This article is a celebration of female writers struggling to find their voice and stand in their truth! Ladies, the struggle is real, and the joy can be enormously powerful! Here is wonderful news. Allow me to introduce you to Gina Hogan Edwards. This incredible woman makes it her relentless quest to coach, empower, and transform women writers as they make their choice of best writing voice. Once you have nailed your clarity and authenticity, it will be your turn to rejoice and celebrate.
A LITTLE BACKGROUND IF YOU PLEASE
Gina is originally from Asheville, North Carolina. She has a Bachelor of Science in Communications from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and is a Certified Creativity Coach. Since 1995 she has made her home in Tallahassee, Florida.
Her primary passions include art, books, creativity, historical fiction, retreats, women, writing, and writers. Her secondary passions include animals, drawing, extended family, food, health, husband, music, nature, puzzles, and walking.
Gina is a highly sensitive person and an introvert. In 2017 she found her choice of voice and the courage to leave the corporate world. Now she dedicates her efforts to coaching other women writers and hosting writing retreats. She finds this mission intensely transformative and gratifying… a huge reason to rejoice and celebrate.
ABOUT TALLAHASSEE AND TRAVEL
As a travel writer, I always make a point to ask anyone I interview about (a.)what they love about where they currently live, (b.)past travel, and (c.)any bucket list of future travel destinations.
What Gina loves most about Tallahassee is the lush nature, gorgeous greenways, and the variety of great local bookstores such as My Favorite Books and Midtown Reader.
She also enjoys going to nearby Wakulla Springs to take the historical guided boat tours. The most fun trip she took was for whale watching in Alaska, of which she said, “It felt like touching God.” Italy and Greece are solidly at the top of her travel bucket list.
ABOUT CREATIVITY AND JOY
Gina Hogan Edwards sparks her creativity by enjoying a good novel by authors like Eugenia Price or Eudora Welty. She likes to walk and to be in nature. One of her favorite ways to relax is to try her hand at Zentangle art drawings.
When asked what makes her a joyful person, her reply was, “Connecting with others, getting to know how they tick, and mostly just being at peace with my own life.”
WHAT’S SO GREAT ABOUT WRITING?
If you ever ask Gina this question, be prepared for a lovely and lengthy answer! Her passion for writing and for helping women writers is palpable and purposeful. She will easily and eloquently explain that writing helps declutter your brain, uncover hidden connections, and gain clarity.
Sharing personal stories can be the equivalent of narrative medicine. She encourages women to rewrite the negative stories of their traumas and tragedies. This turns those written stories into messages of strength and hope. We can all learn from how others overcame obstacles. This becomes a clear and conscious choice on how we use our writing voice to give ourselves and others reasons to rejoice.
WHAT IS YOUR MESSAGE TO THE WORLD?
Gina states, “It really lights me up to see a woman be one hundred percent herself and to stand in her truth. By doing so , she has given the world a beautiful gift. The message is to be yourself because the person you are really matters and what you have to say really matters.”
CONCLUSION
Dang y’all, Gina Hogan Edwards is a passionate creative who inspires other women. On her very helpful website https://www.ginahoganedwards.com/ you can read in depth and learn about her podcast, her retreats, and her private Facebook community. They are all positive and powerful ways that you can connect with women who love to write. Now that you have enjoyed this article, you understand that a clear choice of voice genuinely helps writers rejoice!
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If you’re a woman and a creative, you need to know Gina Hogan Edwards. As an admitted Gina Groupie, i thank you for this well-written introduction.
Caroline, thanks for the love. When folks say I write well… it makes my heart sing! Hope the article reaches others who NEED to know about Gina.