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June 20, 2022

Pricing Your Self-Published Book As a New Author

Note: These are suggestions based on my experience with my own books and books of authors I’ve worked with. These suggestions are not law or set in stone. In the end, each person must do what is right for them, but I hope these tips can help you decide. Pricing your book as a new Self-Published… Continue reading

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May 25, 2022

4 Ways Indie Authors Leave Money on the Table

1. No digital version of your book. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, ebook subscriptions rose, with ebook usage up 26% in 2021. If you don’t have a digital version of your book available in this digital world, you are leaving money on the table. If you publish through a small press or an Indie or… Continue reading

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May 16, 2022

Don’t Forget to Write

Even though I didn’t know much when I published my first book, I am glad I took the leap. Without that first, there would not be a fourteenth. My first book was: Self-Published through Lulu Had a generic cover Was not professionally edited Was not professionally formatted From the Depths of a Woman’s Heart was a… Continue reading

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April 19, 2022

Writing Self-Care for Indie Authors Part I

As an Indie Author, I understand the pressure of writing and publishing books. Here are some tips to help you stay calm during the storm. I planned on giving several tips at a time. However, our first took up most of the space, so I have to break this down into two parts. Get Out… Continue reading

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April 7, 2022

What is Self-Publishing?

I did not plan on doing an IAB today, but a question on Twitter sparked a thought. We talk about Self-Publishing, but what is it? That sounds like a simple question, but you’d be surprised how many writers with questions about Self-Publishing don’t really know what it is. Let’s start with what Self-Publishing is not:… Continue reading

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March 24, 2022

Things You Don’t Need to Self-Publish a Book

A Massive Social Media Following You do not need to have a million social media followers to publish a book. Your community will grow as you do. This is a marathon, not a sprint. A Fat Bank Account You do not need to spend your rent/mortgage money to publish a book. This is not to… Continue reading

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February 7, 2022

Building Your Reader Community

People don’t tell new Indie Authors that publishing a book does not mean people will buy it. That is why the moment you decide you are writing your book must be the moment you also start building your community. Building a reader community is important because it is the first step toward getting your book… 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.