Writing tips from best-selling author Omar Tyree

From left, Smithfield Library Branch Manager Yolanda Hardy, Birmingham Public Library Public Relations Director Chanda Temple, New York Times Best Selling author Omar Tyree and Birmingham Public Library board member Gwendolyn Welch.

By Chanda Temple New York Times best-selling author Omar Tyree, who’s 44 and has been writing books for the last 21 years, recently visited Birmingham, Ala. to make public appearances and promote his latest book The Traveler, a fictional story about an American’s visit to Dubai. Several of his past fictional books have focused on… Continue reading Writing tips from best-selling author Omar Tyree

Resolutions for Women Who Write

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About a month ago we asked our readers to share some of their writing goals and resolutions for 2014. Your aspirations for the new year were so inspiring! Here’s what some of you are doing to make 2014 your best year yet! “My resolution is to wake up in the mornings and write for two… Continue reading Resolutions for Women Who Write

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Five Lessons Women Writers Can Learn From Beyonce

By Javacia Harris Bowser, See Jane Write Magazine Founding Editor A few days ago Beyonce turned the world of music, the land of social media and the lives of her fans upside down when she released a surprise album. As a die-hard Bey fan myself, I spent Friday caught between disbelief and elation and couldn’t wait… Continue reading Five Lessons Women Writers Can Learn From Beyonce

WBHM news director Rachel Osier Lindley shares her vision for public radio in Birmingham

By Javacia Harris Bowser, See Jane Write Magazine Founding Editor   “Birmingham is a bright and energetic community full of stories worth telling,” says Rachel Osier Lindley, and as the news director for Birmingham’s NPR news station WBHM 90.3 FM Lindley is determined to help share those stories. “I want to work with my colleagues… Continue reading WBHM news director Rachel Osier Lindley shares her vision for public radio in Birmingham

Man of the Hour: Keith Lee of AssociatesMind.com

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By Javacia Harris Bowser Three years ago when Keith Lee was in his last year of law school the job market was bleak for young lawyers. Lee knew he needed to do something to make himself stand out. So he started a blog. Lee’s blog Associate’s Mind soon became one of the most popular law… Continue reading Man of the Hour: Keith Lee of AssociatesMind.com

8 Tips for Using Social Media To Promote Your Book

 By Stephanie Naman DON’T wait till you’re published to start building your platform. Launching your blog or getting started on Twitter right before your book is published is like sending out invitations to a party on the day of the party. Start connecting with readers BEFORE your book comes out – as soon as possible… Continue reading 8 Tips for Using Social Media To Promote Your Book