mental health, stress, burnout, anxiety, pain. These are topics I frequently see discussed...Read More

Struggling Through a First Draft

Posted on March 18, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

Right now, I'm struggling through the first draft of Charcoal and Smoke, Book 3 in the Elemental Artist series. A couple of weeks ago, I wrote this: "The steps to publish were much easier the second time around, but I...Read More