I will be presenting Benefit Big by Blogging for Business at the Independent Writers of Chicago (IWOC) meeting on Tuesday, June 11th from 5 pm to 7 pm. In addition to highlighting the benefits of owning a blog, I will share details on how to blog for yourself, as well as clients. Register at IWOC…
Author: Ms. Marcie
I am a writer, blogger, trainer and author who loves sharing little known and unknown facts.
Need a WordPress Plugin for Your Site? Here Are 5 Things to Consider
Recently I was searching for an event calendar plugin for my blog. I went to the WordPress plugin depository, entered “event calendar” in the search box and at least 10 pages of results appeared. I just wanted a calendar to post my in-person and virtual events and interviews, nothing fancy or complicated. As I sat…
Poets United 25th Anniversary
Join the members of Poets United, one of Chicago’s premier poetry clubs, at their 25th anniversary. This event will be held from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the Beverly Library on Saturday, June 15, 2019.
Is Sticker Shock Killing Your Dream of Business Ownership??
Don’t let it. I’ve spoken with several people who have not started pursuing their dreams of business ownership because of the costs involved. I get it. Dreams are expensive. A $100 idea can easily snowball into thousands of dollars. And that’s before the project has launched. If you desire to start a business and…
Could You Be Getting More from Your Career??
No one is ever going to say that any job is wonderful 100% of the time. The reality is that there are always going to be days where you would just really rather hide yourself away and ignore the world for a little while. After all, that’s why they call it work. However, if you’re…
Freelance Writer Website Checklist
All freelance writers should have websites. Here’s why. First, it’s your online home where you can do whatever you want. Use can include any information you want; design it the way you want; and add any element to make it look and function the way you want. Second, people can find you online 24/7. They…
The SME Old Story: Becoming A Subject Matter Expert
Whether you are looking to start a blog or find a skill more attuned to your freelance sensibilities, you have to become a Subject Matter Experts or SME. We can argue that it’s far more difficult for entrepreneurs to become experts these days, when the market dictates that we have to be a jack…
Thank You for Participating in My Blogger’s Block Challenge
Thanks to everyone who participated in my blogger’s block challenge. Even if you were unable to publish all eight weeks of the challenge, you’re still a winner because you put forth the effort. Feel free to contact me if you need consulting or coaching services; to conduct trainings for your group; or to hire me…
Blogger’s Block Challenge Wrap Up [Week 8: Link Post]
This is week eight of my Blogger’s Block Challenge and I’m wrapping up with links to the seven posts I published for the challenge. Week 1: How to Manage Multiple Blogs and Maintain Your Sanity Week 2: 4 Quick Tricks for Growing Your Social Media Following Organically Week 3: Rejection Therapy: What It Is and…
Lessons in Customer Service [Week 7: List Post]
After years of working with internal and external customers in corporations, nonprofit organizations and government, following are a few lessons in customer service I’ve learned. Treat others the way you want to be treated. Period. Be kind to everyone. You may be the nicest person they encounter that day. You will make mistakes. Try to…