I am pleased to announce that my event calendar, created to serve writers, bloggers, social media and other literary professionals, is up and running. Only two events have been posted thus far, but it will grow from here. You can view the events as a list or a calendar (see the images below). Stay tuned…
3 Ways Editorial Calendars Can Help You Overcome Bloggers Block
This article was originally posted on Succeed as Your Own Boss on February 5, 2013. Many people begin their blogging journey with excitement and zeal. Their creative juices are flowing and they manage to maintain their sites for a good 30 days to six months with full commitment. Then life happens and they are struck…
2013 Publishing Business Conference & Expo Call for Speakers
The Publishing Business Conference & Expo, the nation’s largest conference and expo for book, magazine and journal publishers, will take place September 23-25, 2013, and they need speakers. The Deadline for submissions is Friday, March 15, 2013. Visit the site for more details on what your speaker proposal should include.
Happy Black History Month
I LOVE Black history and I would like to wish everyone a happy Black history month. Black people have made many a great contributions to the history of this world, however, very few have been acknowledged. Following are a just a few of my favorite Black people in history. Carter G. Woodson Ida B. Wells…
10 Relaxing Activities to Help You Overcome Bloggers Block
Here are a 10 relaxing activities to help you overcome blogger’s block: Take a nap Mediate Go for a walk Exercise Flip through pictures Play with your pet Go for a drive Journal Have a drink Cooking What are some other activities in which you engage to overcome blogger’s block? Image: http://donasdays.blogspot.com
Celebrating 80 Years of The Mis-Education of The Negro by Dr. Carter G. Woodson
This year marks the 80th year of The Mis-Education of The Negro by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, which was originally printed in 1933. It is an honor to share this information because this is the book that helped me knock off my blinders to my mis-education and the lack of progress in the education of…
I’m in Historical Awe: Obama, King, Washington and Emancipation
As I watched the second Inauguration of President Barack Obama on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. day, I can honestly say that I was in historical awe. While most people were mesmerized by the “pageantry” (that was the most used word by news reporters) of the events, I was basking in the historical significance of…
4 Ways to Document Disappointments to Overcome Blogger’s Block
If you are human, you have experienced some type of disappointment in your life, and will continue to do so. You may have been disappointed in yourself, someone else or a situation. Either way, it does not feel good. Good things, however, can come from these disappointing situations, and you can use them to overcome…
New for 2013: Webinars & Event Calendar
I am pleased to announce the new additions for 2012 that will be implemented immediately. First, I am going to host monthly 3rd Wednesday Webinars on writing and blogging topics where I will share a 30- 45 presentation and leave time for questions and answers. I have been getting so many questions about how to…
Marcie Rants: Time Wasted Due to Lack of Clear Communications
I just have to relay two incidents that occurred because they resulted in wasted time and frustration because of lack of clear communications. Allow me to share. First Annoying Situation Someone sent me a text message telling me to check my e-mail for a story that she sent. Now, she didn’t say which story or…