Publishing Archives : JamiFairleigh.com

Charcoal and Smoke is Now Available… ish

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Jami Fairleigh

The eBook version of Charcoal and Smoke is now available. But the print versions? Back when I agreed to release Charcoal and Smoke on 3/23/23 and take on the pressure of yet another preorder date, I told myself I'd get...Read More

Writing the Second Book in a Series

Posted on March 4, 2022February 27, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

You've built your world, you've developed your characters, so writing the second book in the series should be easy. Right? Second Book Woes While it was a joy to return to the characters and this world, I found crafting this...Read More

Software Review: Marlowe

Posted on October 29, 2021February 11, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

We all use artificial intelligence (AI) in our everyday lives. Don't believe me? Use the fingerprint scan or facial recognition to open your phone. Go ahead, I'll wait. Now look at your apps. Have a ride share option? How about...Read More

Copyright is Copyright, Right?

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

Last week, we covered the front and back matter of your book, including the required copyright page. This week, we're going to talk about what copyright is. What is a Copyright? In the US, copyright refers to a set of...Read More

Your Book’s Matter, Matters

Posted on June 25, 2021February 3, 2023 by Jami Fairleigh

The front matter and back matter are the parts of your book that wrap your story. Consider this: The chair creaks as you snuggle into it with your book, a lap blanket (or cat), and a hot beverage. You have...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

Software Review: Vellum

Posted on June 4, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

[caption id="attachment_2545" align="alignleft" width="320"] Photo by Sincerely Media on Unsplash[/caption] Nearly done with your book? Have a plan for formatting it? If not, consider Vellum. If you're where I am, you have a few things you might change. You might...Read More

How to Pick the Trim Size For Your Book

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

"So... what's your favorite trim size?" Book trim size isn't something you ever need to worry about... until you decide to independently publish a print version of your book. Oh yeah. Another whole set of decisions to add to your...Read More