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November 22, 2015

Writing 101: Weekly Wrap-Up 11-15

Assignment #11: If We Were Having Coffee Right Now Assignment #12: Critique a Piece of Work – “We Real Cool” Assignment #13: The Third Eye: 203- Word Story Assignment #14: Recreate a Single Day Assignment #15: When Music Becomes Movement For your convenience, I have added a page to my Writing 101 Assignments to make… Continue reading

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November 19, 2015

Every Author Needs an Author Media Kit

Dear Indie Authors, do you have an Author Media Kit? Colleen has great advice for why you should get one. Yes, like, today. Continue reading

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November 17, 2015

14 African Countries Still Forced by France To Pay Colonial Tax

“An article written by Mawuna Remarque Koutonin, peace activist and editor of SiliconAfrica.com discussed this act. The writer drew attention to the bad influence of French on the African continent and how they are still subjected to pay colonial tax for the benefits of slavery.” Read the entire article at the link below. Just thought… Continue reading

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November 16, 2015

Stop Being So Negative

Dear Bloggers, You can learn a lot just by how people interact with you. You can discern if they are bitter people, upbeat people or extremely self-conscious. Believe it or not, this does not change when it comes to online writing / relationships. If every time you respond to others its in a way that… Continue reading

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November 15, 2015

Go

Go and bring back the depth of the sea Go and measure the measure of wind Go and bring back the weight of fire Go and explain the secret to water Go and bring back the day that is passed Sea, wind, fire, water and the day are elements that you interact with every day… Continue reading

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November 15, 2015

Writing 101: Weekly Wrap-Up 6-10

Weekly Wrap-Up of my past week assignments: Assignment #6: The Space to Write Assignment #7: The Best of Both Worlds (Short Story) Assignment #8: Write a Letter: Dear Indie Author < Tips for Indies Assignment #9: Breaks: When I’m Not Writing Assignment #10: Let The Scene Write Itself – Artificial Life Continue reading

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November 13, 2015

Now these are the real issues people should talk about right now…

Exactly. Starbucks cups? Really right now? 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.