I’m always collecting artist date ideas for writers and in this post I want to share 52 ideas so you’ll have one for every week of the year.
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How to Market Your Self-Published Book
How to Market Your Self-Published Book — that was the theme of the 2022 Local Author Expo at the Birmingham Public Library, which I was a part of yesterday.
The event gave me the chance to sell some copies of my book Find Your Way Back and tell local authors about See Jane Write. And three local authors offered their top marketing tips for independent authors.
(more…)What My Natural Hair Taught Me About Writing
What natural hair products do you use?
I get that question from someone every day, sometimes several times in one day.
So I’m going to share my natural hair care routine with you and share what my natural hair has taught me about writing.
(more…)10 Things I Love Right Now
Making a list of 10 things I love is one of my favorite journaling exercises. It’s a great way to boost your mood and inspire an attitude of gratitude.
In past years, I regularly posted lists of 30 things I love. And I’m not the only fan of love lists. A Beautiful Mess features 10 Things I Love Sunday each week. And Janine Defontaine makes a list of 99 things she loves as an annual self-reflection activity.
So let’s take a look at 10 things I love right now.
(more…)Good People Vote: Election Day Journal Prompts
When you think of Election Day journal prompts, you may only think of writing exercises for kids.
But a chat with Tyra Robinson of Good People Vote helped me realize that adults should do some journaling in preparation for Election Day too.
Good People Vote is a Birmingham-based organization dedicated to celebrating active voters and providing relevant information on every aspect of electoral processes, both locally and nationally. Their goal is to spark conversations and self-reflection to encourage communities to take ownership of the civic process.
Read on to learn more about Good People Vote and for Election Day journal prompts for kids and adults.
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