ACE Tech Charter High School is looking for volunteers to help our 12th graders edit their college essays during on Thursday, September 18th, from 8:30am-12:30pm. Volunteers will work with students one-on-one and in small groups. No training or previous experience is required, simply an enthusiastic attitude and grammatical know-how. Click here to register. For…
Author: Ms. Marcie
I am a writer, blogger, trainer and author who loves sharing little known and unknown facts.
Read My Guest Post on Careerealism
Check out my guest post on Careerealism, “10 Reasons You Didn’t Get a Callback for the Interview” when you get a chance. Image: Careerealism
Get Heard Above the Noise on Social Media – September 23, 2014
My Social Media Team – Marki Lemons-Rhyal, Toure Muhummad and Scott Stewart – and I will be presenting “Get Heard Above the Noise” at Social Media Week Chicago 2014. If you would like to learn how to get your message heard on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and on your mobile phone, be sure to check our…
My Team & I Are Presenting at Social Media Week Chicago 2014
I am pleased to announce that my team – Marki Lemons-Rhyal, Toure Muhummad and Scott Stewart – and I will be presenting “Get Heard Above the Noise” at Social Media Week Chicago 2014. Our session will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Auditorium Building at Roosevelt University, 420 S. Michigan Avenue….
My Bulletin Article: Gift of Hope
My Bulletin Article: 4 Biggest Lies About Minimum Wage
For the past year or so, I have been hearing debates and receiving e-mails about minimum wage. I also attended a panel discussion sponsored by the Community Media Workshop to hear the stories of people who are working every day and are still struggling. This got to me to paying more attention to the…
62 Blog Posts to Overcome Blogger’s Block Will Be Published By October
Finally, after two looooooonnnnnggg years, I am pleased to report that my book, 62 Blog Posts to Overcome Blogger’s Block, will be published by October 2014. I’m not sure when the workbook will be completed, but I can say for sure that my book will be done. It’s been a long journey, but I’m here….
Recap from Writers Block Party
On Saturday, August 16, 2014, an audience of at least 40 writers, authors and aspiring authors attended the 3rd Annual Writers Block Party at the Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin, Illinois to learn how to promote themselves as writers and authors. Moderated by Tori Collins, president of CWA, I, along with my fellow panelists, Dana…
I’m Back from Blogcation
Happy Tuesday, all! I’m back, refreshed and ready to blog again. Although I have been taking a break from blogging, I haven’t been breaking completely. I was using this time to reflect; to connect with other writers and business owners; and to do stuff I’ve never done before. The Brand of Me Even though I’m…
Top 4 Reasons You Should Have a Professional Bio
This article was originally posted on Linkedin on August 5, 2014. Professionals are often told to have a current resume when looking for a job and to have business cards when attending networking events. One marketing tool they should have, but don’t really think about unless it’s requested, is a professional bio. If you are…