Check Out “For the Love Of Words” Newsletter

For the Love of Words - #1

I have been talking about a newsletter for Marcie Writes for a while now and I’m pleased to share that it is done! Actually, a draft was completed last month but I wanted to make sure that it contained most of the elements that would help others along their writing, blogging, publishing, speaking and social [...]

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Overview of CWA’s The Road to Published

Chicago Writers Association (19)

On Saturday, April 20, 2013, seven published authors shared their journeys on the Road to Published at Beverly Library. This wonderful event was sponsored by Chicago Writers Association, an organization of which I’m a member. The panelists – Toneal Jackson, Renee James, Samantha Hoffman, Randy Richardson, President of CWA, James Fin Garner, Patricia Ann McNair, [...]

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Read My Guest Post Post on Write to Done

Write to Done

I am happy to share that my guest post, Become a Highly Paid Writer: Avoid These 7 Habits, has been posted on Write to Done. Check it out when you get a chance and read through the rest of the article while you’re there. Also, please leave a comment on your “starving” writing experience on [...]

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5 Lessons from an Underpaid Writer

Underpaid

I was having a conversation with a colleague and mentioned that I was trying to determine a rate to charge community organizations and nonprofits for e-newsletters, many of which have really low budgets. I told her that I had to charge at least $300 to cover everything from drafting to the final product, depending on [...]

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Marcie’s Tips for Writing Success

Tips for Writers 13 Reasons Why Writers Should Blog Six Essential Tools for a Writer’s Toolbox 10 Qualities of Successful Writers Tips for Freelance Writers Business Planning Tips for Freelance Writing Success 10 Ways to Keep Your Freelance Writing Mojo Going Tips for Authors Writing Tips for Aspiring Authors that Lack Writing Skills The Top [...]

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