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…
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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…
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