The Write Design Company was nominated for the Best Business Blog for the 2011 Black Weblog Awards. So, I’ll be attending the awards show on the same day I present Live Blogging 101 at the Blogging While Brown Conference. Woo hoo! What’s even cooler is – I got VIP seating because my blog was nominated….
Author: Ms. Marcie
I am a writer, blogger, trainer and author who loves sharing little known and unknown facts.
Things I Hate
Right now, I’m in a real pissy mood and I really need to express things that I hate or I’m going to pop. First, I hate it when people want you to respond immediately to their needs but could give a damn about yours. I have a buddy who was supposed to do something…
One of My Favorite Journalists and People: Zondra Hughes
You know how you take a liking to someone and you really don’t know why? Well, Zondra Hughes has done just that with me and I have no idea why. I’m glad she has because the feeling is mutual. She is one of my most favorite people even though I don’t really know her personally….
Get Your Free Copy of The ABCs of Blogging Today!
Finally, it is finished! I never knew so much work was involved in creating a book from writing to editing to designing the cover to adding designs to the content of your book. And that’s not all. You still have to promote your own book. That is no small task. But I am certain I…
I Lost My Friend and I Don’t Know How to Feel
One of my friends of over 30 years has straight abandoned me. I called him in December for help and he did not return my call. In fact I don’t think I’ve spoken to him since October or November of last year. I mourn the ending because of the years we spent together. But honestly,…
Update from Marcie’s Research Frustration with Black Institutions
I received a call from the original person at the second institution from . Remember I told you he said he couldn’t find anything? Well, the young man reported that there were events held every weekend at one of the resources he was checking out for me. And, he’s still looking up other resources. I…
Marcie’s Research Frustration with Black Institutions
I know that my black card is going to be pulled after black people read this post. And quite frankly, I don’t know how I would feel about that. I contacted two black institutions for research assistance and my experiences with both provided disappointing results. I wrote about the first one in Good Service is…
ABCs of Blogging is Almost Done
Now, I just have to publish it and prepare it for download. It should be ready before the end of this week. Woo hoo!
Nominate My Blog for the Black Weblog Awards – Deadline May 7th
Please nominate my company, The Write Design Company, for the Black Weblog Awards. The ceremony will be held in LA on July 9th, which is when I’ll be there presenting Live Blogging 101 at the Blogging While Brown. Thanks for your support.
IWMF’s Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship – Deadline May 27, 2011
International Women’s Media Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2011-12 Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship, named for the 1998 IWMF Courage in Journalism Award winner and *The Boston Globe* correspondent who was killed in Iraq in May 2003. The fellowship will run from September 2011 to March 2012.* The application deadline is May 27, 2011.* This…