What is the ONE thing all ALL bloggers need? Content. And it is for this reason I’m writing The BIG Book of Blog Content. It was also created to ensure that bloggers never experience bloggers block again. It is 50% complete and will be ready for sale by the end of this month. My book…
Author: Ms. Marcie
I am a writer, blogger, trainer and author who loves sharing little known and unknown facts.
Nothing Much Has Changed in Black History in 70 Years
You know I’m researching Chicago Roller Skating History and Black Roller Skating in Chicago, right? So, I’m stuck in the 1942 Chicago Defender because there was so much going on in this city and I have to check it out. The article from the June 20, 1942 issue stuck with me because it shows how…
Moving on Up Like the Jeffersons in Writing
When I tell people in Chicago that I’m submitting my Dr. Maya Angelou interview to publications, the first three that come to their minds are Ebony, Jet and The Chicago Defender. My response to all three suggestions is No, No and No. I understand why these publications come to mind – they are still the…
Read My Story in This Week’s Chicago Independent Bulletin Newspaper
Marcie Hill Will Be Holding a Blogging Q & A Session on March 17, 2012
I will be holding a Blogging Q & A Session from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Beverly Library on Saturday, March 17, 2012. This is your chance to ask any blogging question you have, from how to get started to how to create content to how to promote your site. Beverly is located at…
Women History Month & Other March Observances
March is Women’s History Month. Take the time to celebrate the women who have paved the way for the freedoms many women enjoy today. To learn more about unknown women’s contributions to our history, check out Amazing Women in History. You will find stories of women that have never been told. March is also Craft…
I’m a Writing Shero
Note: I’m not qualified to fill Mrs. Obama’s shoes, but this is a cool image. I was at an office last week and I shared with someone that I had left my job in human resources to pursue my passion of writing. The person told another young lady who approached me when I was preparing…
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Watch my 1st Video Recorded Skype Interview with Entrepreneur Matthew Williams
I’m really excited about this interview with entrepreneur Matthew Williams for two reasons. First, to see a young entrepreneur in action was totally inspirational. Second, I FINALLY got a chance to use Vodburner to record my Skype interview. Ok, I removed the original first three sentences because my friend, Maria Munoz, told me “that it…
What Do Soul Train, Roller Skating & Fun Town Have in Common?
The answers: me and Chicago. Actually, these are stories I am working on and I need your help finding these people. Soul Train Were you an original Soul Train Dancer who shook your groove thang in Chicago? If this you or someone you know, please contact me. Roller Skating I am still working on…