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February 9, 2024

Is Your Book Marketable?

As I learn more about self-publishing and strive to develop and sell better books, I realize how important it is to write a marketable book. As I speak with other writers who want to self-publish, I realize how important this stage is to the process. Traditionally, publishers will turn down a book if it’s not… Continue reading

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February 5, 2024

Things I’m Tired of Hearing During Black History Month

There are a few things I am tired of hearing every February, but let’s call this part one. I am tired of hearing “Black history is everyday,” or some variation of this every time Black History Month comes around. While I agree with the sentiment, it is frequently expressed by folks who, for 11 months… Continue reading

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February 4, 2024

Yecheilyah’s 6th Annual Poetry Contest Winners: Chandra T. Mountain

Note: We are in the process of moving all our winning poet interviews to the website. Please be sure to bookmark it at yecheilyahsannualpoetrycontest.org/. Introducing Our #1, Chandra T. Mountain! Instagram: @musings.from.my.younger.self Chandra, welcome and congratulations! Please, tell us, what is your name and where are you from? My name is Chandra Tyler Mountain. I… Continue reading

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February 2, 2024

You Are Valuable

I don’t know who needs to hear this today, but the world is so much better with you in it. So much more wise and so much more full. So much more flavorful. Has anyone ever told you how tasteless we’d be without you? Without seasoning. No salt. Bland. There is a power in your… Continue reading

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January 23, 2024

Add “Black History Facts” on Goodreads!

We are a month away from release! If you are on Goodreads, please be sure to add my new book, Black History Facts You Didn’t Learn in School, to your Want to Read list! You may post your review there now if you’ve reviewed an early copy. If you want a free ecopy to read… Continue reading

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January 17, 2024

Take the Leap

When I first decided to put my book up for preorder in September (2023), I wondered if I had made the right decision. I had never run a preorder campaign that far in advance of the release date. And I was wondering if I could keep the momentum up. In my experience, people forget after… Continue reading

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January 16, 2024

MLK Writing Prompt / Challenge

In our Poetry Business Network community, we are challenging ourselves to create and post a writing prompt to engage our audience. Yesterday’s challenge was an MLK writing prompt, but I missed it so I am posting it today! Writing Prompt / Challenge Yesterday, people worldwide paid homage to the life of Dr. Martin Luther King… 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.