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  • June 7, 2017

    More Indie Publishing Tips

    More Indie Publishing Tips

    Some great tips from Don! Don Massenzio For me, indie publishing has consisted of a lot of trial-and-error to determine what things work and what things do not. Unlike other types of sales and marketing, as an author it is not only about selling books, but, to some degree, you are selling yourself. This is… Continue reading

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    #ThankfulThursday, authors, blog, collaboration, email list, facebook, helpful, indie authors, Newsletter, reblog, self-publishing, social media, support, tips
  • June 7, 2017

    15 Lessons I’ve Learned about Writing So Far – Guest Post by Yecheilyah Ysrayl…

    15 Lessons I’ve Learned about Writing So Far – Guest Post by Yecheilyah Ysrayl…

    Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog: I’ve been writing for eighteen years now and publishing books for ten. Over the years I have learned so much. Sometimes it can be overwhelming as you’ll begin to feel as if you are always two steps behind. That’s how I’ve felt lately. There’s so much… Continue reading

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    #ThankfulThursday, #ThrowbackThursday, blog, blogging, Independent Publishing, Indie Publishing, learning, lessons, publishing, reblog, self-publishing, writers, writing
  • June 7, 2017

    How do I deal with spam comments on my blog 1: Why do people spam my blog and why should I stop them?

    How do I deal with spam comments on my blog 1: Why do people spam my blog and why should I stop them?

    Originally posted on LibroEditing proofreading, editing, transcription, localisation: After writing about keeping people engaged with our blogs last week, I started thinking about those people we DON’T want to engage with – spammers. In the first part of this series I’ll talk about why people might spam comment on a blog and why we shouldn’t… Continue reading

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    #Wednesdayblogs, approval, blog, bloggers, blogging, comments, Hacks, links, malware, reblog, repost, spam, spammers, wordpress
  • June 6, 2017

    Wise Ink: At First Draft: The 6 (Minimum) Steps to Revising Your Manuscript before Submission

      Wondering how many revisions you should make before submitting to the professionals? Technically, as many as you want but I found this article most helpful. I love how they break it down into steps so it’s not overly complicated. I also like the idea of self-editing / revising twice then submitting the third draft… Continue reading

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    #TuesdayShares, blog, bloggers, blogging, editing, links, publishing, resources, revisions, self-publishing, Wise Ink, wordpress, writers, writing
  • June 6, 2017

    5 Ways Commenting on Other Blogs Can Help Your Blog to Grow

    It Introduces You When you comment on a post that interests you (or disinterests you) on other blogs, it introduces you to that blogger and everyone else who sees your comment. If they’ve been blogging awhile, rest assured they will click on your name and check out your blog (Do be sure your name is… Continue reading

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    #TuesdayShares, author branding, backlinks, blog, branding, commenting, community, google, network, relationships, SEO, traffic, views, wordpress
  • June 6, 2017

    New Release – Who’s That in the Cat Pajamas (Book One) by Sojourner McConnell

    I am honored to have the opportunity to introduce you to a new author. She asked me if I could help her to promote her new release and of course, I am always willing to help. That said, you don’t know Sojourner yet but you will! She will be interviewed on this blog next month.… Continue reading

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    #TuesdayShares, authors, blog, blogger, blogging, Book Promotions, cats, children, Children’s Books, Independent Authors, indie authors, kids, promotions, self-publishing
  • June 5, 2017

    Indie Shine – Yecheilyah Ysrayl

    Originally posted on Lisa W. Tetting: In this edition of Indie Shine, a place for rebirthoflisa to “Shine” the spotlight on indie artists, we welcome author Yecheilyah Ysrayl. ©Yecheilyah Ysrayl used with permission Bio: Yecheilyah Ysrayl is the author of Young Adult, Black American Literature, and Poetry. The author of eight books (most notably, The… Continue reading

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    #MondayBlogs, african american, author interview, authors, Black Lit, blog, bloggers, Independent Authors, indie authors, Indie Shine, interview, literature, poetry, reblog
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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.

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