What would make someone walk everywhere in silence for over a decade? Do you have the audacity to ask strangers for things with the goal of being rejected? How about leaving a highly paid, lucrative career to follow your heart? Could you do it and be okay with it? You will read about at least…
Author: Ms. Marcie
I am a writer, blogger, trainer and author who loves sharing little known and unknown facts.
My 2014 Holiday Wish List
A few months ago I wrote about gadgets that all writers and bloggers should have. Well, it’s time for me to upgrade and here are gadgets on my 2014 wish list this holiday. Let me know if you see any deals on these items. Thanks! HP Pavillion X 2 Apple Macbook Pro Apple IPod Touch…
Things I’m GOING to Do
I had to change the title of this article from “Things I’d Like to Do If I Had Time” to “Things I’m GOING to do.” Why the change? Because the “if” was total BS. All of these things have been on my “want to do list” for a while and I had to ask myself,…
My Bulletin Article: Irene Faulkner
I had the honor of interviewing Gerard Faulkner, the son of Irene Faulkner, a multi-talented artist who probably didn’t get the recognition she deserved before she died. After learning more about her gifts and talents, I was even more honored to have been assigned this piece for the Chicago Independent Bulletin community newspaper.
Blue Magnet Interactive’s Recap of Get Heard Above the Noise on Social Media
Read Blue Magnet Interactive’s recap of our Social Media Week presentation, Get Heard Above the Noise on Social Media. It was great to see my team’s name in writing. Thanks for sharing Team Blue Magnet Interactive.
Starting January 2015: Black History Book Club
I am starting a Black History Book Club in January 2015. We will read one book every quarter We will meet via conference call every other week (or other agreed upon time) to discuss the book Members can select the books we’ll read Members can facilitate the discussions We will determine a group name after…
Just Sharing: Reviews of My Books
I’m so excited! I got the first review of my book, How to Write Powerful Professional Bios, after at least 50 books sold on Smashwords. Since I’m sharing, here are the Amazon reviews for 62 Blog Posts to Overcome Blogger’s Block. Sharing is caring: Have you purchased either of my books? Can you be a…
Read My Article on Business to Community
Learn how to build relationships with bloggers in my article, 10 Smart Strategies to Build Relationships with Bloggers, on Business 2 Community.
Luvvie, All Bloggers Thank You
This is by far one of the best blog posts I have ever read. I’m not just saying this because I like Luvvie and admire her accomplishments; I’m saying it because she spoke so boldly about what many bloggers feel. Hopefully, brands will listen…and pay! Here are a few things Luvvie said that really stood…
10 Smart Strategies to Build Relationships with Bloggers
This article was originally published on Business 2 Community on October 22, 2014. One day I was having a conversation with a musician that expressed ill feelings toward a popular music blogger who had ignored his request to help him promote his music. I asked the musician three questions, all of which he responded in…