Happy Tuesday, all! I’m back, refreshed and ready to blog again. Although I have been taking a break from blogging, I haven’t been breaking completely. I was using this time to reflect; to connect with other writers and business owners; and to do stuff I’ve never done before. The Brand of Me Even though I’m…
Tag: Writing
Meet Fellow Publishers & Writers at CWA’s Writers Block Party – August 16, 2014
The Chicago Writers Association and In Print Professional Writers Group are sponsoring the 3rd Annual Writers Block Party. Come on out and learn how to promote yourself as a writer, as well as meet fellow publishers and writers from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at the Gail Borden Public Library,…
Quick Recap: Blogging for Authors Seminar
Thanks to everyone who attended by Blogging For Authors seminar last night at Brainerd Branch Library. Also, a BIG HUGE thanks to my little sister, Tamia, for taking photos. Here’s a quick recap and images from the event. Topics Discussed • Can you blog to get ideas for your book? • Do you have to…
Reminder: My FREE Blogging for Authors Seminar is Tonight
Just wanted to remind you that my free Blogging for Authors seminar will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Brainerd Branch Library tonight. Topics I will cover include: Can you blog to get ideas for your book? Do you have to reference people if you use their contributions to your blog? What…
Many Thanks to Ben Joravsky from the Chicago Reader
I have always been an avid reader and follower of Ben Joravsky from the Chicago Reader. I love his passion for politics; his writing style; and his honesty in reporting. So, when I had an idea that dealt with changes in local politics, he was first to come to mind. I e-mailed him on…
Update: My FREE Blogging for Authors Seminar – June 24th
Just wanted to confirm that my Blogging for Authors seminar will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Brainerd Branch Library on Tuesday, June 24th. Here are the topics people want covered: What are some topics would you like to cover? Also, I will not be conducting seminars during my upcoming blogcation. So,…
Check Out My FREE Blogging for Authors Seminar
I will be presenting Blogging for Authors from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Brainerd Branch Library. I’m trying to get it for either Tuesday, June 24th or Thursday, June 26th. More details to come. Image: writenonfictionnow.com
Marcie Rants: 10 Things That Annoy Me
When people add me to their e-mail lists without my permission. When people ask me to write for free….for any reason. When I have to register to vote for something or someone. Can I just go to the site and click?? When sites ask me to sign in with Twitter, Facebook or Google+. So, if…
Link Post to All My Sites
I have a confession. I’m a blog addict. Yeah, I know addict is usually attached to habits, but the dictionary defines addict as “to devote or surrender (oneself) to something habitually or excessively. And to manage four blog sites is extreme to some people, but it’s all love for me. Why four sites? They all…
How Do You Know When the First Draft of Your Book is Done?
This post is a follow up to 14 Tips for Completing the First Draft of Your Book that I wrote a few weeks ago. So, how do you know when your first draft is done? In my opinion, it is done when you have written everything you think you want to say. You’ll know when…