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…
Author: Ms. Marcie
I am a writer, blogger, trainer and author who loves sharing little known and unknown facts.
3 Pricing Strategies Keeping Freelance Writers Underpaid
This is the third post in My Freelance Writing Mistakes series. Last week I discussed 3 Practices Stalling Your Freelance Writing Career. This week we explore 3 Pricing Strategies Keeping Freelance Writers Underpaid. I read several blogs on earning money as a freelance writer and so many people are grossly underpaid. And “grossly” is an…
3 Practices Stalling Your Freelance Writing Career
This is the second post in My Freelance Writing Mistakes series. Last week I highlighted 3 Practices Stopping Freelance Writers from Starting Their Writing Journey. This week I’m discussing 3 Practices Stalling Your Freelance Writing Career. Some of these things are intentional; but all of them are emotional. Even if you’re on the right track,…
4 Steps for Starting A Website For Your Freelance Writing Business
As a freelance writer, you are a one-person business. As such, you need to treat yourself and your ventures as a business. This is a good point to refer to if you are ever stuck at any point in your writing career. Just ask yourself what you would do if you were in charge of…
Why Speakers Should Blog
Find out the difference between a blog and website; the pros and cons of blogging; as well as the main reason speakers should blog on Saturday, April 9th, 2016 at the Wrightwood-Ashburn Overcomers (WAO) Toastmasters Club. The meeting will be held at the Wrightwood-Ashburn Library, 8530 S. Kedzie Ave. in Chicago
3 Practices Stopping Freelance Writers from Starting Their Writing Journey
This is the first of four posts in my Freelance Writing Mistakes series. I’m sharing my mistakes and successes with the goal of making your freelance writing journey easier. A career in freelance writing is not for the faint of heart. There are no freelance writing degrees or roadmaps to success. Your success is determined…
Check Out CWA’s March 2016 Newsletter
I am the editor of the Chicago Writers Association newsletter and wanted to share my handiwork. I am especially proud of the images because I used skills learned in my Photoshop class. Click on the image to read it.
Dear Readers: Let’s Chat Live
I am on a mission to have in-person “getting to know you” conversations with my online connections, including my blog readers. As you know, there is more to people than what we read on their social media profiles. Why is This Important? Online is nice; in-person is better. Also, people do business with people they know,…
Coming Soon: Blog Series on My Mistakes
I’ve embarked on a personal mission to speak to as many of my social media connections as possible. If verbal conversations are not possible, I would at least like to engage them in “getting to know you better” emails. This past Friday I spoke with a young lady who is writing for peanuts. I didn’t…
My Roller Skating Presentation in the Independent Bulletin Newspaper
Just wanted to share the coverage of my roller skating presentation, Rolling Down Memory Lane, was published in the Independent Bulletin newspaper. Check it out below.