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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

Revive Your Flagging NaNo Project

Posted on November 18, 2022 by Jami Fairleigh

NaNo writers, this is your mid-month wellness check. How are your projects going? If you're rocking NaNo 2022, keep typing! You probably won't see this article until December, anyway. But if your schedule has slipped and your word-count graph is...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

A NaNoWriMo 2021 Pep Talk

Posted on November 5, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

In honor of NaNoWriMo 2021, this week's blog post is short and sweet, 'cause like all of you, I need to save my words for my NaNo project! It's NaNoWriMo 2021 Time, So Get Writing, If you are spinning because...Read More

10 Tips For Finishing Your Project

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Jami Fairleigh

Starting a project is so exciting and finishing your project can be so hard. You're not alone; this happens to all of us. You bolt upright in bed, eyes blazing, a story idea crystalizing in your mind. The itch to...Read More