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August 20, 2024

Vending at Large Events Does Not Mean Large Sales: What Self-Published Authors Should Know

Before I went on vacation, I attended Black Writers Weekend (BWW). The event itself was okay, but what made it worthwhile for me was my conversations with the vendors. We talked about so much more than books; the historical conversations were like a glass of cold water on a hot day. I love basking in… Continue reading

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August 18, 2024

The Spanish Siesta

It’s been a minute! I’ve been on vacation, touring four different cities in Spain. (Almoradi, Alicante, Madrid, and Guardamar.) One interesting thing we noticed is how the stores close in the middle of the day. In some parts of Spain, businesses take a few hours of break in the afternoon. They actually close their stores,… Continue reading

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abundance, blog, blogging, break, calmness, community, culture, growth, peace, rest, serenity, siesta, Spain, vacation, wordpress
July 28, 2024

What Value Does Your Book Offer Readers?

When promoting your book online, you must do more than post pictures of your cover if you want people to buy it. To be more precise, I want you to focus more on the message and why it matters to you than on trying to sell the book. What are some of the topics your… Continue reading

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authors, blog, blogging, community, increase book sales, indie, indie authors, journey, publish, publishing, readership, sales, self-publishing, value, wordpress, writers, writing
July 25, 2024

Little Known Facts About Emmett Till, the Trial, and Aftermath

Emmett was born Emmett Louis Till on July 25, 1941, at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. His nickname was Bobo, and his babysitter was Iberia Hampton, mother of Black Panther Party Chairman Fred Hampton. At 5 years old, Emmett had polio, which left him with a stutter. Emmett’s Father, Louis Till, was a WW2 soldier.… Continue reading

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June 27, 2024

4 Ways New Self-Published Authors Can Maximize Book Sales

Share Your Journey and Expertise at Least 1 Year Before Publishing Your Book I released Black History Facts on February 24, 2024. However, the book has been selling steadily since September 2023, when I placed it on preorder. I attribute this largely to how I readied my audience for the book years before it was… Continue reading

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authors, blog, blogging, increase book sales, indie, indie authors, journey, publish, publishing, sales, self-publishing, wordpress, writers, writing
June 18, 2024

Mistakes Self-Publishers Make When Publishing Print Books (And How to Avoid Them)

We often talk about how attractive the book cover should be, and for good reason. Poor cover art is the #1 mistake Self-Published authors make when publishing print books. But we know that already. Let’s go inside of the book this time. When preparing your manuscript for publishing in a print book, the formatting should… Continue reading

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May 30, 2024

To Be, Or Not to Be, a Historian

As I read the latest review of my new book, I stumbled across the word historian and paused. “Historian? Me? Nah.” “Yecheilyah Ysrayl is a renowned author and historian known for her commitment to uncovering and sharing the untold stories of Black history. Her expertise and passion for the subject matter are evident throughout the… Continue reading

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About Me

My name is Yecheilyah (e-see-li-yah), and my work confronts historical erasure and advocates for a more inclusive understanding of Black history. Through my literature and poetry, I uncover and preserve the rich, often underrepresented stories of African Americans. I also host an annual poetry contest.