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Member of the Month: Dondra Goldsby

“You deserve more ease.” Whenever I read those words from Dondra Goldsby – whether they’re in the caption of an Instagram Reel or in her new book – I feel like I’ve been given a permission slip to let go of the weight of overwhelm. Dondra – a writer, coach, and licensed therapist – recently released It’s Lighter Over Here: A Guide for High Achieving Women Who Already Do Enough. Even the title of Dondra’s book makes me feel better, reassuring me that I’m already doing enough and it’s okay to relax, to delegate, to say no.

I’m proud to say that Dondra is not only a member of the See Jane Write Collective but is also an ambassador for the group. She hosts virtual cowriting sessions for the Collective on most Thursdays at noon.

On Thursday, November 19 at 6:30 p.m. CT, Dondra will be leading an online workshop for members of See Jane Write and Alabama Writers’ Cooperative that will show us, writers, that we don’t have to sacrifice our well-being to achieve our goals. Sign up for the workshop, titled The Well-Rested Writer, HERE.

Because of her new book, her upcoming workshop, and all the ways she inspires others to see the best in themselves, Dondra is the See Jane Write Member of the Month. Read on to learn more about Dondra.

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You Don’t Have to Write Alone: Why Writers Need a Writing Community

If you’re not making progress on your book, blog or other writing goals, a writing community might be the missing puzzle piece you need.

Writing is often a solitary activity – but it doesn’t have to be. In fact, I believe writers need other writers. Period. That’s the reason See Jane Write exists. Without a community to hold us accountable, work, family, and everyday life can easily push our goals to the back burner.

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See Jane Write turns 15

Today, See Jane Write turns 15. Next year’s birthday— Jane’s super sweet 16 — will be a big one. (I’ve already put together a committee to plan the celebration.) But this year feels special too.

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Keeping Up with the Janes: Cherith Fluker

See Jane Write Collective member Cherith Fluker has had quite a year. Her blog, WhatCherithInks, won awards from Alabama Media Professionals and the National Federation of Press Women. Her career as a freelance travel writer is flourishing, and she published her first book — Secret Birmingham: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure (Reedy Press). And she’s done all of this while working full time in the field of education. So it seemed only right to catch up with Cherith for our next Keeping Up with the Janes feature.  Keeping Up with the Janes is a new feature that allows us to revisit past See Jane Write Collective Members of the Month to see what they’re up to now. Let’s learn the secrets of Cherith’s success.

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