Blogging conference coming to Library in the Forest

On Saturday August 1, local women bloggers are invited to network with one another at the Bloganista Mini-Con presented by Laura Vincent Printing & Design at the Library in the Forest.

Javacia Harris Bowser is the founder of See Jane Write, a Birmingham-based blog consulting service that serves as a network of women writers, bloggers and entrepreneurs. This is the second year for the blogging conference.

“This year's conference is all about encouraging women to take their blogs to the next level by really getting serious about them,” said Bowser. “That can be whether they hope to turn their blog into a business or want to use their blogs to promote themselves as a freelance writer or author.”

The day will begin with the Morning Mingle. During this time attendees will enjoy a continental brunch and coffee from Church Street Coffee and Books. LightWorks Chair Massage will also be giving free chair massages during this time. Morning keynote speaker Chanda Temple will critique business cards. 

To teach bloggers how to get the word out about their sites the morning keynote address by public relations pro Chanda Temple will focus on personal branding and effective self-promotion. A panel discussion will cover blogging best practices, how to grow your blog and how to turn your blog into a business.

There will also be a panel discussion all about magazines. This will cover how to freelance for magazines, how to get covered by magazines and how to start a magazine of your own as these are all topics usually of interest to bloggers.

For the afternoon keynote, nationally-recognized fashion blogger Jeniese Hosey will discuss how she grew her blog and will discuss the not-so-glamourous side of fashion blogging.

Lois Weinblatt of True North Business Development will be on site to discuss the importance of having a vision for your blog and business. During lunch, which will be provided by Full Moon Bar-B-Que, attendees will have a chance to chat with panelists and speakers. The ticket price also includes an afternoon sweet treat, a cookie break sponsored b Insomnia Cookies.

The conference will be held from 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. For more information, visit seejanewritebham.com/bloganista.