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April 2, 2017

Self-Publishing and Formatting Quick Tips

Originally posted on Lit World Interviews: One of the biggest challenges to Indies is getting a professionally published looking book when up against the costs of editing, proofreading, formatting and cover designs. If you can afford these services then foregoing them is not a good idea, but when you really can’t afford them they can… Continue reading

self-publishing

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April 2, 2017

Dear Authors, This Summer, Introduce Yourself!

I love the warm weather! The flowers are blooming and everything is just abounding with life. What a perfect occasion to introduce something new. Last week I announced the start of a new series on The PBS Blog and boy have you all responded! So, this post is to remind you that if you want… Continue reading

General Topics, Introduce Yourself – Guest Authors

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March 29, 2017

No Whining Wednesday – See the Lesson

Welcome back to No Whining Wednesday, the only day of the week where you have 24 hours in which not to whine, complain, or criticize. If you’re new to this blog or new to this segment, please go HERE for our first day of the segment which explains in greater detail. Today’s quote comes from… Continue reading

No Whining Wednesday, Quotes N Notes

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March 28, 2017

Moments Become Memories

Don’t waste it today. Don’t waste your time or hold back your goodness. Do not withdraw your kindness or take for granted the gratitude you can gift to someone else. Gift someone today. Crown them with hope and courtesy. Who knows which of us will be called back to the dirt. Whose breath will leave… Continue reading

creative writing, General Topics

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March 27, 2017

What Your Author Website is Likely Missing

Originally posted on Story Empire: Hi, SEers. Forgive me for being a hypocrite, but today’s post is going to be a do-as-I-say-and-not-as-I-do post. Remember, I used to work in corporate communications, so I know marketing strategies. (That doesn’t mean I use them myself; it just means I know them.) Okay… Unless you literally just decided… Continue reading

General Topics, self-publishing

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March 26, 2017

GET OUT

This is probably the most powerful movie out right now, specifically for the African American and I highly recommend it. This is not conspiracy theory, political, militant, or a religious type deal here and its even a step deeper than racism itself. This is real. I won’t go into it now because I want to… Continue reading

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March 24, 2017

WRITING CHALLENGE: See It, Write It – PLUS! A Special Announcement About My First Word Weaver WRITING CONTEST

Originally posted on DAN ALATORRE: your humble host This week’s writing challenge looks kinda hard, so a LOT of you are not gonna wanna do it, but you’re ALL gonna wanna hear about the SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. First, the writing challenge. Hey, no pain, no gain. Here is a road rage scene from the movie Marathon Man.… 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.