I would like to thank Marquette Bank and Entrepreneurs Circle for a successful blogging workshop on Saturday, May 7, 2016. Thanks to Ngonzi Crushshon for inviting me and taking pictures. Be sure to check out the sites of the ladies, which are listed below. Entrepreneurs on Left Dr. Ngonzi Truth Crushshon http://www.faithhopelovecommunity.com Tameika Hinton MEIKAs…
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Pictures: #1919TechTeaParty at Blue 1647
The team at Blue 1647 held a Tech Tea Party on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 to celebrate black women in technology and it felt more like a family reunion than an educational forum. Blue 1647’s 1919 Initiative helps women build their tech skills. They don’t just focus on coding, which has become synonymous with tech…
Upcoming Writing Events in Chicago
I just finished the May newsletter for the Chicago Writer’s Association and wanted to share it for two reasons. First, I published it. And second, a lot of writing events and classes are happening the next few months and I didn’t want you to miss out. Click here or on the image below to read…
Happy Mother’s Day from Marcie
Have a SUPER DUPER Mother’s Day! May it be as special as you are. Image credit: www.qdtricks.org
This Epson Projector Better Be Dope!
I know that’s not grammatically correct but those are my feelings toward the Epson projector I had to purchase for my Business Blogging 101 seminar this morning. Back Story I have a new laptop and old projector, which are incompatible. The projector has a VGA port; the laptop doesn’t and the laptop has HDMI; the…
Take Low-Cost Writing Classes at Coffeehouse for Writers
After a short hiatus to rest and reorganize, Coffeehouse for Writers is back in session! Whether your goal is to start a blog, finish a novel, increase your social media savvy, or your bottom line, you’ll find quality, affordable, online classes for writers of all levels and genres at the Coffeehouse for Writers! These classes…
12 Indisputable Freelance Writing Truths
Here are 12 freelance writing truths I learned throughout my eight-year career: Writing is a lonely profession; you work on your own 99.9% of the time. There’s no career ladder. You have to trust your judgment. There are no degrees in freelance writing so the quality of your work have to speak for you. Competition…
3 Keys to Freelance Writing Success
This is the final post in My Freelance Writing Mistakes series. I just wanted to share three keys to freelance writing success based on my mistakes. Keys to Freelance Writing Success Start. Starting is the hardest part of anything you do because it’s scary you just don’t know. You don’t know what’s going to happen…
How to Maintain Your Sanity When Working With Negative People
As you know, I usually discuss topics on freelance writing, blogging and self-publishing on Marcie Writes. Today I’m going to share how I maintained my sanity while working with a negative person. Before I begin, let me say that I’m not perfect and don’t proclaim to be on any level. However, I strive for peace;…
New Article: Help Harmony Village Keep Their Doors Open
I received word that Harmony Village, one of the first transitional homes for youth on the South Side of Chicago, was at risk of closing because of the Illinois state budget fiasco, and pitched this story idea to the Chicago Independent Bulletin newspaper. It was approved and here it is. Check it out when you…