This is the first of four posts in my Freelance Writing Mistakes series. I’m sharing my mistakes and successes with the goal of making your freelance writing journey easier. A career in freelance writing is not for the faint of heart. There are no freelance writing degrees or roadmaps to success. Your success is determined…
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Check Out CWA’s March 2016 Newsletter
I am the editor of the Chicago Writers Association newsletter and wanted to share my handiwork. I am especially proud of the images because I used skills learned in my Photoshop class. Click on the image to read it.
Dear Readers: Let’s Chat Live
I am on a mission to have in-person “getting to know you” conversations with my online connections, including my blog readers. As you know, there is more to people than what we read on their social media profiles. Why is This Important? Online is nice; in-person is better. Also, people do business with people they know,…
Coming Soon: Blog Series on My Mistakes
I’ve embarked on a personal mission to speak to as many of my social media connections as possible. If verbal conversations are not possible, I would at least like to engage them in “getting to know you better” emails. This past Friday I spoke with a young lady who is writing for peanuts. I didn’t…
My Roller Skating Presentation in the Independent Bulletin Newspaper
Just wanted to share the coverage of my roller skating presentation, Rolling Down Memory Lane, was published in the Independent Bulletin newspaper. Check it out below.
3 Organizations That Are Boosting My Personal and Professional Growth
As long as I’ve been blogging, I just realized that I have not shared the writing, blogging and speaking organizations to which I belong that are boosting my personal and professional growth. Allow me to introduce Chicago Writers Association, Windy City Bloggers and Toastmasters. I’ve been a member of Chicago Writers Association (CWA) for three…
My Accomplishments this Week
I am proud to share my accomplishment this week. Freelance Writing In addition to my article, “8 Places in Chicago to Celebrate Black History Year Round” being published in the Chicagoist, I had three more noteworthy accomplishments. Before I go forward, can I just say that completing the article for the Chicagoist was a challenge?…
Read My Article in the Chicagoist
I am excited to share my article, 8 Places in Chicago to Celebrate Black History Year-Round, was published in the Chicagoist on yesterday. Check it out when you get a chance.
Recap: Rolling Down Memory Lane at Mather’s Cafe
My presentation, “Rolling Down Memory Lane”, at Mather’s Cafe was really fun. The room was full of people who used to – and still do – roller skate, so there was lively conversation about roller skating memories. And I am so grateful for everyone who attended and supported. Specifically, Chuck Freilich,Director of Repriorment and Lifelong…
Roll Down Memory Lane with Me on March 11th
Join me as I discuss 125+ years of Chicago Roller Skating history in Rolling Down Memory Lane: Skating in Chicago. My presentation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Mather’s Cafe, 33 E. 83rd Street, on Friday, March 11, 2016. Call (773) 488-2801 to register in advance. Suggested donation: $5.00. Hope you can…