I understand the power of social media and blogging. I love both. I also understand that we have a lot to say and these tools give us free reign to say what we want and how we want. However, as an avid reader and writer, I need you to understand that people are NOT trying…
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Do You Absolutely HATE Writing?
I NEED you! I’m looking for people who absolutely HATE writing or who just break out in hives from the thought of writing. This information will be used in developing writing training programs. Please provide the following information in the comment section below: 1. Your Age 2. Why you hate writing? 3. What can be…
Cool Discovery: Put Your Face on A Magazine Cover
While conducting research for a Time Magazine cover for a blog post, I found a site, Mag My Pic, where you can put your face on a fake magazine cover. I know you’re wondering, “Why would I want to do that?” For me, it was fun. Secondly, it took away the reality of all of…
If You Find This Book, Buy it For Me…I’ll Pay You Back
I found this awesome book at Harold Washington Library and would like to own it, but I don’t want to pay the $25 asking price of Amazon. Therefore, if you see it at a thrift store or used book store, pick it up for me. But don’t pay more than $5 for it. I’ll pay…
My Dreams of Being in Time Magazine Shattered….Temporarily
Time Magazine is one of my “dream” publications to write for. I have an idea that would fit perfectly, but they only accept articles written by staff members. That’s OK. I have come up with two ways to get into this magazine: 1) as a subject matter expert and 2) as a staff member. Now,…
You’ll Never Run Out of Things to Write
I went to Harold Washington Library to conduct research on topics and resources to develop my upcoming writing workshops. I started my search with “How to Write.” There were over 920 results! This not only gave me a listing of books on the rules of writing, it also gave me writing topics. Do you know…
Happy Labor Day from Marcie
Wishing many blessings on this Labor Day.
Be Careful What You Wish For…Even with Books
I absolutely love books. There were two books in particular I really wanted: The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith and The Law of Success by Napoleon Hill. So, I got what I wanted. And boy… did I get it. How about The Wealth of Nations has over 1,200 pages and The Law of Success…
Black People in Chicago Were Not Always Allowed to Roller Skate Indoors
In fact, Black people were first allowed to roller skate indoors at the Savoy Ballroom in Chicago’s Bronzeville community on December 8, 1938 thanks to Jimmie Davis, the manager of The Savoy at that time. I don’t have the newspaper articles back this up because the microfilm machines were down at the Vivian Harsh Research…
13 Reasons Why Writers Should Blog
Great news! My guest post, 13 Reasons Why Writers Should Blog, was published on About Freelance Writing. This is exciting because it not only shows my writing expertise, it also helps to sell my blogging knowledge. Check out my story now! Image: Lifehack