I received word from the Chicago Writers Association that the Association of Writers & Writing Programs (AWP)‘s Annual Conference & Bookfair is being held at Hilton Chicago and the Palmer House Hilton from February 29 to March 3, 2012. In my excitement, I was going to write a story announcing the event. BORING! Instead, I…
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Happy Black History Month & Other Observances
As you know, February is Black History Month. Last week, someone asked posted on Twitter: “Why is Black History month celebrated in the shortest month of the year.” Dr. Carter G. Woodson (I love this man!) selected February for Black Negro History Week in 1926 because it is the birth month of two people he…
Nope, No PhD for Me
Someone suggested I go back to school to get a PhD. Seriously? To study what? Better yet – for what??? He explained that I could get paid while I learn. Ok, these are my thoughts to that suggestion. Honestly, the first thing that came to mind was, “Blow it.” I am not opposed to going…
Welcome to My New Self-Hosted Marcie Writes
Hi All! Welcome to Marcie Writes. This site is a step up from my WordPress account. Expect more fun and exciting things going forward. I’m so excited! I do want to leave you with a few thoughts. In order to control your content and messages and to get paid for blogging, you have to OWN…
Brian Hanington is the Greatest!
While conducting research for my writing trainings, I found a white paper titled, “Ending the Writing Crisis: The Corporate Perspective”, written by Brian Hanington, President of Stiff Sentences Inc. I reached out to Brian for advice and he gave me 20 minutes of his time, which was a great blessing. I was concerned he wouldn’t…
I Will Be Answering Your Blogging Questions on Tuesday, January 31, 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? Get all of your questions answered at my Blogging Q & A Session on Tuesday, January 31, 2012. The event will…
Book Review: But Wait…There’s More!
I was advised to “watch informercials to learn how to market your business,” by my friend who wants me to start making real money. I was more than happy to read a book to expand my knowledge. However, I really wasn’t prepared for the first book I decided to read, “But Wait…There’s More! Tighten Your…
Want to Learn WordPress? Attend the 1-Day Workshop
Presented by Dante Hamilton, Founder, Chicago WordPress Meetup Group and Scott Winterroth, Pro Blogger and Chicago WordPress Consultant, this hands-on workshop is guaranteed to give you a full-fledged WordPress education in just one day on January 28, 2012. Lessons attendees will learn include WordPress 3.3 and the WP Dashboard Web hosting Selecting Themes Uploading Content…
How Much Would You Spend on a Pen?
Hi All, I was cleaning out my drawer and found a Mont Blanc pen that was given to me as a gift. At that time it was given to me, the luxury pen was running for $100. Would I had bought it then? I was right out of college with no job. Probably not. Would…
Many Thanks to Ronald T. Kellogg, Author of “The Psychology of Writing”
One day I was thinking about why some people don’t like to write. I know everyone won’t love it as much as I do, but still, I was curious. So, I decided to do a search on the psychology of writing. Lo and behold, there was actually a book, “The Psychology of Writing” by…