My blog content book is moving right along, and I am so excited. I can honestly say that it’s truly a blessing to write about blogging, both of which I really enjoy. Anyway, here are 6 of the lessons I’ve learned thus far while writing my blog content book. Everyone’s Not Going to Say Yes…
Category: The Writing Life of Marcie Hill
Happy Updates: Dr. Maya Angelou Story & My Blog Content Book
Happy Monday! I just want to report the status of my Dr. Maya Angelou story and my blog content book. Dr. Maya Angelou My interview with Dr. Angelou will be published on the St. Louis Magazine blog this Wednesday, April 4th. This is amazing because it will be published in her hometown on her birthday….
Many Thanks to Jennifer Brown Banks & Dante Hamilton
I just have to thank veteran journalist and blogger Jennifer Brown Banks and Dante Hamilton, organizer of the Chicago WordPress Meetup Group, for their support in my professional endeavors. Jennifer organized the Blogging Q & A Session at Beverly Library on Saturday, March 17th. Dante allowed me to help promote the WordPress Group table while…
Moving on Up Like the Jeffersons in Writing
When I tell people in Chicago that I’m submitting my Dr. Maya Angelou interview to publications, the first three that come to their minds are Ebony, Jet and The Chicago Defender. My response to all three suggestions is No, No and No. I understand why these publications come to mind – they are still the…
I’m a Writing Shero
Note: I’m not qualified to fill Mrs. Obama’s shoes, but this is a cool image. I was at an office last week and I shared with someone that I had left my job in human resources to pursue my passion of writing. The person told another young lady who approached me when I was preparing…
Watch my 1st Video Recorded Skype Interview with Entrepreneur Matthew Williams
I’m really excited about this interview with entrepreneur Matthew Williams for two reasons. First, to see a young entrepreneur in action was totally inspirational. Second, I FINALLY got a chance to use Vodburner to record my Skype interview. Ok, I removed the original first three sentences because my friend, Maria Munoz, told me “that it…
What Do Soul Train, Roller Skating & Fun Town Have in Common?
The answers: me and Chicago. Actually, these are stories I am working on and I need your help finding these people. Soul Train Were you an original Soul Train Dancer who shook your groove thang in Chicago? If this you or someone you know, please contact me. Roller Skating I am still working on…
Freelance Writers Appreciation Week – February 13
Freelance Writer’s Appreciation Week is near and dear to me because I left my human resources career to pursue my passion of writing. I was supposed to be a freelance writer, got discouraged (yes, I was a punk) and stopped. However, my interview with Dr. Maya Angelou on last week was evidence that freelance writing…
My Interview with Dr. Maya Angelou is Today!
This will be the best time spent in 2012 EVER !
Happy Update: I Have an Interview with Maya Angelou Next Week!
I just wanted to share because I am soooooooooooooooooooooooooo elated!! I’ll let you know what happens. “Still, I rise….” Image: mayaangelou.com