First, I just applied to write for Mashable, the top social media guide. I have an article angle that I know will fit their needs. I’ll let you know when they contact me. Second, I had the pleasure of a full 5-minute conversation with Sun-Times reporter, Mary Mitchell, at the National Association of Black Journalist…
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The Writing Life of Marcie Hill: Marcie’s Lessons – June 2010
Here are my lessons for June. I have everything and everyone I need at this moment to make my dreams come true I know more than I think I know I am smarter than I think I am My success or failure is in my hands It helps to be surrounded by people who care…
Lessons Bloggers Can Learn from Roller Skaters
Yes, there are lessons that bloggers can learn from roller skaters. Read my guest post 3Cs Bloggers Can Learn From Roller Skaters at Blondish.net
Double Standards in America
America is chock full of double standards. We’re the land of the free, yet slavery existed for over 400 years. In Arizona, Latinos have to present proof that they are legal residents of the United States. Being a country lead by men, women still cannot do what the opposite sex can do based on their…
Live Blog Replay from 2010 Internet Retailer Conference
The Internet Retailer Conference & Exhibition was really nice. This is first of many conferences I’ll be live blogging from for The Write Design Company. To read my blog sessions and tweets from the event, click the following links. Event Cast: Internet Retailer Conference – June 8, 2010 Event Cast: Internet Retailer Conference – June…
Lessons Learned from Attending Internet Retailers Conference
I’m on day three of the 2010 Internet Retailers Conference, and I have enjoyed my experience. This event was truly an eye-opener for me as conferences and conventions are my primary targets for my writing business. I would like to share some of the lessons learned from attending this event. I am much smarter than…
I Need to Let My Personality Shine When Speaking
At my Toastmasters meeting this past Saturday, I realized that I would be da’ bomb if I would allow my personality to shine in my presentations. This thought occurred to me as I kept thinking about my ideal employees for my business: teenagers. I don’t know why I want to work with this group. I…
The Writing Life of Marcie Hill: I Have to Stop Being A Punk
I am a punk. Yes, confession is good for the soul, but what am I going to do about it? There are several reasons why I said this. First, there is no reason why I am NOT making money hand over fist RIGHT NOW. I know too much not too have money, and what I…
Black Women Need to Get Outraged Like the Pakistanis
There was an article in Yahoo about YouTube and Facebook being blocked in Pakistan because of “online content deemed offensive to Islam.” Both internet and mobile access were denied in that country. Two quotes in the article really got me to thinking… The first was from a young lady who said, “We are ready to…
Shorty’s On A Roll
So much has been going on. I am going to start blogging live from events starting this month. While I don’t know what will happen at the Internet Retailers Conference next week – and I’m not really concerned – I have to get started. This is the only way I can prove that my service…