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October 11, 2024

Tell Us What You Published Instead of How You Published

How often have you heard a traditionally published author say, “I’m a traditionally published author?” They might say they are a published author but not a traditionally published one. That’s because there are millions of traditionally published authors. In the same way, introducing yourself as a self-published author does nothing to help the person understand… Continue reading

Articles, self-publishing

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October 7, 2024

Why Not Joy?

Why write poems about joy in such a time as this? This has been a constant question in the back of my mind. It is not something anyone has asked of me personally, but something that the subconscious, always overthinking part of my brain asks when it wishes to second-guess itself. And, in the rebuke… Continue reading

General Topics, Poetry

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October 1, 2024

Yecheilyah’s 7th Annual Poetry Contest 2024

It’s that time of the year, good people! We are excited to announce that this year’s poetry contest will begin later this month and run through the end of the year. This time, we will choose semi-finalists who will be highlighted on our social media. From those semi-finalists, we will choose three winners from the… Continue reading

Articles, creative writing, Poetry

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September 27, 2024

Building Emotional Connections with Readers

Being an author is hard work. Being an Independent Author with no large publishing company, financial backing, or publicity to support you is downright grueling. Who would even want to do this? It is certainly not for the weak. However, there are things that set some authors apart from others. And usually, I talk about… Continue reading

Articles, self-publishing

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September 25, 2024

Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews – Leaving Fatherland by Matt Graydon

Title: Leaving Fatherland Author: Matt Graydon Publisher: Cranthorpe Millner Publishers Published: August 20, 2024 Pages: 326 pages Matt Graydon’s gripping, well-researched historical fiction debut Leaving Fatherland explores the difficulties of growing up with an abusive father in the context of World War II, Hitler’s ascent, and how our early years have a significant influence on our… Continue reading

book reviews

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September 4, 2024

Social Media is just ONE Way to Get the Word out About Your Book

For many authors who use social media to promote their books, it’s a game-changer. From Instagram reels to TikTok, people are making decent income from their talents. However, social media is only ONE of many places to sell and promote your book in 2024 and onward. Bulk Sales to Schools, Universities, Corporations It’s fantastic to… Continue reading

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August 26, 2024

More

We have enough people who are beautiful.We need more who are brave.We have enough people who are popular.We need more who are passionate and purposeful.We have enough people who are wild.We need more who are wise.We have enough people who are famous.We need more who are faithful.We have enough people who require rewards.We need more… 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.