I received a message from someone who made a judgment about me based on previous association, which was out of order, I think. He then followed up with the following conversation. A little background. This person fell off the face of the earth for at least 5 years. I went to a meeting he was…
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Crain’s is looking for a full-time social media intern
Crain’s Chicago Business is seeking a paid intern to assist with social media and community management. Knowledge and understanding of the business community is a must, and an excitement for emerging digital trends is key. Internship is full-time (M-F during normal business hours), and will last for approximately six months. Job Responsibilities: –Monitor, build and…
Do You or Did You Roller Skate? Your Skate Story is Needed
I am researching ROLLER SKATING (not inline or ice skating) for a book I am writing, and your story is needed. I don’t care how much or how little you skated, your story is important to me. Right now, I’m working on a site where you can submit your story. Until it is complete, please…
Marcie’s Story Updates
I am currently working on three stories which require me to wait for information from sources. However, I just want to give an update – mostly for my accountability purpose. School to Prison Pipeline I read that schools in a many states were having young people locked up for fighting in school. This is understandable…
Internship Opportunity at NBC 5 Chicago
NBC 5 is looking for college students with interest in broadcast journalism, the web and social media to intern during the morning daypart this fall. The position involves working closely with show producers, writers, reporter, anchors and executive producer. You will learn how to write for the air & web – and how to dig…
Check Out Our Live Blogging Feature in Rolling Out Magazine
Zondra Hughes featured The Write Design Company’s Live Blogging services in Rolling Out Magazine. Read more…
The 3 Main Reasons Why Your Book is Not Written
So, you say want to write a book and it’s not done. Why? What’s holding you back from completing the book that has been placed in you? Check out the top 3 reasons I discovered why your book isn’t written. 1. Excuses “I don’t have time” and “I can’t write” are the two main excuses…
So Much for Encouraging and Uplifting
I had a conversation with a guy who gives seminars ranging from $497 (early bird rate) to $997. He sent me the information and I told him that it wasn’t in my spending plan at this time. I also told him that I would catch him next time. If giving workshops is what he does,…
New Developments at Marcie Writes
To date, I have pretty much been blogging “safely” about my writing life and trying to keep the focus of my site on writing and my business ventures. I’m more than just a journalist and blogger. I’m more than just business. I’m a daughter, sister, friend, community advocate, Black history buff with a bit of…
Blogging While Brown Was a Dream Come True
Blogging While Brown (BWB) was a dream come true for me on so many levels. First, my Live Blogging 101 presentation was a success. The only snafu was the slow internet connection at one point which didn’t impact my presentation. That was my first presentation at a conference as well as the beginning of my…