I have finally completed Real Skate Stories, my roller skating site, and would like your feedback on it.It has not been launched yet because I have not received authorizations to use all of the images just yet. I set up the site to collect stories of roller skaters who skate on quad skates – not…
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Do You Think I Can Give Up Blogging for a Month?
I said I was going to stop blogging for the month of December to compile my research for my roller skating book. In my mind, I can do it. Realistically, I’m not so sure. So, I ask you, my readers: Do you think I can give up blogging for a month? [polldaddy poll=5640012]
Marcie’s Book Review: “How to Write a Sentence and How to Read One”
No disrespect to Professor Stanley Fish, the author of “How to Write a Sentence and How to Read One,” but this book is too long and too complicated to teach people how to write a sentence. First of all, a book on how to write a sentence should NOT be 163 pages. That’s even intimidating…
Quick Update: Roller Skating Site Not Ready
Hi All! Just wanted to let you know that my roller skating site is not ready :(. Not because of my slacking…this time. I’m waiting for approval to use someone’s image. Hopefully, they’ll respond soon.
Progress Report: Roller Skating Site Will Launch November 1, 2011
Marcie’s note: This post is more for accountability than sharing my progress. I am ashamed to say that I have been procrastinating on completing my roller skating site for months EVEN THOUGH I need the information I am requesting from people on the site for my book. Shame on me. It should have been done…
Marcie’s Inspiration: Keep Your Dreams to Yourself
I was having a conversation with my friend who supports me in his own way. He does listen and provides feedback, but I am going to remove him from my list of people who I share my dreams with. Dream Killer I was telling him that I am going to provide writing training to corporations….
Read My Story About Erika & Myah Jackson ~aka ~ The Birdie Sisters
I had the honor of interviewing Chicago junior golf champions, Erika & Myah Jackson ~aka~ The Birdie Sisters, for the Independent Bulletin newspaper. Honestly, I felt like a proud big sister as I listened to these young ladies share their stories and tried to teach me golf terms. I still have no clue about golf,…
The Top 10 Reasons Authors Should Blog
As you can see, I have a thing for blogging. My article, The Top Ten Reasons Authors Should Blog, was posted on Build a Better Blog this week. A couple months ago, my story, 13 Reasons Why Writers Should Blog, was published on About Freelance Writing. Check them both out when you get a chance….
The Wonderful World of Websites – Toastmasters Magazine
I am pleased to share my newest published success, Wonderful World of Websites-Marcie Hill – Toastmasters Magazine, despite my disappointment of not getting paid. Click the link above and read when you get a chance. Good things do happen…in spite of…. Image: nitin360
If You Are A New Writer to Toastmasters Magazine, Do NOT Expect Pay
Toastmasters magazine accepted a story I wrote, which will be published in October. They sent me the contract stating that they were going to send me three copies of the magazine. I didn’t think anything of it because I just thought that was notification, and the topic of pay was going to come closer to…