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…
Category: The Writing Life of Marcie Hill
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….
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…
I Have Been Nominated for the 2011 Small Business Influencer Award
In addition to being a writer, blogger, live blogger, roller skater and community servant, I am also an entrepreneur. My business, The Write Design Company, boosts the online engagement and bottom lines of companies and events of all sizes through writing, blogging, live blogging and social media. We also provide training and coaching services….
Listen to My Interview with Diane Latiker from Kids Off the Block
I am partnering with We Are Not Alone – No Estamos Solos to highlight community heroes committed tot he prevention of youth violence. Diane Latiker, the Executive Director of Kids Off the Block, is one who comes to mind when people think of youth programs on the South Side. She opened her home to the…
The Brand of Marcie
For all I’ve been doing the past few years to develop The Write Design Company (TWDC)and Shorty: Your Chicago South Side Resource, there is something I have not been doing, which is definitely more profitable: building the brand of Marcie. People who know me know I’m a writer and blogger, which is cool. But the…
My Experience at South Loop Elementary School on June 2nd
My friend, Maria Munoz, called out of her friends to speak at Career Day at South Loop Elementary School. I answered the call and it was a great blessing. Each grade came to the library to hear Kerry, Frank and me speak about our professions. Kerry is the business manager for New City magazine; Frank…
Break’s Over…Vote for The Write Design Company for #3
It’s official. The Write Design Company has been selected as a finalist for the Best Business Blog for The Black Weblog Awards. Go to the site and vote for The Write Design Company for #3. You must enter your email address to vote. There are five pages. I’m not sure if you can skip all…
I’m Now a Diamond Member at Ezine Articles
My diamond membership gives me priority approval for my article submissions, a diamond next to my name and a low word count for articles. This is a small, but happy victory.
My Salute to Hurley Green
Hurley Green III, Managing Editor of The Chicago Independent Bulletin (The Bulletin) newspaper, is an absolute godsend. I know the impact he’s had on my life, and I’m sure many of the people whose lives he’s touched through The Bulletin would agree that he’s someone special. Every week for nearly 40 years The Bulletin has…