Birmingham Fashion Week 2013 kicks off Saturday, Feb. 23, and if you’re a fashion blogger you know this is an event you shouldn’t miss.
Events
Local Authors Expo set for Feb. 2
Cross-posted at The Writeous Babe Project.
Tweets & Sweets: A See Jane Write Tweet-Up
Next month See Jane Write will host its second big event of the year — Tweets & Sweets: A See Jane Write Tweet-Up. This event will be held Friday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. at The Wine Loft, 2200 1st Ave. North. The evening will feature drink specials and sweet treats from Birmingham-area shops and bakeries.
There is no cover, but cash donations to See Jane Write will be much appreciated.
Please click here to RSVP or if you’re not on Facebook just let me know in the comments section of this post that you’ll be there.
And here are three reason you should be there:
- You love networking. Well, maybe you don’t love networking, but you’re smart enough to know it’s an important thing to do. Tweets & Sweets will give you the chance to meet and mingle with other writers in Birmingham, some of whom you may have only previously chatted with on Twitter. Maybe you’ll meet your future writing partner — someone you can meet occasionally for writing sessions, someone to hold you accountable for writing regularly, and someone to critique your work. Because this tweet-up is also a birthday party for yours truly, there will also be folks at this event who aren’t writers. Bloggers, these people could become your newest followers and fans. So don’t forget to bring your business cards!
- You love cake. It’s the beginning of the year, so you’re probably on a diet. You’re trying to lose weight and get in shape. I am too. But it’s my party, I’ll eat cake if I want to. And I give you permission to do the same. We can go running together the next day to burn off those calories.
- You love me! Okay, there’s a chance you have no idea who I am and this is your first time ever visiting this site, but hear me out. As I mentioned before, this event is also my birthday party. I’d love to celebrate my special day with fellow writers and bloggers.
Hope to see you on Feb. 8!
Blogging and the Future of Community Journalism Recap
Photo by Sherri Davidson Ross |
On Thursday, Jan. 10, See Jane Write hosted Blogging and the Future of Community Journalism. This panel discussion featured:
- Staci Brown Brooks, Community News Director for the Birmingham Hub of Alabama Media Group
- Emily Lowrey, founder of Magic City Post, a web publication that offers a daily posts on the Birmingham metro area and shows off the best the region has to offer.
- Andre Natta, founder of The Terminal, a critically acclaimed web publication about Birmingham.
- Erin Shaw Street, travel editor for Southern Living magazine and editorial content manager for the magazine’s social media including its blog, The Daily South
From left: Emily Lowrey, Staci Brown Brooks, Erin Shaw Street, Andre Natta and Edward T. Bowser |
Erin Shaw Street and Andre Natta |
Meet the Moderator: Edward T. Bowser
Edward T. Bowser will serve as moderator for tomorrow’s panel Blogging and the Future of Community Journalism |
The moderator for our upcoming event Blogging and the Future of Community Journalism holds a special place in my heart. He has been See Jane Write’s biggest supporter since the moment I had the idea to start this group. He is also my husband!
Edward T. Bowser is a Community Engagement Specialist with the Birmingham hub of Alabama Media Group.
His love of social media and community service has brought him full-circle back to the world of journalism. A native of Portsmouth, Va, Edward started his newspaper career at The Courier-Journal in Louisville, Ky., where he eventually served as assistant copy desk chief. After moving to Birmingham in 2009, Edward joined advertising agency Luckie & Company, where he immersed himself in all things digital. But now he’s returned to his first love — journalism. At AL.com Edward strives to strengthens the company’s digital voice by managing their social media accounts while also serving as a community ambassador. His column, Agents of Change, showcases young professionals who are reshaping Birmingham in new and exciting ways.
Outside of the office, you can find Edward ranting about urban music, relationships and pop culture on his blog SoulInStereo.com.
There are two questions I asked all our panelists after they agreed to be part of this discussion and Edward was eager to chime in as well. Check out his responses below: