First, I will be taking Adobe classes through the Workforce Investment Act. What does that mean? FREE! Second, I am going to start researching my target market for The Write Design Company tomorrow. There are un-tapped markets waiting for me. Third, I’m enjoying comedy writing more this session. I think it is because we have…
Author: Ms. Marcie
I am a writer, blogger, trainer and author who loves sharing little known and unknown facts.
Submitted Query to American Legacy Magazine
I know the story idea I submitted is good, and expect to hear from them in the near future. I’ll share more details about the story when it gets published.
Success: My Article is 399 Words
It is 2:36 a.m. on Monday, and I finally got my George Daniels story to 399 words. I’m going edit it one more time, and then I’m going to bed. Just wanted to share. As stated in my previous message, I have completed my two stories for How The Living (HTL); now, I just have…
Brainwashed by Tom Burrell
Brainwashed: Challenging the Myth of Black Inferiority is officially my second favorite book. Tom Burrell is a Marketing Communications expert; therefore, he knows first hand about the power of images and messages. I am totally mesmerized by what I’ve read so far, and I just got into the first chapter. I’m loving this book for…
When Is My Book Coming Out
I went to Zondra Hughes’ book signing for her new book, Living the Ebony Life: E-mails from the Plantation, at Azizi Books in Lincoln Mall today. She asked me when my book is coming out. I told her by the of this year. I didn’t lie. I just didn’t know when exactly. But, putting that…
Marcie’s Writing Challenge
I am have been working on my story about music industry guru, George Daniels, for at least three days with at least six re-writes. This is sooooooo challenging. Our interview lasted about 2.5 hours, and I got so much information. The problems is, I want to use it all but I have a 400-word limit. …
My Thoughts on Letter from Census Bureau
I got this letter from the Census Bureau telling me that the information I provide will be used to “help each community get its fair share of government funds for highways, schools, health facilities, and many other programs you and your neighbors need. Without a complete, accurate census, your community may not receive its fair…
People’s Use of Technology is Pissing Me Off
Why do people send you an e-mail when you ask them to call you back? Why do people respond to e-mail messages with text messages? Why do people respond to phone calls with text messages? WHAT’S WRONG WITH USING THE PHONE???? Ugh! This is so freakin’ annoying!!
Need 95 Years Olds Who Lived in Bronzeville in Chicago
I found an excellent topic which I’m discovering very few people have knowledge about. I’m so excited. However, I need people 95 years old who lived in Bronzeville in Chicago in the 1920s. I already reached out to Dr. Margaret Burroughs, founder of DuSable Museum of African American History, and she could not help. So,…
Adding Graphic/Web Design to My Skillset
I can officially enroll in my graphic/web design classes. I am so excited! I will have Photoshop, InDesign, Flash and Dreamweaver skills by the end of the summer. Woo hoo! Picture my resume: Writing Blogging Photography Videography Photoshop Dreamweaver Flash Dreamweaver Premiere WordPress What does this mean? The better I get at all of these…