Recently, I have had conversations with several people who expressed interest in writing books but lack writing skills. From those discussions, I noticed three categories that aspiring authors fall into. First, there are the people who want to write but lack skills. Then, there are people who clearly have stories in them, but don’t want…
Author: Ms. Marcie
I am a writer, blogger, trainer and author who loves sharing little known and unknown facts.
Do You Think I Can Give Up Blogging for a Month?
I said I was going to stop blogging for the month of December to compile my research for my roller skating book. In my mind, I can do it. Realistically, I’m not so sure. So, I ask you, my readers: Do you think I can give up blogging for a month? [polldaddy poll=5640012]
Marcie’s Book Review: “How to Write a Sentence and How to Read One”
No disrespect to Professor Stanley Fish, the author of “How to Write a Sentence and How to Read One,” but this book is too long and too complicated to teach people how to write a sentence. First of all, a book on how to write a sentence should NOT be 163 pages. That’s even intimidating…
Quick Update: Roller Skating Site Not Ready
Hi All! Just wanted to let you know that my roller skating site is not ready :(. Not because of my slacking…this time. I’m waiting for approval to use someone’s image. Hopefully, they’ll respond soon.
Internships/Fellowships at Democracy Now! – Apply by November 15, 2011
*News Production Fellowship * Democracy Now!, a New York-based independent, non-commercial daily radio/TV/Internet news hour is seeking applicants for three paid internships/fellowships beginning in early 2012 in the concentrations listed below. 1) Video/TV News Production*–must be proficient in video shooting and editing with Final Cut Pro. Duties will include filming speeches, press conferences and protests…
3 Considerations for Writing Content for Your Blog
There is saying that, “It’s not what you say; it’s how you say it.” Well, in blogging, that is NOT true. What you say is just as important as how you say it – literally and figuratively. There are three ways to ensure that you say what you want to say in the way you…
Progress Report: Roller Skating Site Will Launch November 1, 2011
Marcie’s note: This post is more for accountability than sharing my progress. I am ashamed to say that I have been procrastinating on completing my roller skating site for months EVEN THOUGH I need the information I am requesting from people on the site for my book. Shame on me. It should have been done…
Marcie’s Inspiration: Keep Your Dreams to Yourself
I was having a conversation with my friend who supports me in his own way. He does listen and provides feedback, but I am going to remove him from my list of people who I share my dreams with. Dream Killer I was telling him that I am going to provide writing training to corporations….
Become an Education Watchdog – October 27, 2011
5 Interview “Dos” When Sharing Your Personal Story
I interviewed a person for his personal story, and it was THE worst interview I’ve had this year. Although stories are important in getting your message to others, he had stories for EVERYTHING. Not just regular stories, but big gigantic stories which generally concluded with me asking additional questions because he had not really answered…