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,…
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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…
My Lessons from Blogging While Brown
I really enjoyed myself at the Blogging While Brown conference this weekend, and I walked away feeling like a new person. There was a good vibe in the place and everyone pretty much connected. In fact, the relationships were so strong that I almost felt like an outsider initially. The hearts and sincerity were so…
I’m SO Confused! What IS My Brand?
I had a blast at Blogging While Brown. I learned a lot, met good people…man, it was awesome. Another good thing that came from the conference was a state of confusion. It could be considered a bad thing if it weren’t helpful. I went to BWB as @thewritedesign but I ended up engaging as @marcie_hill….
Dear Airport Security: Don’t Lie to Me
So, I was told that I was randomly selected for a security at the airport on yesterday. I hate it when people lie to me – even if their job requires them to do so. My selection was not random. There was something that triggered the check, which is why I was told to step…
How The Movie,The Ugly Truth, Helped Me
I watched The Ugly Truth and was intrigued by the character, Mike Chadway, played by Gerard Butler. Not for reasons most people would think. Don’t get me wrong, Chadway was handsome with his rugged good looks and charm. But his in-your-face personality and brutal honesty about relationships from a male point of view and wit…
Berlin Capital Program for JournalistS & Journalism Students – Apply by July 29, 2011
The Fulbright Commission in Berlin is pleased to announce the Berlin Capital Program 2011 for young American journalists and journalism students – December 4 – 11, 2011 The program has been designed to foster transatlantic relations and to promote professional and academic networks between Germany and the U.S. It offers young U.S. journalists the opportunity…
It’s Okay Not to OFFER to help
This past month several people have offered to help me with writing my sponsorship letter to send the letter to potential sponsors to help with my presentation for the Blogging While Brown conference And none of these people have followed through. Am I disappointed? Yes. Did it affect me greatly? No. In fact, the whole…
Writing is My Purpose, but What’s My Purpose in Writing?
What is my purpose in writing? This question has been heavy on my mind for the past couple days because the things I said I wanted to do over the last year – and have not done – are coming back to me full force. And I can no longer ignore them. When I first…