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April 27, 2018

Beta Reading VS. Editing #amwriting

Originally posted on Life in the Realm of Fantasy: Once again, the question of the difference between beta reading and editing has arisen in one the many forums I frequent on Facebook. So, I feel the need to revisit a post from 2015, Beta Reading VS. Editing. If you’ve already seen this post, nothing has changed… Continue reading

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#amreading, #amwriting, #BluSkyFriday, #LinkYourLife, Beta, beta reading, blog, blogger, blogging, publishing, readers, repost, self-publishing, writers, writing
April 26, 2018

My Top 5 Email List Building Mistakes

I believe we Indie Authors have to stick together people and that is why I am sharing some of my top email list building mistakes. Before I jump to the conclusion that email lists don’t work, I am going to identify some of the things I am doing or have done wrong. Before finding solutions,… Continue reading

Articles, self-publishing

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April 26, 2018

Exclusive Renaissance InstaGiveaway!

As you all know Book 2 of The Nora White Story is on its way out! (Pre-order it here). In honor of this, I am hosting a giveaway for Book 1! Visit the link below to snag your copy! Hurry. This exclusive offer won’t last long. CLICK THE LINK and THANK YOU!! https://claims.instafreebie.com/free/hCg2Pcj9 About. When… Continue reading

self-publishing

#amwriting, #ThankfulThursday, blog, blogger, blogging, freebie, giveaway, indie, instafreebie, publishing, self-publishing, Thursdayblogs, writers, writing
April 26, 2018

How Does Amazon.com Sales Rank Work?

Originally posted on chrismcmullen: AMAZON.COM SALES RANK Amazon assigns a sales rank to every product that has sold at least one time. The lower the number, the better the product is selling. For example, a sales rank of 2500 is better than a sales rank of 375,000. The product that sells the best in its… Continue reading

self-publishing

#amwriting, amazon, blog, blogger, indie, indie authors, Indie Publishing, kindle, publishing, rank, sales, sales rank, writers, writing
April 26, 2018

Let’s Congratulate Don! Introducing DSM Publications!

Guys, help me to congratulate my author friend Don Massenzio on his new business endeavor. DSM Publications offers Editing and Formatting services to Indie Authors at a reasonable rate with advice and networking with other authors. Don is a big supporter of this blog so I am delighted to return the favor! Be sure to… Continue reading

General Topics, self-publishing

amazon, authors, blog, books, business, editing, formatting, indie, Indie Author, publishing, self-publishing, services, writers, writing
April 24, 2018

YouTube: New Poems Added! Subscribe Today #NationalPoetryMonth #Poetry #SpokenWord

New poems have been added people! Listen to Her Bended Knee, Truth, I Was Not There and more! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ncj3INqkems CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE!! Continue reading

YouTube

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April 24, 2018

Her Bended Knee

Once a mother always is they bend their knees to raise our kids they laugh for our broken as if never have cried, for our burden they soothe as if our souls had died they coddle our demons on the top of their heads —colored gray with grief fake smiles and gritted teeth a generation… Continue reading

Poetry

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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.