Eight years ago I walked into Cantina Tortilla Grill in Birmingham, Alabama to have dinner with about a dozen women I’d never met before. We talked about writing, blogging, social media and more. We talked about our current writing projects and the projects we dreamed of pursuing. And with this meeting See Jane Write was born.
At the time I had no idea that See Jane Write could become a business with members all over the world. At the time I had no idea that because of See Jane Write I’d get the opportunity to write a monthly column for B-Metro and Birmingham magazines. I had no idea I’d have the chance to share the story of See Jane Write on the TEDxBirmingham stage. I had no idea I’d win awards because of See Jane Write or meet some of my dearest friends through this group. Eight years ago I had no idea that See Jane Write would completely change my life.
Over the past eight years I’ve learned a lot about writing, blogging, and entrepreneurship. And I’ve learned a lot about myself. Here are eight lessons I’ve learned from my eight years of managing See Jane Write.
While some people dream of being six-figure earning Instagram influencers others are wishing the word “influencer” could be banned.
Tom Godwin, the head of innovation for ZenithMedia, told AdWeek at the end of 2018 that he hopes influencer marketing will die out in 2019. Though he acknowledges it’s a good tactic for some industries, Godwin says influencer marketing has quickly descended into “hot people holding things.”
To be honest, this is how I had come to define the word influencer, too. So when I was invited last month to attend a luncheon for local influencers I wasn’t quite sure what to think. First of all, I don’t have a gazillion Instagram followers, which I often feel is a requirement to bear that title. And secondly, if you scroll through my feed you’ll see that “hot people holding things” is hardly my theme.
But the title of this event caught my attention — #UnSelfie2019 Influencer Luncheon. Presented by United Way of Central Alabama and hosted by social media and public relations pro Maree Jones, this event was all about how to use your social media influence for good, for positive change in your community and beyond. So my BBF marketing guru Jacqui Jones of One Degree MMM and I headed to the event.
This has never happened before. This year I REALLY was not looking forward to my birthday. Sure, I’ve joked in the past about how I’m getting SO OLD, but I didn’t really mean it. But over the past few months as I got closer and closer to today — my 38th birthday — I panicked.
Yes, I panicked about the wrinkles and the lines and the belly bulge that just won’t go away. But I also panicked about something else — my writing goals. I started to think of all the things that I thought I’d do before I was 30 and realized there’s a chance I won’t even accomplish these goals before I’m 40 and this left me just downright depressed.
It’s no secret that I’m a fan of the mantra “December is
the new January.” Every December I encourage my blog readers and the women of
See Jane Write to start setting and slaying their goals for the next year long
before New Year’s Day. And every January I am ready to do ALL. THE. THINGS. But
I never actually do.
I used to beat myself up about this but not anymore because I’ve come to realize that maybe February is the new January.
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by javacia
You’ve been blogging awhile and you love it, but sometimes you feel as if blogging doesn’t love you back.
Your traffic isn’t growing. Your favorite brands are overlooking you for campaigns. Potential sponsors are ignoring your pitches. Your application to join a high-profile blogging society was rejected. You dream of turning your blog into a business, but right now that feels impossible. You’re wondering if you should stop blogging altogether.
DON’T GIVE UP! You can transition from a lady blogger to a boss lady and I’ll show you how with my Lady Blogger to Boss Lady 12-month coaching program.
Stop waiting to be picked!
Stop waiting for brands to ask you to promote their products and services. Start creating and selling products and services of your own.
Stop waiting for blogging groups to welcome you into their inner circle. Build your own tribe.
This personalized 12-month coaching program includes the following:
You‘ll get 12 monthly one-on-one consultations with me, See Jane Write founder Javacia Harris Bowser. (One-on-one sessions will take place virtually via Zoom. If you live in the Birmingham area you have the option to request up to four in-person meetings.)
You’ll get weekly homework assignments and check-in via email.
You’ll receive additional guidance and advice via email as needed.
You’ll receive a See Jane Write Collective membership for added support!
Here’s how it will work:
First I will help you build your best blog yet and then work on building a business centered on your blog’s niche. You’ll even learn how you can use your blog to jump start your career as an author or freelance writer and how to use your blog to land paid speaking engagements.
Interested?
Email me at javacia@seejanewritebham.com to schedule a free 30-minute consultation with me to learn more about the program and to find out if it’s the right fit for you.
The investment for this program is $199/month and it includes a See Jane Write Collective membership.
