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  • November 17, 2016

    Throwback Thursday Jam – GUY, A Piece of My Love

    Yes, Yes, Yaasss….lol. This my joint. *Snaps fingers* Continue reading

    Throwback Thursday Jams
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  • November 17, 2016

    5 Ways Books Can Help You Publish Your Book (Besides Just Reading Them)

    I’ve been re-reading a lot of books, specifically literary classics. As I think about my next project, I’ve also thought about my previous works, noticing the things I did wrong and that I’d like to improve on this time around. That’s what I like about Self-Publishing, with every new book there is something different that… Continue reading

    Articles
    #amwriting, amazon, blog, blogger, blogging, Book Cover Art, book publishing, books, ebook, Front Matter, kindle, publishing, reading, wordpress
  • November 16, 2016

    8 Ways to Know If You’re Ready to Publish (Part One)

    8 Ways to Know If You’re Ready to Publish (Part One)

    Originally posted on Writers After Dark: Throughout the 20th Century, book publishing was a gated industry. With few exceptions, if an author wished to publish a novel he or she needed to endure the rite of passage. Agencies and ultimately publishers decided if a book had merit and sale-ability. If the content and writing were… Continue reading

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  • November 16, 2016

    How to Use the Holidays to Sell More Books

    Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis: Written word media recently published a great post with ideas on how to take advantage of holiday marketing trends to sell your books. With Christmas fast approaching, I figured this is a great time to have a look at the main points: 1. Between mid-November and early January, everyone… Continue reading

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  • November 15, 2016

    How to Get Your Blog to Work for You Even When You’re Not Blogging

    The PBS Blog was not my introduction to blogging. At first, I hosted a blog through Blogger in honor of my first novel The Aftermath. My second blog, A House of Poetry, was dedicated to poetry and hosted here on WordPress. Neither of these blogs went very far. When I transitioned from A House of Poetry… Continue reading

    Articles
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  • November 13, 2016

    Acceptance

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    Quotes N Notes
    #SundayBlogShare, acceptance, appreciation, blog, blogger, blogging, encouragement, inspiration, notes, pbs, quotes, value, wordpress
  • November 12, 2016

    Something Genuine

    The door to the patio is open, and the screen door shields me from the insects that I may enjoy the brisk caress of the wind on my skin. And as I inhale the fresh taste of the evening air, enjoying the end of a peaceful day, I think about the genuine that often come from… Continue reading

    creative writing, General Topics
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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.

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