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November 10, 2017

On “Keeping it Real”

Time for some real talk before the week ends. I am sitting here getting some work done before the sun sets and a thought came to me. It’s a thought I’ve thought on many times before and that I voice with my husband many times over, though I’ve never said much of it publicly. The… Continue reading

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#BluSkyFriday, #LinkYourLife, authenticity, blog, blogger, blogging, fake, keeping it real, life, mask, pretentious, realness, thoughts, wordpress
November 8, 2017

Facebook Reviews

I am trying out different things so I don’t know how much it helps, but I’ll appreciate those who can assist. If you’ve read any of my books or enjoy my blog, would you mind leaving a review on my Facebook page? Here’s how: Go to My Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/literarykornerpublishing Like the Page (if… Continue reading

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blog, blogger, blogging, facebook, indie authors, publishing, ratings, reading, reviews, social media, support, writer, writing
November 8, 2017

Setting up with MailChimp

Setting up an email list isn’t part of every author’s platform but for those who are looking to set up, you have a number of them to choose from: Convertkit Mailerlite Mailchimp Aweber ….and so on… Today, I’d like to talk a bit about MailChimp and show you how easy it is to get started.… Continue reading

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#TuesdayShares, authors, business, Campaign, email, email lists, guide, how to, mailchimp, newsletters, Step by Step, tutorial, writers, writing
November 7, 2017

Smorgasbord Posts from Your Archives – Unfamiliar Faces – Lost to History by Yecheilyah Ysrayl

Hey guys. I have not been reblogging these because they can already be found on the site but as a reminder, be sure to visit some of my posts as featured on Sally’s amazing blog feature Smorgasbord Post from Your Archives. To read an updated version of this post just type it into the search… Continue reading

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#TuesdayShares, archives, black history, blog, blogger, blogging, historical, history, reblog, Smorgasbord, wordpress
November 6, 2017

MailChimp Moves to Single Opt-In: What You Need to Know

If you’ve been wondering what Mailchimp’s Single Opt-In is all about and whether to go with it or keep your double opt-in, I’ve found the article for you. Kirsten Oliphant has the scoop: Single Opt-In: Essentially when someone enters their email into your form and clicks “I Want It What Way!” (because “Subscribe” is so… Continue reading

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#MondayBlogs, article, blog, blogger, blogging, Double Opt-In, emails, mailchimp, podcast, Single Opt-In, subscribe, subscriptions, wordpress
November 5, 2017

I Believe in Progress

I believe in progress. In recognizing and acknowledging your growth. In appreciating not just everything that you have but also everything you’ve endured to get to where you are. In process. In stopping to consider where you are, not just where you are trying to go. In gratitude and contentment. In looking back only to… Continue reading

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#MondayBlogs, appreciation, authors, blog, blogger, blogging, gratitude, indie authors, process, progress, wordpress, writers, writing
November 5, 2017

Using Triggers to Poke at a Character’s Emotional Wound

Very helpful information for crafting realistic characters using emotional triggers. Continue reading

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blog, bloggers, Character development, emotional triggers, emotions, human, life, realistic, reblog, tragedy, transition, triggers, wordpress, wounds

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 book reviews and poetry contests, I uncover and preserve the rich, often underrepresented stories of African Americans.