5 Tips for Writing an Effective Block Club Newsletter

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As NOT Seen on TV Business Plan Update

My business is complete.  I am just awaiting feedback from the three counselors who helped me at the Women’s Business Development Center in Chicago.  I have to give much love to Meg Herman, Erica King, and Sylvia Wynn.  They have worked with me throughout this entire process, a whopping six weeks.  I KNOW I am going to win first place because of their support. 

The original deadline of October 1st was moved to October 9th. I wanted my plan submitted on Friday, October 2nd, but Erica told me to hold off until I received feedback.  As soon as I get word from those three ladies, my plan is so outta here! I cannot wait.

I am really proud of myself.  Not only did I start my business plan, I finished it.  And, I can honestly say that I have grown tremendously since I first received word about the contest six weeks ago.

One more thing, I have drafts of my Shorty and Write Design Company business plans.  I know that my projects seem like a lot, but I’m good.  As long as I don’t have to work for other people, I can make some stuff happen.

Market Research is a Necessary Evil

I have been doing market research for my business plan for As NOT Seen on TV.  To be truly effective, I had to figure out a target market so I can develop stories that may be relevant to that group.  I started reading articles on how to conduct this research, and learnd that is VERY detailed.  I went to the library today and got some information to get me started, but still…it is very detailed.  While I admit that I was a little distraught going through the info, I am certain that it will pay off – literally and figuratively.

Hire Me for Your Social Media Needs

Do you have a blog?
Are you on Facebook or MySpace?
Do you tweet?

If you said no to any of the above questions, you need to call me so we can usher your business into the new millennium.  Gone are the days when a website and business cards were the best marketing tools you had.  You have to get social.  I understand that you may not understand what a blog is.  You probably do not know the difference between Facebook and MySpace.  That’s OK.  Call me and we’ll walk through it together.

I can be reached at 877.570.5228.  Call today to schedule a meeting to find out how to enhance your online presence through social media.

Have You Ever Seen a Female African American Pilot?

Read my story about Stacey Marcus on As NOT Seen on TV.

Marcie’s Mission to Become Social Media, Multimedia and Anti-Media

I am currently working on being a social media, multimedia and anit-media expert.  While it may seem like a lot, it all goes hand-in-hand.  As a blogger with a great interest in Web 2.0, it only makes sense to learn about all of the Web 2.0 tools.  Ultimately, this will help my blogs grow.  Becoming knowledgeable in multimedia will help my blog grow also because I can include photos and videos.  Also, it will enhance my technology knowledge.  Lastly, being anti-media will help As NOT Seen on TV grow because I can share details from different books that will sure to spark conversation.

Cover Dude – Create Your Own Fake Magazine Cover

I receive email updates from Technospot and learned about Cover Dude.  I got really excited because I can add pics to my magazine covers and send them as gifts.  How great is that?  Although I have not combed through the covers that are available, I just love the concept in general.

I just wanted to share with others.

8 Reasons Why My Chicago Public Library Card is Priceless

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Read My Story About African American Airline Pilots

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3 SEPTEMBER WRITING CONTESTS – Writer’s Market

• Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest offers more than 40 awards with the top prize being $10,000 for an essay on the philosophic ideas of Ayn Rand. The prize is open to high school seniors and college undergraduate and graduate students. Deadline is September 17.
• Lena-Miles Wever Todd Poetry Series is open to unpublished collections of poetry with a first place prize of publication and $1,000. The deadline is actually to have your submission postmarked by October 1 (though that’s close enough to September to count).
• Robert Watson Literary Prizes offers prizes in both fiction and poetry. First place for each is $500. Winners will also receive publication in The Greensboro Review. Deadline is September 15 (postmarked).

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