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February 2, 2016

Francis Johnson Webb

Francis Johnson Webb, newspaper editor, is the second published African American novelist. He was born free on March 21, 1828, in Philadelphia to Louisa Burr and Francis Webb. His father, Francis Webb, served as founding member of the Philadelphia distribution agent for Freedom’s Journal*, the first black newspaper in the nation. Freedom’s Journal was the… Continue reading

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February 1, 2016

Book Reviews: The Value

Book reviews are, in my opinion, a double edged sword. It does not guarantee that people will buy your books but what it does is add value. When I go to purchase a book, if I had a desire to buy the book I’m going to purchase it anyway. I may scan the reviews yes,… Continue reading

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February 1, 2016

PBS Customer Review Surprise

In 2014, I tried my hand at writing a screenplay that reads like a movie script. I figured, OK well, since the writing moves like a movie in my head, why not? Of course, I would like to try my hand at all genres eventually. Anywho, July of this year will mark the 2 year… Continue reading

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February 1, 2016

Phillis Wheatley

Alrighty then, let’s get started. Of course, those who know me, even slightly, know that I’m a “365 day a year black history frantic”, but I love black history month because its the time of year where black people’s minds are the most open and willing to be in tuned with back history and that,… Continue reading

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January 28, 2016

The 2016 Publishing Shift

2016 Book Publishing Updates. Writers, you may want to write this down! The Write Nook In any industry, there is such a vast amount of knowledge that you should know in order to be successful in it. Knowing what’s ‘in’, what’s ‘out’, what’s ‘hot’, and what’s ‘not’ is essential. Publishing is one of those industries,… Continue reading

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January 28, 2016

Marketing is Farming, Not Hunting

Originally posted on Chris Fox Writes: Writing a novel is an immense undertaking, and before you finish it you think it’s the most daunting thing you’ll ever do. Then you DO finish it, and suddenly you need to figure out how to get people to read it. Before long you realize you need to learn… Continue reading

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January 27, 2016

Knowing Where To End Your Story

Originally posted on YOURS IN STORYTELLING…: ? The other day someone asked on kboards just what they ought to do if they knew where they wanted to END their story, but not where they wanted to START it from. This is basically how I answered that question. For me, a story is a little like… 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.