Join See Jane Write at the Birmingham Local Authors Expo

By Javacia Harris Bowser, See Jane Write Founding Editor Birmingham writers, mark your calendars for Saturday, Feb. 1. On this day the Birmingham Public Library will present its annual Local Authors Expo. This expo gives local authors an opportunity to sell their books, network with other writers, and attend free workshops. This year, See Jane… Continue reading Join See Jane Write at the Birmingham Local Authors Expo

How SocialVenture Saved See Jane Write Magazine

By Javacia Harris Bowser, See Jane Write Magazine Founding Editor Dirty dishes, dirty laundry, and old episodes of NCIS — all these things posed a serious threat to the launch of See Jane Write Magazine.  Back in June I had plans to spend four to eight hours each day working on my magazine project. I had to write… Continue reading How SocialVenture Saved See Jane Write Magazine

Why should I #bloglikecrazy?

Thanks to Carol Marks at CarolAnnMarks.com for creating this graphic for us!

By Javacia Harris Bowser, See Jane Write Magazine Founding Editor It’s about to be that time again; it’s almost time to blog like crazy! Last year I challenged the women of See Jane Write and some of my other blogger buddies to “blog like crazy.” The challenge was simple: for the month of November post… Continue reading Why should I #bloglikecrazy?

I Tweet, Therefore I Am

Whether you’re a blogger, entrepreneur, journalist or author, social media should be part of your personal marketing strategy. Social media networks like Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest and Google + can help business owners connect with current and potential customers, authors and bloggers connect with readers, and journalists connect with editors and sources. On Tuesday, Oct.… Continue reading I Tweet, Therefore I Am

Advice to My Younger Self

Last week I had the opportunity to return to my alma mater, the University of Alabama, and give a talk to students in the communications department. This event was hosted by the Capstone Association of of Black Journalists (CABJ), UA’s chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). I was honored to speak at… Continue reading Advice to My Younger Self