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
Month: October 2013
Sell Your Writing, Not Your Soul
By Mandy Shunnarah Many writers have dreams of hitting the literary big time, but would like to eat something other than Ramen Noodles while working toward that goal. Peter Bowerman, commercial writer and founder of WellFedWriter.com, offers some advice about finding well-paying freelance gigs writing for businesses with marketing and promotional needs. “Writing commercially… Continue reading Sell Your Writing, Not Your Soul
Why should I #bloglikecrazy?
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?
Advice for young reporters from Leonard Pitts of Miami Herald
By Ariel Worthy As a student journalist at the University of Alabama, whenever I hear an accomplished journalist speak to an audience, the same question burns in my mind each time: What do I have to do to get to your success? Leonard Pitts Jr., a Pulitzer Prize winning writer with Miami Herald, recently spoke… Continue reading Advice for young reporters from Leonard Pitts of Miami Herald
Can I make a living as a writer?
By Kim Herrington For most people, making a living as a writer is a far off dream in another world where they don’t have bills to pay and can live a life of leisure mulling over the perfect words to start their novel. However, good writers can make a good living with their skills—but it… Continue reading Can I make a living as a writer?
How Writers Can Build and Maintain Business Contacts
By Mandy Shunnarah Peter Bowerman, commercial writer and founder of WellFedWriter.com, spoke at the Alabama Media Professionals Fall Workshop on Thurs., Oct. 10. While the focus of Bowerman’s talk “Love to Write, But Hate to Starve?” was how to be a successful commercial writer, he mentioned a number of networking and marketing techniques that most any kind… Continue reading How Writers Can Build and Maintain Business Contacts