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….
Tag: Writing
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…
Random Thoughts About Marcie Writes: Social Media & 80s Music
Hi All, I had two thoughts about Marcie Writes and wanted to share them. First of all, I realize that as much as I love social media, especially blogging, I do not write about it on Marcie Writes. Is that…retarded? I do write loads of guest posts on other sites (well, I haven’t lately) and…
Nope, No PhD for Me
Someone suggested I go back to school to get a PhD. Seriously? To study what? Better yet – for what??? He explained that I could get paid while I learn. Ok, these are my thoughts to that suggestion. Honestly, the first thing that came to mind was, “Blow it.” I am not opposed to going…
How Much Would You Spend on a Pen?
Hi All, I was cleaning out my drawer and found a Mont Blanc pen that was given to me as a gift. At that time it was given to me, the luxury pen was running for $100. Would I had bought it then? I was right out of college with no job. Probably not. Would…
Many Thanks to Ronald T. Kellogg, Author of “The Psychology of Writing”
One day I was thinking about why some people don’t like to write. I know everyone won’t love it as much as I do, but still, I was curious. So, I decided to do a search on the psychology of writing. Lo and behold, there was actually a book, “The Psychology of Writing” by…
5 Business Planning Tips for Freelancing Writing Success
What is your writing plan for 2012? Have you figured it out or are you still in the throes of deciding? For those of you who have figured it out, have you written it down so you can see it daily? Regardless of where you are in the decision-making process, following are five tips to…
Congratulations to Jennifer Brown Banks!
Remember I asked you to vote for Jennifer Brown Banks, the creator of Pen & Prosper, for Write to Done‘s 6th Annual Top 10 Blogs for Writers Contest in November. Well, she placed within the top 20 finalists. She didn’t make it to the top 10 in 2011, but she will this year. Thank you…
Nominate Pen & Prosper for 6th Annual Top 10 Blogs for Writers Contest
Write to Done is sponsoring their 6th Annual Top 10 Blogs for Writers Contest, and I would like for you to nominate Pen & Prosper for this honor. Created by one of my most favorite writers and mentor (yes, I am totally biased), Jennifer Brown Banks, Pen & Prosper shares lessons on writing and blogging….