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November 21, 2016

Indie Author Page

I have added a new page to this blog: Indie Authors. There you will find the list of Authors I’ve worked with so far per the Book Reviews published to this blog. As I publish more, the list will grow. If you’re looking for something good to read, you can find tons of good stories… Continue reading

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November 20, 2016

Stupid Writing Rules: 12 Dumb Things New Writers Tell Each Other

I really enjoyed reading this. Excellent tips on writer advice. There’s so much of it out there but is it accurate? *Comments disabled here. Please comment on the original post* Continue reading

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November 17, 2016

How Do You Know When Your Novel is Finished? Best Selling Authors Share Their Tips.

Originally posted on fabricating fiction: Writing The Sister took me 18 months. During that period I rewrote multiple times, changing the point of view, the tense, and even the genre. When I couldn’t write any more I paid for a professional critique, got feedback from beta readers, and still I wasn’t happy enough to… Continue reading

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November 17, 2016

Email List – Book Promotions

I really wanted our Throwback Jam to be my last post of the day, but I couldn’t (not) tell you this. I mentioned once before that I am starting to promote books in my email newsletters or email list. After drafting tomorrow’s 31st Issue (which I am very excited for you to receive in your… Continue reading

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November 16, 2016

8 Ways to Know If You’re Ready to Publish (Part One)

Originally posted on Writers After Dark: Throughout the 20th Century, book publishing was a gated industry. With few exceptions, if an author wished to publish a novel he or she needed to endure the rite of passage. Agencies and ultimately publishers decided if a book had merit and sale-ability. If the content and writing were… Continue reading

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November 16, 2016

How to Use the Holidays to Sell More Books

Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis: Written word media recently published a great post with ideas on how to take advantage of holiday marketing trends to sell your books. With Christmas fast approaching, I figured this is a great time to have a look at the main points: 1. Between mid-November and early January, everyone… Continue reading

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November 4, 2016

How to Write With Authority Even If You Have Doubts

Feeling doubtful? Read this! Post Quote: “…the impostor syndrome is actually associated with high-achieving people! If you have those feelings, you may actually be more successful than you perceive yourself to be.” *Comments Disabled. Please comment on the original post* 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.