A few weeks ago there were debates on the internet and on urban radio stations in Chicago about Sean Combs, also known as “Puffy”, “P.Diddy” or whatever his stage name is today, being the keynote speaker at the 2014 Howard University Commencement ceremony. I am trying to wonder what the uproar is, seeing as though…
Vote for “62 Blog Posts to Overcome Blogger’s Block” for the 2014 Small Business Book Awards
I am SUPER EXCITED to share that my book, 62 Blog Posts to Overcome Blogger’s Block, was nominated for Small Business Trends 2014 Small Business Book Awards. You don’t have to sign in or anything, all you have to do is vote. Cast your vote today! Actually, cast your vote every day through May 28th….
My First Women for Technology Meetup
Yesterday I attended the very first ever Women for Technology Meetup and was really excited. Let me start by saying that I’m a faux techie. I like playing with and learning different software programs and can troubleshoot some hardware. But I was in the room with women who develop iPhones and Android mobile apps. I…
Posts from My 6 Week “Blog My Book” Challenge
I started blogging different posts from my book, 62 Blog Posts to Overcome Blogger’s Block, in March and completed my 6th week on last week. The goal of my project is to produce a different type of post each week until all 62 Posts types are done. I’ve been on point so far. Check out…
14 Tips for Completing the First Draft of Your Book
Someone told me to write a book on how to write a book. I really had to think about this because, honestly, I write books because people tell me to. I really don’t think about the process; I just do. Thus, this article is my response to the person who wants to know how to…
Reminder: Blogging Q & A Tonight!
Blogging Q & A – April 28, 2014
9 Aspects of Blogging
Blogging is not as easy as some people think it is. One day I was thinking about everything involved with blogging and came up with nine different aspects. While I am sure that there are more, this is all that came to me. Allow me to explain each aspect in a little more detail. 9…
Free E-course: Write & Sell Your Damn Book by Paul Jarvis
I have no idea how I happened upon this site, My Damn Book, but who could not pay attention to this title – Write & Sell Your Damn Book? The author, Paul Jarvis, is just telling you like it is in his free e-course. Anyone who claims to want to write a book would be…
Testimonial from Vau’Ve Davis from Official Anais PR Firm
Vau’ve Davis, the founder of Official Anais PR firm, was the first person to purchase my new eBooklet, How to Write a Powerful Professional Bio. I revised her bio and here’s the testimonial she sent after the final product. Check out the before and after bios below. Marcie, Thank you so much. You are a…