A version of this story was originally published at See Jane Write Magazine.
Meet the Press: Erin Street of Southern Living
News Woman
Loyalty and Longevity
The Editor of the Future
Originally published at See Jane Write Magazine.
Meet the Press: Carla Jean Whitley of Birmingham Magazine
You can meet Carla Jean Whitley and other editors of Birmingham-based publications at the See Jane Write Meet the Press Media Mixer presented by Hamer Law Group. This is an invitation-only event. Invitations will be extended to See Jane Write members, See Jane Write Magazine contributors, and See Jane Write sponsors. Click here for more information on joining See Jane Write. If you’re interested in being a See Jane Write sponsor email javacia@seejanewritebham.com.
Originally published at SeeJaneWriteMagazine.com.
Meet the Press Media Mixer Presented by Hamer Law Group
I have been fortunate enough to have landed paying freelance gigs with several local and national publications. I’ve seen my byline in Birmingham magazine and on Magic City Post. I’ve written for national magazines like Heart & Soul, a fitness publication for women of color, and Hispanic Executive, which afforded me the opportunity to interview the fabulous Nina Garcia. And I am very proud to say that I am a regular contributor to USA Today.
Those who know me well know that I have a master’s in journalism from UC Berkeley, but if you think for one second that I landed those freelance gigs because of that degree, think again. All the aforementioned opportunities landed in my lap because of people I know, people I met at internships or people I met during my old job as a features reporter in Louisville, Ky, or people I met through See Jane Write. Sure, I had to do a good job in those positions or the folks I met along the way wouldn’t have wanted to work with me again, but that old saying is true — it’s not what you know, it’s who you know.
If you’re a freelance writer in the Birmingham area and you’re looking for more opportunities to make money and/or get exposure, you need to get in the face of local editors. You could have the opportunity to do just that on the evening of Thursday, Aug. 22.
On that day See Jane Write will host its first Meet the Press Media Mixer, presented by Hamer Law Group. This event will give you the opportunity to meet editors of local publications to discuss freelance opportunities and more. As of now we have editors from Birmingham magazine, B-Metro magazine, the Birmingham News/AL.com, Southern Living, and The Terminal who have agreed to attend.
This is a special, invitation-only event only open to See Jane Write members, See Jane Write Magazine contributors, and See Jane Write sponsors.
Learn how to become an official member of See Jane Write here.
If interested in sponsoring See Jane Write, contact me at javacia@seejanewritebham.com.
Fro Fashion Week to Host Blogger Boot Camp
‘Fro Fashion Week is one of the most popular celebrations of natural hair and fashion in the country, drawing thousands of attendees from all over the nation. Now in its 6th cycle, ‘Fro Fashion Week is headed to New York, Sept. 5-8, 2013, just in time for New York Fashion Week.
Since its first Blogger Brunch featuring Patrice Yursik of Afrobella, ‘Fro Fashion Week has always worked to equip bloggers with the tools they need to build relationships with beauty and style brands as well as grow their own brands. This year ‘Fro Fashion Week is taking those efforts a step further with Blogger Boot Camp.
‘Fro Fashion Week is offering 10 natural hair or fashion bloggers the chance to take their media savvy to the next level. If selected for Blogger Boot Camp you will receive:
- training from ‘Fro Fashion Week/Naturally Me Media founder Tarin Boone on brand partnerships, appearances, and event creation
- the opportunity to host your own segment of ‘Fro Fashion Week
- blog promotion and recognition in ‘Fro Fashion Week marketing materials
- VIP access to all ‘Fro Fashion Week events
- premium seating at the ‘Fro Fashion Week Fashion Show
- ‘Fro Fashion Week Goodie Box filled with sponsor products
- complimentary beauty services
The deadline to submit your blog for consideration is TODAY, JULY 31, 2013.
To submit your blog for consideration for the ‘Fro Fashion Week Blogger Boot Camp, please contact Toni Martin at tmartin@brainchildassociates.com.