By Javacia Harris Bowser Carla Jean Whitley knew she wanted a career in magazines when she was only 10 years old. But she started her journalism career in newspapers, working at The Tuscaloosa News, The Cullman Times, and The Birmingham News – all Alabama-based publications. “I can’t say enough about how valuable my newspaper experience… Continue reading Carla Jean Whitley’s “dream job” at Birmingham magazine paves way for book deal
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Man of the Hour: Edward Bowser of The Birmingham News/AL.com
By Javacia Harris Bowser In the interest of full disclosure I should tell you that this week’s Man of the Hour, Edward Bowser, is my husband. He’s also the behind-the-scenes copy editor for See Jane Write Magazine and is paid only in hugs and kisses. But those things have nothing to do with why I’m… Continue reading Man of the Hour: Edward Bowser of The Birmingham News/AL.com
Erin Street of Southern Living magazine adapts to the evolving media landscape
By Javacia Harris Bowser As senior editor of travel and integrated content at Southern Living magazine, Erin Shaw Street seems to have a dream job. After all she does get to visit places like New Orleans and the Florida Keys and call it work. “It is a dream job,” Street says, “but it’s a lot… Continue reading Erin Street of Southern Living magazine adapts to the evolving media landscape
It’s Not All About You
By Javacia Harris Bowser Everyone has a story. And blogging and social media are great ways to share yours. But as you do so, remember it’s not all about you. This is the main lesson I took away from Y’all Connect Presented by Alabama Power, a digital conference for corporate storytelling held in Birmingham,… Continue reading It’s Not All About You
The Simple Booth is simply awesome at the See Jane Write Magazine launch party
Sponsor Spotlight: The Simple Booth By Javacia Harris Bowser Thursday’s launch party, presented by Hamer Law Group, was amazing! More than 75 people came out to Aloft Hotel Birmingham to help us celebrate. My friends and family members and even people I’d never met before came to show their support. Some even drove in from… Continue reading The Simple Booth is simply awesome at the See Jane Write Magazine launch party
Sarah Delia of WBHM takes her love of storytelling to the airwaves
Sponsor Spotlight: Public Radio WBHM 90.3 FM By Javacia Harris Bowser When Sarah Delia started college as an English and art history major she had no thoughts of one day becoming a radio journalist. But given her love for storytelling and music, Delia now says it makes perfect sense that today she’s an announcer and… Continue reading Sarah Delia of WBHM takes her love of storytelling to the airwaves