Video/Slideshow/Audio Tribute to a Great Lady, Mentor, Friend and Grandmother

Nicholl McGuire Media was asked by relatives recently to compose a slideshow/video presentation for our late grandmother also known as "Great Ma."  We took the liberty of collecting some great photographs and then organizing them in a moving presentation.  We also added video clips of the lady we all knew for speaking boldly and making many laugh.  In addition, we created a separate video that included an audio clip of the deceased which was also played during the funeral ceremony for family and beloved friends.  Viewers found the presentation wonderful to view and the audio heart-warming. 

Rest in Peace.  Ms. Wilma Tyus 1929-2015

Laboring to Love an Abusive Mate - More Web Content, Increase in Pageviews

Writing about subject matter as sensitive as domestic and dating violence, can be quite challenging. The audience may or may not be currently going through relationship issues and some might not really care much.  The key to good writing is to generate interest--make people care!

Nicholl McGuire Media continues to provide useful and emotionally impacting content to the Laboring to Love an Abusive Mate blog.  The tips provided assist with various intimate relationship struggles and personal experiences bring awareness about emotionally and/or physically abusive partnerships you might not have known about.

Content is key for any blog.  Nicholl McGuire shares writing skills with individuals and businesses around the web.  Need assistance?  Feel free to send email to: nichollmcguire@yahoo.com

Would You Like a Blog to Book?

Nicholl McGuire Media would like to turn your most significant blog entries into a book!  If you have a blog that has been around for the past five years or more, you might want to put it in book form.  To learn more, simply send an email to nichollmcguire@gmail.com and we will help you get started!  Our rates are reasonable and we sincerely enjoy what we do!

Would You Like to Help Us? Nicholl McGuire Media Announcements

YouTube channel nmenterprise7 is in need of volunteer transcribers and slideshow creators.  Anyone interested please send email to nichollmcguire@gmail.com

Do you write about African American issues related to relationships, spirituality or business?  If so, we are looking for volunteer blog contributors, do take a look at africanamericanplanet.blogspot.com before responding.  Simply reply in comment box or send email to the above address.

Are you interested in promoting your business on our many blogs and YouTube channel, if so, we would like to hear from you.  Our rates are reasonable.  Include "Advertiser" in the subject header of your email.  Send to nichollmcguire@gmail.com

Looking to gain experience editing books and articles?  College students are welcome to send coverletter and resume to the above email address.  We hope that this position becomes paid in the future.  Nicholl McGuire Media has upcoming books and many articles that could use a second pair of eyes.

Would you like to be an angel investor for Nicholl McGuire Media?  We could sure use your financial contribution.  We are not a nonprofit, but we are a business in need (updated 11/2015).

• Website
• New desktop computer
• Wireless printer and scanner
• Photo images and clip art monthly membership to websites 
• Finances to pay for assistants (graphic artist, media promoter, transportation, writers and editors...) (received for contractors 6/2015-8/2015)
• Microsoft software
• Printed books to be given away at events
• Promotional materials includes: advertising, raffle, etc.
• Ipad (received as of 5/2015)
• Administrative costs

Many people have visited Nicholl McGuire Media blogs and read articles on other sites.  We never asked for anything from visitors, but now the business has grown.  We thank all of those individuals who have received valuable wisdom on our sites, but now we are asking our readers/watchers to give back.  

You can support us by clicking on the button provided on YouTube channel: nmenterprise7.

Generous givers ($100 plus) will receive an ad placed on one of our blogs and a mention in one of our upcoming videos on YouTube.

Subscribe to this blog to receive the latest updates about Nicholl McGuire Media.  We appreciate your help and a special thank you to those who have shared our blog, article and video links!

Nicholl McGuire

Personal Experience and Tips on Modern Day News Collecting, Researching

Over the years, things have changed much since I started out as a poet, next a short story writer, then a journalist, later a blogger, then in recent years a ghost writer and a self-published author. 


You can only imagine the frustration I experienced over the years changing different hats and having to learn new software programs, how to upload and download, use basic HTML while discovering new ways to research for a variety of topics then using many different writing styles. 


Since 2007, I have written thousands of pages and still have much to do before I close my eyes.  So I thought wouldn't it be nice to share how journalists, writers and others use the Internet to gather their information?  Here are some tips:


1.  Search your topic using different search engines.
2.  Put your question in the search engine.
3.  Search for the person you need to interview by including things like "expert," "award-winning," "noted," "scholar" and any other title or description that best suits the person you need for your story.
4.  Google, Facebook, Linked In, Yellow and White Pages all have contact information on most individuals.  There are also websites that will provide a personal email address for a small fee. 
5.  You can ask people in your Twitter network for any additional information about your story.
6.  If you are having problems generating ideas for your topic, check out websites related to your topic.  There are sites for live chat, niche forums and comment sections on popular sites that might help.
7.  There are many websites that allow images to be used freely.  You can check Flickr and Bing for Creative Common Rights to use photos and clipart.
8.  YouTube and similar websites are great places to find people interested in speaking about many topics. (Note: Don't forget bloggers too!)
9.  You can check out informative presentations on Slideshare to help with your story.
10.  Take the time to update your status or post a question or comment to generate opinions and before long you will have many quotes for your story.


I really do enjoy how easy it is to create a news story nowadays.  But I am also concerned about how quick information is on the Internet before facts are made available.  It appears that many major news stories are mere assumptions until proven otherwise.


Nicholl McGuire


Helpful Resources for Reporters, Writers:


Reporter Tools http://cironline.org/reporter-tools


Blog News Reporter: The Tools http://graywolfseo.com/seo/blog-news-reporter-the-tools/


Journalism and Facts Directory http://universalbyline.com/


Social Media Newbies http://zombiejournalism.com/resources/

Embed YouTube Videos, Add Resource Links - Nicholl McGuire Media

Do you have numerous blogs, websites, classified ads, auction sites, and more? Nicholl McGuire Media assists those who need YouTube content embedded or linked on all their web pages.  Although this is a simple task, it can be overwhelming for those who are busy with other things and haven't gotten around to embedding videos or sharing links.  So if you need this service, don't hesitate to contact us!

On Difficult Customers

Sometimes people express interest in writing a book, getting a slideshow created, or need other tasks completed by Nicholl McGuire Media. Some have no idea where to begin or how much things will cost when they approach us.  As a business owner or individual providing a service, you will need to share what you can do upfront and how much things might cost.  It will be up to the potential customer to make a decision on how important the service might be to them.  Dollars and cents usually determine the need for most clients.

I will tell you from personal experience, there will be some individuals who will want something but are unwilling to pay much for it.  Most businesses will not over deliver, time and money dictates this.  Sometimes Nicholl McGuire Media will have busy time periods; therefore, we have to move along to the next client especially if an individual might be acting in ways that are unreasonable or desire something for nothing, so to speak.

When it comes to challenging business relationships, it isn't always a customer not wanting to do business because of this issue or that one, but it also works the other way around as well.  Nicholl McGuire Media refuses business partnerships that show early warning signs an individual or group might be difficult to work with.  Some might include: tardiness to appointments without excuse, late payments, negative comments about pricing, bad-mouthing, requests that go beyond what is being paid for/offered, morally offensive services, negative reputation with many, etc.  

Challenging customers will always be around, but business people don't always deal with them.  We tend to treat some just like we do our toxic relatives, we bless them and move on.

Nicholl McGuire

Connect with Nicholl on Pin Interest

Nicholl McGuire Media shares work from Nicholl McGuire around the web on Pin Interest.  If you have a page on the popular network, by all means connect with us there!  Click the following link: Nicholl McGuire

When They Needed Resumes Written

He never had a resume and needed one, a student that found out he was going to be a father for the second time.  So after an hour interview and some website research, Nicholl McGuire Media helped accomplish the young man's goal.  He walked away with a great resume.  In time, it was reported that he had found a job.


Fresh out of high school and short on time to move out of his parents home, Nicholl McGuire Media created a resume for a young person with little work experience.  With the resume and an impressive interview, the worker landed not one but two jobs.

Having had various resumes over the years, it was time once again to update his resume, the professional with two children asked Nicholl McGuire Media for help.  With years of military experience and jobs in the hospitality industry, the challenge was tying everything together in a way that would help him get a job as a manager in yet another position related to travel.  One resume and two interviews later, the busy father received a job offer.

These are just a few examples of people who needed a resume and Nicholl McGuire Media delivered. In the end, besides a great resume, an exceptional sales presentation of one's worth and an inside connection also helps get the job seeker employment!

Need a Website Content Writer? Nicholl McGuire Articles

Relationships, family, business, and spirituality are the subject categories I write about.  Individuals and businesses who need thought-provoking, keyword rich articles enlist my article writing services. From problem solution to how-to types of content, I write what comes to mind, conduct any necessary research and deliver within the day or week depending on how much content is expected from my clients.


Clients who pay a nominal fee per page are given original pieces that haven't ever been printed on the Internet. I have been online writing books, blogs, articles, reviews, and more since 2007 and prior to that writing eBay and Amazon product descriptions for my online businesses.


Check out some of my work here:


EHow http://www.ehow.com/how_5483721_fill-apartment-community-new-renters.html


Bukisa http://www.bukisa.com/user/nmcguire7/articles


Triond


http://www.triond.com/users/Nicholl+McGuire


Family Articles by Nicholl
http://familyarticlesbynicholl.blogspot.com/2011/05/how-to-know-your-daughter-or-friend-is.html


Laboring to Love an Abusive Mate
http://laboringtoloveanabusivemate.blogspot.com/2013/04/he-takes-up-all-your-time-emotionally.html


Tips Dating Older, Younger
http://tipsdatingoldermen.blogspot.com/2014/10/older-guy-6-things-you-can-do-to-keep.html


African American View on You
http://africanamericanplanet.blogspot.com/2010/01/what-was-going-on-in-haiti-prior-to.html


Author's Den http://www.authorsden.com/visit/author.asp?authorid=74023


So if you are in need of content on your website, blog or elsewhere, email me at: nichollmcguire@gmail.com for a price quote.  I accept Dwolla payments. Click here to set up your account: https://www.dwolla.com/ for free.  I look forward to doing business with my new partners!