Up in Here: Jailing Kids on Chicago’s Other Side. Mark Dostert. University of Iowa Press, September 1, 2014, Trade Paperback and E-Book, 254 pages. This review was originally published on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 on Windy City Reviews. Reviewed by Marcie Hill. It was a pleasure to review Up in Here: Jailing Kids on Chicago’s…
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Special: 62 Blog Posts to Overcome Blogger’s Block Workbook for $15
Recently I had creative block, which is worse than writers block and blogger’s block combined. I couldn’t even think of blog post ideas; and trying to produce content in any format was a joke. After a few weeks of physical and mental rest, I pulled out my 62 Blog Posts to Overcome Blogger’s Block Companion…
Business Tricks Entrepreneurs Can Learn from Circus Performers
I went to the Universoul Circus in Washington Park in Chicago, and was in total awe of the ability of the performers. The amount of work and commitment they put into their performances showed in their grace and execution. Can your clients say the same about you? Does your level of commitment and work ethic show…
I’m Baaaack from Break
After a much needed brain break, I’m baaaaaaack! Here’s what I’ve been doing while I was away. My biggest accomplishment: jumping in 10 feet at the pool. I learned how to swim last year but would not hang out in the deep end to save my own life, literally and figuratively. I got tired of…
Read My Interview with 1968 Olympian Leon Coleman
I love history and am truly honored to meet living legends. Check out my interview with 1968 Olympian Leon Coleman in the Chicago Independent Bulletin newspaper. Save
Taking a Break – Returning in June
Hey all, I’ve been burning the candles at both ends and have burned out. Therefore, I’m taking a break and will return in June. I can’t serve you if I’m not taking care of myself. I may post occasionally, and will respond to emails sent via contact form. Be blessed and SUPER productive. Take care!…
4 Simple Ways Writers Can Improve Their Work
Writing really is an art. Being able to communicate while enchanting and enticing readers isn’t something that everyone who puts pen to paper can achieve. As a writer you are constantly growing because each piece you write allows you to improve and expand in skills and knowledge. Whether you’re a blogger, author, poet or specialize…
New Flyer for Branding & Book Marketing for Authors Workshop
Just wanted to share the new flyer for the Branding & Book Marketing for Authors workshop that will be held on from 9:30 am to 12:30 on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Columbia College. It was a designed by fellow Chicago Writers Association board member, Christina Rodriguez. Let me know if you need her info…
30 Content Promotion Strategies
If you offer a product or service, you need to promote it. I’ll be honest, this is not my strength and I’m working on getting better. To help you successfully spread the word about your offerings, I have provided a list of 30 content marketing strategies to market and promote your products, services, blogs, content,…
5 Ways to Take Your Writing Career to New Heights
A lot of scribes end up getting stuck in their writing careers, unable to get to the next level they imagined when they first decided to earn money writing. To avoid this happening to you, here are five ways to take your writing career to new heights. Take Your Writing Career to New Heights 1….