So, you say want to write a book and it’s not done. Why? What’s holding you back from completing the book that has been placed in you? Check out the top 3 reasons I discovered why your book isn’t written. 1. Excuses “I don’t have time” and “I can’t write” are the two main excuses…
Tag: Writing
The Difference Between Proofreading and Editing According to Marcie
Someone wanted me to proofread his work. I did. He came back and told me that the work I returned to him “looks like what I sent you with just a few corrections.” It was. He went on to explain that he “wanted it to flow better” and he “wanted the words to jump off…
Hire Me to Coach You to a Completed Book
I’ve had many conversations with people in the following three stages of book writing. People who are “thinking about” writing a book. They haven’t started yet. People who have started and tossed it to the side because life happened, but they are committed to finishing their work. They need help getting their writing mojo back…
Thank God for Progress
I am pleased to announce that many of my incomplete story drafts are almost done. And the great thing is, many of them are going to blog sites as guest posts which is increasing my credibility as a blog resource. But, I am still trying to get published in magazines. I’m still eyeballing Chicago Magazine,…
Quick Updates on The Writing Life of Marcie Hill
I have to make this really quick because I am trying to wrap up my second eBook. Hopefully, it will be completed in its entirety by the end of this week. Great news. Toastmasters Magazines accepted my query. I will be completing and submitting this tomorrow. My story, “7 Reasons Why Bloggers Should Live Blog…
The Best of Both Worlds
While sitting in the Writing for the Web workshop sponsored by the Community Media Workshop this weekend, I had a couple of revelations. First, I could have successfully taught that class since I have been blogging for almost three years now. Second, as a journalist and blogger, I am enjoying the best of both of…
AOL City’s Best is Seeking Freelance Writers
AOL City’s Best is seeking freelance writers located in the following cities: Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Twin Cities and St. Louis. Our freelance writers will act as our experts to inform locals and tourists alike about the top dining, nightlife, shopping and entertainment options available within the city. Freelance writers will work with the City’s Best…
My Writing Assignments Are Going Well
I am a journalist for How They Living Ain’t No Joke, the baby of George and Peytyn Willborn. Quite exciting. Also, I am editing True Elegance Magazine. OK, I only did two stories. Just know that the ones that are grammatically correct and easy to read are mine. I contributed to our church’s history book…
Marcie’s Writing Challenge
I am have been working on my story about music industry guru, George Daniels, for at least three days with at least six re-writes. This is sooooooo challenging. Our interview lasted about 2.5 hours, and I got so much information. The problems is, I want to use it all but I have a 400-word limit. …
My Publishing Goals
I am on a mission to get published in the following magazines before the end of this year: Chicago Magazine Legacy Magazine Essence Magazine Time Magazine I guess I better get my pen in gear and make it happen!