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April 2, 2017

Self-Publishing and Formatting Quick Tips

Originally posted on Lit World Interviews: One of the biggest challenges to Indies is getting a professionally published looking book when up against the costs of editing, proofreading, formatting and cover designs. If you can afford these services then foregoing them is not a good idea, but when you really can’t afford them they can… Continue reading

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#SundayBlogShare, authors, blog, blogger, blogging, formatting, indie authors, Microsoft Word, publishing, reblog, self-publishing, word, writers, writing
March 27, 2017

What Your Author Website is Likely Missing

Originally posted on Story Empire: Hi, SEers. Forgive me for being a hypocrite, but today’s post is going to be a do-as-I-say-and-not-as-I-do post. Remember, I used to work in corporate communications, so I know marketing strategies. (That doesn’t mean I use them myself; it just means I know them.) Okay… Unless you literally just decided… Continue reading

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March 14, 2017

Are you attending the #IndieAuthorFringe event? 18th March #writers #authors

YO! AUTHORS! Check it out. This is what I mean by attending FREE online webinars and conferences to aid in your education when you cannot afford to pay for a live one. This is a FREE, online global conference for authors, run fringe to the major book fairs: London, BEA & Frankfurt Bookfairs, broadcasting 24… Continue reading

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#TuesdayShares, authors, blog, blogger, blogging, conference, education, Experts, indie, indie authors, publishing, self-publishing, writers, writing
March 9, 2017

The Author Media Kit: How it Helps Me to Stay Organized

Since I got my butt kicked editing the hard-copy of my author media kit yesterday (the longer one I print out, not the one in the sidebar) I figure it will be the topic of today’s discussion. IT owes me that much! I have slowed down my writing articles a lot lately so I figure… Continue reading

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#ThankfulThursday, Author Media Kit, blog, blogger, blogging, media, media kit, order, organization, publising, structure, writers, writing
March 8, 2017

It is Worth It – Guest Post by Yecheilyah Ysrayl…

Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog: Peace to everyone reading this post at this moment, for sharing these words on your blogs, and for giving me the opportunity to speak. I am grateful for the support and for the opportunity to build with you. Frustration, depression, sadness, and lack of hope is… Continue reading

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March 8, 2017

Guerrilla Marketing!

Its the final countdown! Don’t miss out. Meet me in person at The Tampa Indie Author Book Convention this summer. Spread the word! Why am I shouting? ! Because its exciting! Lol. Continue reading

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March 6, 2017

10 Reasons Your Book Is Not Getting Reviewed (by #BookBloggers) #MondayBlogs #WriterTip

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