While planning my blog posts for next year, I considered repurposing content on this site. This seemed like good idea until I realized that I didn’t even know what was on my site. I then decided to look for a WordPress plugin that would allow me to download all posts on Marcie Writes. Just like…
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My Lessons as a CyberNavigator at Chicago Public Library
I worked a short stint as a CyberNavigator at Chicago Public Library (CPL) and it was a rewarding and eye-opening experience. I applied for the position because I enjoy training people on software programs and it made me a better person, personally and professionally. My fellow CyberNavigators and our coordinator were SUPER supportive. We communicated…
Adult Daughters Complicated Relationships With Their Aging Mothers [Video]
Through personal experience and research, Dr. Janice Fortman discovered that relationships between adult daughters and their aging mothers were a bit complicated. This would seem natural if they had always bumped heads throughout their lives. This was not the case. This dynamic existed between mothers and daughters that were close. Do you find yourself in…
Two New Calendars on Marcie Writes
Due to an increase in the number of webinars, workshops, interviews and other projects I’m working on, I added an event calendar and appointment calendar to Marcie Writes to organize and manage my time and my life. Here’s why. New Calendars on Marcie Writes Appointment Calendar Trying to schedule consultations and interviews is grueling, especially…
Get Your Tickets for How We Roll: History of Black Skating in Chicago – December 8, 2018
You are invited to my event, How We Roll: History of Black Skating in Chicago. I decided to have this event to commemorate the 80th year of the very first day black people were able to roller skate indoors in Chicago. After all these years, there’s still a pretty big roller skate community in the windy…
Celebrating My 1500th Post on Marcie Writes
Join me in celebrating the 1500th post on Marcie Writes: 5 Ways 62 Blog Posts to Overcome Blogger’s Block Helps Bloggers. I’ve published 1500 posts on several blogs I’ve owned over the past 10 years and they’ve all been transferred to this site. There are posts from shortyindahouse.wordpress.com, marciewrites.wordpress.com, As Not Seen on TV, Overcoming…
5 Ways 62 Blog Posts to Overcome Blogger’s Block Book Benefit Bloggers
Without content, there would be no blogs. You can have the most memorable domain name, the best web hosting service and the coolest design. But none of that means anything without content. Because it’s not always easy for bloggers to create content, I published 62 Blog Posts to Overcome Blogger’s Block book and companion guide….
12 Smart Tips on How to Run a Successful Online Business [Guest Post]
You are not exactly eager to stay stuck in a “9 to 5” rut, and would rather make use of your entrepreneurial skills to run an online business. But do you have a proper understanding of what it takes to make an online business successful? Well, the number of online businesses that perish every year…
Is Writing Your Story on Your Bucket List? Learn How on November 17th
I have spoken to several people who have expressed interest in writing their stories. They all say that their stories would blow people’s minds. Interestingly, none of these people have even begun to making this happen. I think they were waiting for me to offer to write it. Uh, no. However, if writing your…
10 Ways to Overcome Blogger’s Block Using Facebook
With over 2 billion monthly active users and over 1 billion daily active users, Facebook is by far the most popular social network. One of the main attractions to Facebook is connecting with people you know. However, once they “gotcha”, they offer several features to keep you there: live video, games, groups, ads and the…