I had the pleasure of celebrating one year of Six Brown Chicks at The Shrine on Thursday, March 15, 2012. I already knew four of the six chicks – Dr. Dawj, Shoya, Yanni and Zondra – and had the pleasure of connecting with Deanna, Gina B. As I wrote in a previous post, Zondra is…
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My Blogging Q & A was a Success
My Blogging Q & A Session at Beverly Library on Saturday, March 17, 2011 was a success. I gave a brief presentation on what blogging is, who does it and why. Then our conversation went to social media, branding, domain names, and how much information should be shared on social sites. Very enlightening! Do you…
Check Out My Blogging Q & A Session at Beverly Library – Saturday, March 17, 2012
Are you curious about what a blog is and how it works? Do you want to know the difference between a website & a blog? What else would you like to know about blogging? I will be answering your questions at a Blogging Q & A Session from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday,…
Coming Soon: The BIG Book of Blog Content by Marcie Hill
What is the ONE thing all ALL bloggers need? Content. And it is for this reason I’m writing The BIG Book of Blog Content. It was also created to ensure that bloggers never experience bloggers block again. It is 50% complete and will be ready for sale by the end of this month. My book…
Nothing Much Has Changed in Black History in 70 Years
You know I’m researching Chicago Roller Skating History and Black Roller Skating in Chicago, right? So, I’m stuck in the 1942 Chicago Defender because there was so much going on in this city and I have to check it out. The article from the June 20, 1942 issue stuck with me because it shows how…
Moving on Up Like the Jeffersons in Writing
When I tell people in Chicago that I’m submitting my Dr. Maya Angelou interview to publications, the first three that come to their minds are Ebony, Jet and The Chicago Defender. My response to all three suggestions is No, No and No. I understand why these publications come to mind – they are still the…
Read My Story in This Week’s Chicago Independent Bulletin Newspaper
Marcie Hill Will Be Holding a Blogging Q & A Session on March 17, 2012
I will be holding a Blogging Q & A Session from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Beverly Library on Saturday, March 17, 2012. This is your chance to ask any blogging question you have, from how to get started to how to create content to how to promote your site. Beverly is located at…
Women History Month & Other March Observances
March is Women’s History Month. Take the time to celebrate the women who have paved the way for the freedoms many women enjoy today. To learn more about unknown women’s contributions to our history, check out Amazing Women in History. You will find stories of women that have never been told. March is also Craft…
I’m a Writing Shero
Note: I’m not qualified to fill Mrs. Obama’s shoes, but this is a cool image. I was at an office last week and I shared with someone that I had left my job in human resources to pursue my passion of writing. The person told another young lady who approached me when I was preparing…