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Fairley Lloyd

Fairley Lloyd

Writer Interview with Ricki Nelson

I’m excited to share an interview I did with one of my best friends and fellow talented writer, Ricki Nelson!

Feb 17, 2023

Writer Interview with Ricki Nelson

Feb 17, 2023

Fairley Lloyd

Writer Interview with Darius Melton

I started a fun side project a while back where I interviewed some of my favorite writing pals for my blog. Today, I want to share the…

Feb 3, 2023

Writer Interview with Darius Melton

Feb 3, 2023

Fairley Lloyd

The Not-So Linear Art of Graphic Design

When I finished my last semester at UNC Wilmington, I realized there was more that went into graphic design than I initially thought. When…

Jan 20, 2023

This image displays a book cover with a sandy background on the beach and a seashell. The text is written in red and reads “These Fish Bite: An Anthology.”

Jan 20, 2023

Fairley Lloyd

I’ve Always Been a Writer

A common question writers get asked is, “When did you want to become a writer?” just like someone would ask about any occupation you have…

Dec 16, 2022

A black woman with an afro is sitting down. She is wearing a striped white and orange shirt with black pants. Her elbows rest on her knees.

Dec 16, 2022

Fairley Lloyd

The Bechdel Test and Women

Many of us have probably heard of the Bechdel Test. Originally based on a joke in a comic strip by Allison Bechdel, the Bechdel Test asks…

Dec 2, 2022

ID: Three women — two light skinned, the last one dark skinned — sit in the ground outside. There is a field of pink and red flowers behind them.

Dec 2, 2022

Fairley Lloyd

Diving into Freelance Writing

I’ve been going back and forth on freelance writing. I’m very much an independent person so I love the idea of operating on my own…

Nov 18, 2022

A black woman with curly dark hair wears a long-sleeved black shirt. She is typing on a gray laptop.

Nov 18, 2022

Fairley Lloyd

Coping with Rejection as a Writer

Rejection is a nine-letter word to many people, but there’s a special relationship it has with writers. Our work is often personal and…

Nov 4, 2022

A woman sits alone with a sad expression on her face.

Nov 4, 2022

Fairley Lloyd

Why Do I Write?

I had a conversation with some of my writing friends that made me think of something crucial that I had forgotten: why do I write?

Oct 21, 2022

Two pencils with pink tips sit on top of a pink journal with the words JOURNAL written in the middle.

Oct 21, 2022

Fairley Lloyd

6 Ways to Win NaNoWriMo This Year

Many people within and outside of the literary field are aware of National Novel Writing Month. National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo…

Oct 7, 2022

ID: A person in a black shirt with black finger nails is writing with a pencil on a notebook. In their other hand, they are holding a white mug with a blue circle on it that says “Be Happy” in white.

Oct 7, 2022

Fairley Lloyd

I Want Well Written — Not “Strong” — Female Characters

I saw something great posted on Tumblr years ago that still lives in my brain rent-free. I don’t remember the exact words, but this is…

Sep 16, 2022

A woman stands outside in a field and looks at the camera sideways.

Sep 16, 2022

Fairley Lloyd

Fairley Lloyd

Fairley Lloyd (she/her) is a Black and bisexual writer from North Carolina. You can find her on her website https://www.fairleylloyd.com

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