I’ve had many conversations with people in the following three stages of book writing. People who are “thinking about” writing a book. They haven’t started yet. People who have started and tossed it to the side because life happened, but they are committed to finishing their work. They need help getting their writing mojo back…
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Five Ways Writing Helps with the Healing Process
My friend is going through a divorce. During our 45 minute conversation, she replayed all of the evil things said and done to her by her ex-husband and his then mistress. As a generally happy person, I got tired of listening to the negativity. But I held tight. After all, she is a friend in…
Marcie’s Media Moment: The Weiner Guy
So, the news has been abuzz about Representative Anthony Weiner sending lewd images on Twitter. And this is absolutely hilarious to me. The fact that the media is making a big stink about the guy showing his parts is stupid. We have public officials with missing mistresses and high-paid hookers, but they want to scream…
The Brand of Marcie
For all I’ve been doing the past few years to develop The Write Design Company (TWDC)and Shorty: Your Chicago South Side Resource, there is something I have not been doing, which is definitely more profitable: building the brand of Marcie. People who know me know I’m a writer and blogger, which is cool. But the…
My Experience at South Loop Elementary School on June 2nd
My friend, Maria Munoz, called out of her friends to speak at Career Day at South Loop Elementary School. I answered the call and it was a great blessing. Each grade came to the library to hear Kerry, Frank and me speak about our professions. Kerry is the business manager for New City magazine; Frank…
I Am Doing Me
I posted on my status updates that I was rejected by a publication and I thought that was great news. My friend asked me if my LinkedIn was personal or professional. I told him professional. He felt that my comment was personal. I disagree. First of all, it shows that I am making efforts…
Am I Stupid for Helping Other People???
Ok, here’s the situation. I am in need of sponsorship to get to LA to present Live Blogging 101 at the Blogging While Brown and to accept my award for the Best Business Blog at the Black Weblog Awards. I’ve been reaching out to people to ask for the names of 5 companies that I…
Break’s Over…Vote for The Write Design Company for #3
It’s official. The Write Design Company has been selected as a finalist for the Best Business Blog for The Black Weblog Awards. Go to the site and vote for The Write Design Company for #3. You must enter your email address to vote. There are five pages. I’m not sure if you can skip all…
I’ll Be Back in July
The journey of success is not easy and a mental break is needed. I’ll be back on the same schedule in July with periodic updates in June on great things happening in my ventures. Thanks for your support and see you soon.
I’m Now a Diamond Member at Ezine Articles
My diamond membership gives me priority approval for my article submissions, a diamond next to my name and a low word count for articles. This is a small, but happy victory.