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Create an Inspiring Workspace
“A woman must have… a room of her own if she is to write.” – Virginia Woolf I never needed a room of my own to write, but I longed for one anyway. As a girl when I shared a room with my younger...
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Six-Word Memoir
Yesterday was my first day back in the classroom for the 2016-2017 school year. Every August I kick off the year by having my students write and share a six-word memoir. Once asked to write a full...
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Write, Teach, Sleep, Repeat
My alter ego – Mrs. Bowser Many writers find themselves on a path that leads them to the classroom and I am no different. Teaching literature, composition, or creative writing is an excellent way to...
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5 Things I Know For Sure
Photos by Brendon Pinola via StyleBlueprint Birmingham Writing Prompt: Write about the five things you know for sure. Here are mine: 1. God is Love and Love is Life. When it comes to faith, I have...
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What if you just went for it?
That look you have on your face when you know you’re about to slay the game… I have notebooks on notebooks filled with tips, tricks and strategies that I need to implement to grow my blog, business,...
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What’s the difference between a blogger and a journalist?
On August 27 I had the honor of returning to my alma mater, the University of Alabama, to serve on a panel at the Blackburn Institute, one of the nation’s most unique and dynamic leadership...
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A Change of Race: Randi Pink’s Into White
Imagine you are a black teenager attending a mostly white school and no matter what you do, you just can’t seem to fit in. Now imagine you pray to a higher power to change your race. And imagine that...
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Why You Must Share Your Story
The women in my world are warrior women. They are strong. They are brave. They are courageous. They are not warrior women because they are flawless or because they live perfect lives or because they...
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The Story of See Jane Write
As with most good things, it all started with tacos. On March 24, 2011 I invited a group of women to meet me for dinner at a Mexican cantina in my hometown of Birmingham, Alabama. Most of these women...
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Black Friday Freebies!
I’m really happy about these Black Friday deals! I’m sure your email inbox is overflowing with Black Friday deals. But I want to give you a few things for FREE to show how much I’m grateful for your...
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365 Blog Post Ideas and Writing Prompts
Writers write. Period. But sometimes we get so caught up in personal brand building, social media marketing, and blog monetization campaigns that we start to neglect our first love. One way to fan the...
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Gift Ideas for Women Who Write and Blog
Whether you’re looking for a gift for your blogging buddy or writing critique partner or just shopping for yourself, here is a list of holiday gift ideas compiled with women writers and lady bloggers...
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How to Give Useful Writing Critiques
photo via One of my favorite things about See Jane Write is our monthly, members-only writing critique sessions. At these gatherings members bring a piece of writing of 500 words or less to be read and...
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Be a Writeous Babe: A Manifesto
Every woman should write like a lady and think like a boss. Hold on. Hear me out. I often strain my eye-rolling muscles, too, when the phrase “like a lady” and I cross paths. Act like a lady. Sit...
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Personal Branding Tips for Writers
Chances are you hate to hear the words, “You need to build your brand.” Thinking of yourself as a brand may feel gross or even wrong. But it’s not. Building a personal brand simply means defining and...
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My Solo Weekend Writing Retreat at Hotel Finial
Sometimes things just work out. Last year I told my husband that I wanted to take a solo weekend writing retreat, or a “writecation,” so I could start working on the book that I hope to complete in...
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Can Writers Be Artists and Entrepreneurs?
Last month I took my very first solo weekend writing retreat. The beautiful Hotel Finial in Anniston was the perfect place to get inspired as I set out to start writing the book I hope to publish this...
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Let Her Sleep
Monday afternoon after a long day at work and after visiting my mom, I came home, put on my pajamas and got in bed at 5 p.m. I stayed there for three hours eating Golden Flake Sweet Heat potato chips...
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Don’t miss The Cookbook Workshop!
If you’re a food writer or blogger I have a special treat in store just for you — The Cookbook Workshop! If you’ve ever wanted to write a cookbook and you don’t know where to start—or you find...
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What Writers Can Learn from Cookbook Editors
Tuesday evening award-winning cookbook editor Shaun Chavis treated the See Jane Write community to a free online workshop on how to write a cookbook. Though I am not a food writer or blogger, I was...
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