Gone are the days when being a “starving artist” is an option for writers. we have skills and talents that many companies are willing to pay for. I’m finding that individuals are not willing to for our services even when they understand the value of our services, so put them low on your target list….
Author: Ms. Marcie
I am a writer, blogger, trainer and author who loves sharing little known and unknown facts.
Watch My Interview with Mitch Mitchell
I had the pleasure of interviewing with my social media pal, Mitch Mitchell from I’m Just Sharing, this past Saturday. We talked about blogging, my career from HR to book publisher, and the process of publishing my book, 62 Blog Posts to Overcome Blogger’s Block. Be sure to subscribe to his YouTube Channel while you’re…
Poets United’s Black History Month Tribute – February 21st
You are invited to Poets United’s Black History Month Tribute, the first event of their “THREE IS A CHARM” poetry series. Featuring special guest Baba Grio, Leonard Lucas, the tribute will be held from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at the Beverly Library, 2121 W. 95th St. Poets United is…
Read My Author Income Article on Pen & Prosper
I told myself that I was going to write one guest post per month and I kicked off 2015 with the following post, Self-Published Authors: 4 Smart Strategies to Grow Your Income and Your Business, on Pen & Prosper. You see my theme this year is book publishing….I am sooooo happy my book is finished!…
Happy Black History Month!
Book Club I love Black history celebrate it throughout the year. Today I’m kicking off my virtual Black History Book Club. Contact me if you’re interested. Book Sales During this month, you can purchase my book, 62 Blog Posts to Overcome Blogger’s Block, for $29.99 (Regular price $49.99). Buy your copy today! Author Event I…
Check Out My Author Spotlight on Black Voices of Oshkosh
I happened upon this honor while conducting an internet search on my name (this is why it is important to conduct periodic searches on different search engines). Needless to say, I was pleased and surprised to find this profile on Tracey Robertson’s site, Black Voices of Oshkosh. Read the full article here.
Assignment: Write Yourself a Letter
I received an email that included this “Trick by Marketing Legend John Carlton” and thought this was the most powerful activity ever. I wanted to share this with you so you can experience the full power of this message. The email read: John’s trick is simple, but profound: sit down and write a letter to…
Read My Article “How to Save Money on Auto Repairs” on The Penny Hoarder
Read my article, 8 Simple Ways to Save Thousands of Dollars on Car Repairs, that was published on The Penny Hoarder during my December break. Be sure to leave a comment while you’re there.
My Journey to 62 Blog Posts Book
Yesterday I approved the final proof copy of my book, 62 Blog Posts to Overcome Blogger’s Block, and I am the happiest writer, author and blogger you know right now. I will be ordering my first set of books by the end of the week. It has been a loooooooooooooooooooooooong journey. I started drafting the…
Read My Article About “The Black Knights” By J.Marcellus Burke
I had the honor of interviewing J. Marcellus Burke (~aka Uncle Marty), the 87-year-old author of The Black Knights, for the Chicago Independent Bulletin newspaper. Yes, you read correctly. 87 years old! He started his book five years ago. If you’ve been making excuses for not working on your dreams or goals, you can stop…