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Embracing the Waves of Revision

Posted on March 22, 2024 by Jami Fairleigh

Today, I sit down to navigate the vast sea of revisions needed for the fourth (and final) book of the Elemental Artist series, titled Ink and Waves. Although I don't love the process of revision, this time, I'm surfing a...Read More

Graphite and Turbulence Cover Reveal

Posted on December 17, 2021February 18, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

I'm so pleased to share the cover for Graphite and Turbulence, the second book in The Elemental Artist series! Graphite and Turbulence Graphite and Turbulence is the "Air" book of the series. If you'd like to purchase the preorder, the...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

Oil and Dust Cover Reveal

Posted on July 9, 2021July 16, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

Oil and Dust, the first book in The Elemental Artist series, is now available for preorder! Oil and Dust First, how gorgeous is this cover?? Andrew at Design for Writers did an amazing job. If you'd like to purchase the...Read More

Picking Up A Story Thread

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

Once upon a time (two years ago), I wrote the first half of the second book in my series. When I received edits on the first book, I put down the story thread for the half-finished book two and put...Read More

Developing a Fictional Character

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

Have you ever watched a person running for a bus that is pulling away? Do you watch the story unfold? What happens if the bus doesn't stop? Will the runner give up and slump, sadly watching the bus pull away?...Read More

NaNoWriMo 2020: An Update

Posted on November 30, 2020November 30, 2020 by Jami Fairleigh

My first official NaNoWriMo is done and in the bag. My middle-grade fantasy story, working title An Ordinary Girl clocked in at a little over 55,000 words, and I actually finished it on the 27th. I've used the past three...Read More

A Writing Journey Update: An Epic Battle in the PitchWars

Posted on October 8, 2020October 8, 2020 by Jami Fairleigh

"You finished a book? Cool! What's your book about?" Actual footage of me previously trying to answer this question. via GIPHY A few weeks ago, I decided to enter my book into the PitchWars Mentorship Contest. It's a program where...Read More

The Accountability Factor

Posted on September 10, 2020March 5, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

I'm going to get it together. I am. Starting today. If you guys could read my diary you'd roll your eyes at how often I've said that over my lifetime. The sentiment is usually made with regards to my diet,...Read More

Editing with the Story Grid Methodology: The first four steps

Posted on May 6, 2018 by Jami Fairleigh

Like many of us, I’ve started and trunked a number of novels. Before I joined the 100 Day program, I’d never actually written “The End” and meant it. So there I was, pleased as punch, with a monster of a manuscript....Read More

And…Editing (For Real) Begins

Posted on March 24, 2018March 24, 2018 by Jami Fairleigh

Hey guys, remember back in February when I told you that I’d be working with Alice Sudlow? Yeah, scrap that. When I first signed up to join the 100 Days program, I declined to opt into the editing that was...Read More

How Writing is like an Adventure Sport

Posted on March 5, 2018March 5, 2018 by Jami Fairleigh

I feel as though I’ve been jumping through hoops ever since deciding to write a book. Many of these hoops fully shove me out of my comfort zone. If you’ve read my About Me page, you may laugh. “You? You...Read More