I am have been working on my story about music industry guru, George Daniels, for at least three days with at least six re-writes. This is sooooooo challenging. Our interview lasted about 2.5 hours, and I got so much information. The problems is, I want to use it all but I have a 400-word limit. …
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My Thoughts on Letter from Census Bureau
I got this letter from the Census Bureau telling me that the information I provide will be used to “help each community get its fair share of government funds for highways, schools, health facilities, and many other programs you and your neighbors need. Without a complete, accurate census, your community may not receive its fair…
People’s Use of Technology is Pissing Me Off
Why do people send you an e-mail when you ask them to call you back? Why do people respond to e-mail messages with text messages? Why do people respond to phone calls with text messages? WHAT’S WRONG WITH USING THE PHONE???? Ugh! This is so freakin’ annoying!!
Need 95 Years Olds Who Lived in Bronzeville in Chicago
I found an excellent topic which I’m discovering very few people have knowledge about. I’m so excited. However, I need people 95 years old who lived in Bronzeville in Chicago in the 1920s. I already reached out to Dr. Margaret Burroughs, founder of DuSable Museum of African American History, and she could not help. So,…
Adding Graphic/Web Design to My Skillset
I can officially enroll in my graphic/web design classes. I am so excited! I will have Photoshop, InDesign, Flash and Dreamweaver skills by the end of the summer. Woo hoo! Picture my resume: Writing Blogging Photography Videography Photoshop Dreamweaver Flash Dreamweaver Premiere WordPress What does this mean? The better I get at all of these…
I Am FINALLY Getting Paid for Writing!
I had my first official interview with the one magazine, and I’m editing True Elegance. I am so excited! Now, I have to send query letters to a couple magazines this month to ensure I reach my publishing goals for the year. In the meantime, I am going to start offering Live Blogging services through…
My Publishing Goals
I am on a mission to get published in the following magazines before the end of this year: Chicago Magazine Legacy Magazine Essence Magazine Time Magazine I guess I better get my pen in gear and make it happen!
The Cost to Educate vs.The Cos…
The Cost to Educate vs.The Cost to Incarcerate http://asnotseenontv.info/2010/03/08/the-cost-to-educate-vs-the-cost-to-incarcerate/
The Cost to Educate vs. The Cost to Incarcerate Children
From Marcie Hill: This story is being re-published with a few revisions because it is a topic that is really on my heart right now. I am going to go on a limb here to discuss something that we will probably NEVER see on TV – the cost of educating a child versus the cost…
Writing Career Moving on Up!
I have been asked to edit True Elegance Magazine and write for another start-up magazine which cannot be mentioned until the confidentiality information has been worked out. I’m excited. I’ll share more details as they become available.