Author: Ms. Marcie
I am a writer, blogger, trainer and author who loves sharing little known and unknown facts.
Is this Offer of Help Worth It? [What Would You Do?]
Someone offered to speak on my behalf for an opportunity with which I’m seeking. While I know this person could probably move the process forward, I’ll probably decline. You’re probably thinking, “Well, that’s dumb,” and on the surface, without knowing all the details, it may be. However, I feel that the cost of this…
I’m the Amazing Woman of Today!
I was blessed with the opportunity to be the first Amazing Woman of Today at Amazing Women in History. So, technically, I am officially in the pages of history. Many thanks to site owner, KeriLynn Engel for thinking of me. This lets me know that my sites are making a difference and people do really…
9 Reasons Why 62 Blog Posts to Overcome Blogger’s Block Costs $99
A lot of people ask me, “Why does your book cost $99? There are so many ways to answer that question, but let me counter with two questions of my own: “How much is it worth to you to keep your audience returning to your site because of the content you produce?” “How much are…
Book Review: The Renegade Writer’s Query Letters that Rock
Every now and then you need a reality check to let you know what you’re doing wrong. Well, The Renegade Writer’s Query Letters that Rock: The Freelance Writer’s Guide to Selling More Work Faster was my reality check. Authors Linda Formichelli and Diana Burrell provided a comprehensive overview list of query letters that rocked….
How to Write a Case Study
A case study is an extensive study of people, events, places, or systems to determine the success, failure, or change over a period of time. It is also a project where you can earn loads of money for a job well done. Since I have not written a case study recently, I am going to…
My Writing Fantasies
We have all fantasies. Some people desire to be thin; others desire riches. Still others just want peace. As you know, I am different. I have writing fantasies. Allow me to share my top three. Marcie’s Writing Fantasies 1. To write funny. I have a good sense of humor but I really haven’t put forth…
Bad Sex on T.V.? [Media Moment]
Bad Sex on TV? I was watching Boss on Starz and campaign guru Kitty O’Neill and reporter Sam Miller had sex, which looked very real. Afterward, they were making post-sex small-talk, looking all mellow and relaxed. As I watched this couple, I started wondering if any T.V. show or movie ever showed characters having bad…
Free Workshop: Mobilizing Ethnic Communities to Vote – October 2, 2012
The Ethnic News Media at Community Media Workshop (CMW) is sponsoring Mobilizing Ethnic Communities to Vote, a FREE brown bag session intended to help journalists find out what issues are impacting ethnic communities this election year and campaigns to engage these communities to create stronger civic engagement. Moderated by Stephen Franklin from CMW, the panelists for…
Authors: Which Social Media Sites Work Best for You? [Discussion]
I ask this question because I was advised to to create a Facebook page for my book, 62 Blog Posts to Overcome Blogger’s Block. It’s pretty much a bulletin board for status updates; there is no interaction. I pretty much had to stalk people to like my page. Of course, I could always start…