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October 26, 2016

Refocusing – Book Production Updates

Morning! You may have noticed I’ve been posting less frequently this past couple of weeks. I’d admit. I’ve been so into research of the industry that I’ve lost focus a bit on how I do things. So concerned about how it’s done that I’ve neglected my way of getting it done. You’ve been off focus… Continue reading

self-publishing

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October 25, 2016

Confidence and Writing Discipline

The most important factor in a writer’s life, at least in my opinion, is not mere talent. Neither is it some mysterious entity floating in the air called luck. It is not how much you blog or how less you blog. It is not how much money you spend or how little money you spend.… Continue reading

Articles, self-publishing

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October 24, 2016

Quick Tips for Paperback Page Numbering

Originally posted on Lit World Interviews: When numbering the pages of your paperback manuscript, the thing quite a lot of Indies have trouble with is that they use Page Breaks rather than Section Breaks. A Page Break is just that—starting a new page within the same section of a book. With a Section Break you… Continue reading

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October 24, 2016

These Good People

I will tell you of these good people A scroll of courtesy on their tongues Neatly wrapped in rainbows And angel’s wings The finest hello And thank you And good morning, please We are telecommunicators In front of computer screens With scripts And sayings And clichés That ring sunshine Like a glass of sweet summer… Continue reading

Poetry

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October 23, 2016

Value Yourself, Value Your Time

I don’t know who wrote this but I had to share it. It’s so true. We only work and spend our time according to how we see ourselves. Meaning that if we don’t think we are worthy then we are not going to value our time and therefore not do anything with it. Taking time… Continue reading

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#SundayBlogShare, balance, blog, blogging, mental, mental health, quiteness, self-care, serenity, thoughts, time, value, wordpress, worth
October 23, 2016

7 Common Sense Reasons You Should Build an Email List

Direct Communication Many Indie Authors don’t see the immediate need for an email list until after a book is born. That’s because after a book is published we come to see the pertinent role emails play in driving traffic to our blogs, websites, and increasing revenue. According to The Direct Marketing Association, email marketing on… Continue reading

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October 19, 2016

The Number One Mistake By Bloggers on WordPress

The easiest way to drive traffic to your blog is to make it easier for us to find you. I’d also add here to make sure your follow button is visible. If I can’t even find the follow / subscription button obviously I can’t follow your blog. 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.