Just wanted to give you a quick status updates on my projects. Unfortunately, I don’t have pictures, yet. But I will share them as soon as I get them. I am excited to share that the 62 Blog Posts to Overcome Blogger’s Block companion guide has been submitted to CreateSpace and I’m waiting for a…
Author: Ms. Marcie
I am a writer, blogger, trainer and author who loves sharing little known and unknown facts.
20 Challenges and Considerations When Training
My training team completed our first round of trainings. Woo hoo! During that time, I’ve noticed some challenges and considerations when training. I’m sharing these with you just in case you need this information. Trainers Pacing. If trainers go too fast, they lose slow learners. If they go too slow, they lose advanced learners. Thus,…
Determined and Done!
Happy Independence Day! I was determined to get this post done before the end of this week and I made it. I often say that when life happens, your blog is usually the first thing to go. Well, I’m trying my best to keep this one going. Here’s a listing of projects that held up…
Yes, You Really Can Get Money Back for Shopping Online!
My hair stylists and a co-worker told me that I could get paid to shop on Ebates. I didn’t really think anything of it until I contemplated purchasing a few electronics. So, I made my purchases and here’s my check. I did have the option of getting my funds via PayPal but I opted for…
We Have Not Because We Ask Not
One morning I woke up thinking about asking a brand for something I need. At that time, it was merely a thought. I then reflected on two practices that gave me the courage to do so: The power of asking Rejection therapy Essentially, most people do not have what they want because they do not…
I AM ABSOLUTELY LIVID!!
If you watch the news I’m sure you’ve seen the video of the white police officer going mad in McKinney, Texas, chasing unarmed black teenagers, pulling his gun and rough-handling a teenage girl at a pool party. Why I’m Livid While I have not seen the video in its entirety, I’ve seen enough to be…
New Topic Direction…Temporarily
I’m working a contract software training position and I have not been writing as much lately. However, I am committed to maintaining Marcie Writes for two reasons: My experiences can help other people on their journey; This is the only way I can maintain a consistent writing schedule…and my sanity. My topics are going to…
Another Year of Blessings
As I turn a year older, I can honestly say that I’m truly blessed. I have my friends, family, health and dreams. The worst thing going on in my life right now is my car is on life-support, which really isn’t a totally bad thing. It’s just a sign that I need a new ride….
I’m Speaking at the 2015 Steel Pen Creative Writers’ Conference!
I’m geeked to share that I will be presenting, Build Your Brand and Bottom Line Through Blogging , at the Indiana Writers’ Consortium’s 2015 Steel Pen Creative Writer’s Conference. This was actually the title of an article I wrote for Social Media Today. Of course, it will be filled with more information, as well content…
Many Thanks to YWCA for Pretty LinkedIn
I want to thank Ms. Trinity Dishmon, YWCA and their partners, LinkedIn, Ulta Beauty, The University of Chicago and OtterBase for a wonderful experience at Pretty LinkedIn on Saturday. In addition to getting feedback on how to create a more effective LinkedIn Profile (mine kinda sucks), we got makeup and head shots. And I must…