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Welcome, 2025

Posted on January 3, 2025January 3, 2025 by Jami Fairleigh

There’s something magical about the fresh start a new year brings, isn’t there? Right now, 2025 is like a blank journal. A journal where nothing's been written. Everything is still possible. It’s also like stepping onto a beach at sunrise,...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

Character Goals and Motivations

Posted on October 28, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

In our last week of prepping for NaNoWriMo, it's time to ponder your character's goals and motivations. For previous "Preptober" articles, check out How to develop Your Story Idea, Develop Your Characters, and 50 Questions to Build Your Fictional World....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

Writing Goals for 2022

Posted on January 7, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

My writing goals for 2022 look a lot like they did last year... but that may be because 2021 was a year lived virtually. 2021 Goal Review Publish Oil and Dust COMPLETED Query my Middle-Grade novel (OOPS) Write a blog post each...Read More

Planning Through Uncertainty

Posted on December 24, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

As a recovering pantser (one who writes by the seat of their pants), planning is not a natural activity for me, but as 2021 gallops towards its end, I'm moving into a planning phase. Not only am I thinking about 2022,...Read More

Four Tips to Win Camp NaNoWriMo 2021

Posted on April 16, 2021April 16, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

[caption id="attachment_2304" align="alignright" width="300"] My Actual Progress Chart[/caption] I blinked, and half the month disappeared. Remember that Camp NaNoWriMo 2021 challenge I gave myself? Yeah, me too. Are you behind? Yeah, me too. This week, I'm throwing down two pieces...Read More

Writing Goals for 2021

Posted on January 8, 2021January 7, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

Last week I talked about what writing-related things I accomplished in 2020. This week, I'd like to talk about what my goals are for 2021. Before we dive in, I should make one thing clear. I'm not naturally a goal-setting,...Read More