Things are falling into place now that I, the Billion Dollar Blogger, have written a plan and started working it. Entrepreneurship, blogging, live blogging, writing and social media are the primary topics on The Write Design Company’s blog. However, I’m really stuck on entrepreneurship and blogging these days. Now that I’ve just started using my…
Tag: The Writing Life of Marcie Hill
The Writing Life of Marcie Hill: The Early Days
This is to continue from a long time ago. I left my job excited about the prospect of becoming a “real journalist.” I had my own newsletter for over eight years; I was a frequent contributor to The Independent Bulletin Newspaper and Chi-Town Daily News; and I was published in Mahogany magazine just months before….
The Writing Life of Marcie Hill: There is Strength in Tears
One day I had a huge crying spell. Some of it was professional, but I think it was more spiritual in nature. I am moving to a new level in life in general. But, there are some things that God is telling me to do that I really don’t want to do. It’s not that…
The Writing Life: My Purpose In Writing for Teens
Writing is not only my passion; it’s my purpose. I know I have been commissioned by God to share things people would not know otherwise, thus Shorty: Your Chicago South Side Resource and As NOT Seen on TV. However, I am still trying to determine my writing purpose for my teens (when I finally get…
The Writing Life of Marcie Hill: I Am Stressing Myself Out – Ugh!
As I get closer to launching and presenting my new event casting service, I find that I am stressing myself out. This is NOT good. I was thinking about the marketing materials I need as well as the words needed to present my service to prospects. After tripping for a full 30 minutes, I realized…
The Writing Life of Marcie Hill: It’s Official; I’m Official
As I get closer to really working my live blogging service within my target market, there are a few official things I need to make me official. Of course, capital is one, but faith is still at work here. There is a little trickle with my cash flow, but not enough to sustain a business….
The Writing Life of Marcie Hill: Mashable & Mary Mitchell
First, I just applied to write for Mashable, the top social media guide. I have an article angle that I know will fit their needs. I’ll let you know when they contact me. Second, I had the pleasure of a full 5-minute conversation with Sun-Times reporter, Mary Mitchell, at the National Association of Black Journalist…
The Writing Life of Marcie Hill: Marcie’s Lessons – June 2010
Here are my lessons for June. I have everything and everyone I need at this moment to make my dreams come true I know more than I think I know I am smarter than I think I am My success or failure is in my hands It helps to be surrounded by people who care…
The Writing Life of Marcie Hill: I Have to Stop Being A Punk
I am a punk. Yes, confession is good for the soul, but what am I going to do about it? There are several reasons why I said this. First, there is no reason why I am NOT making money hand over fist RIGHT NOW. I know too much not too have money, and what I…
The Writing Life of Marcie Hill: Closer to My Dreams
I am so close to blowing up in my writing venture. Well, it will be done through blogging; but still, my efforts were not in vain. Here’s the newest development. I am about to offer a relatively new service in an un-tapped market. I didn’t realize the fortitude (did I use that correctly?) of what…