In case you haven’t noticed, I love interviewing people. And here are two interviews that were posted on The Write Design Company and Shorty: Your Chicago South Side Resource. This is my “just because” interview with life coach and professional speaker Da-Nay Macklin. We discussed her journey to becoming a life coach and the story…
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You’re Invited to MJM Speakers’ Circle Open House on May 5th
My Toastmasters Club, MJM Speakers’ Circle, is having an open house on Saturday, May 5, 2012, and you are welcome to join us. You will have the chance to meet members who have earned the highest designation in the organization; hear inspirational speeches AND hang with me! Meeting details: Thurgood Marshall Library 7506 S. Racine…
Quick Update on Marcie’s Blogging Book
As my blogging book, 62 Blog Posts to Overcome Bloggers Block , nears completion, I just wanted to give a quick update. You will probably learn more about blog posts in my book than you’ve ever thought possible. Over 50 worldwide bloggers are featured. You will know some and will be introduced to others. The…
Marcie’s Top 10 “Must Read” Success Books
I am very scholastic in nature. All of these books will help change your mind to get you to the next level in your life – personally and professionally. They have definitely helped me. Yes, I have read all of these books and they are all in my library. They should be in yours, too….
Conversation with Aminah Hanan, Executive Director of Blogging While Brown [Audio]
Do you recall my post a few weeks ago reporting that I was going to Blogging While Brown Conference? Well, you can hear about what’s going to happen in Philadelphia this year from Aminah Hanan, the Executive Director of BWB. Are you ready to go? Register for BWB 2012 today!
Cheeseland by Randy Richardson
I had the pleasure of interviewing author Randy Richardson on Tuesday to discuss his presidency of The Chicago Writers Association as well as his upcoming book, Cheeseland. I received the cover of his book after our interview was posted. Thus, it an honor to present it to you the cover of Cheeseland. This makes his…
What’s Up With Marcie
I realize that my new followers may not be fully aware of ALL my ventures and projects, so here is a quick update. Blog Content Book My blog content book will be completed by Friday, April 27, 2012. It will be available for sale in May 2012. I finally have a title. The Write Design…
Conversation with Author Randy Richardson [AUDIO]
Randy Richardson wears many hats. In addition to being a full-time attorney, father and husband, he is an award-winning journalist, author and the President of the Chicago Writers Association (CWA). Although it was cool to learn about his role with CWA, it was exciting to learn about his upcoming book, Cheeseland, which will be…
10 Ways to Keep Your Freelance Writing Mojo Going
Are you a seasoned writer who sometimes gets discouraged about your writing results? Are you a new freelance writer who gets stuck because you don’t know what to do next? Are you an aspiring writer who would like to see your name in ANY publication byline for your two minutes of fame? If you answered…
10 Ways to Keep Your Freelance Writing Mojo Going
This article was originally posted on Clara54 Writer’s Blog on April 16, 2012. In 2008 I left my human resources career to pursue my passion of writing. I was published in a local magazine the following month. That was a great start to my journey, which seemed very promising. I thought that one success…