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August 4, 2016

90s Throwback Thursday Jam – Doo-wop (That Thing), Lauryn Hill

OK, funny story. I was sitting around thinking about what Throwback I was gonna play today right? So my husband says: Hubby: “How far back are you going?” Me: (Laughter) “Umm..” Hubby: “Cause 90s is not throwback.” Me: More laughter….dying on the floor Listen people, as I told him I looovvveee 90s throwbacks! There’s something… Continue reading

Throwback Thursday Jams

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August 3, 2016

Writing Tip — 26

Excellent Tip. So on time for me. I’ll be using these questions as I revise my novel. #Winning Continue reading

General Topics

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August 2, 2016

How To Blog In Your Sleep

Go to your WordPress dashboard Draft a post Schedule the post for 2am Scheduling posts can be helpful for many reasons. Here are mine: A World of Difference The people who read your blogs literally come from different parts of the world. While the sun is shining where you are, the moon is glowing… Continue reading

Articles

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August 2, 2016

Is Perfectionism Killing Your Success?

Originally posted on Kristen Lamb's Blog: Last time I wrote about stress and how it can kill creativity. Many “normal” people (code for “non writers”) see our job as play, as fun. They really don’t grasp what goes into creating the stories they all enjoy and that it is a lot of work. Also, because… Continue reading

General Topics

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August 1, 2016

4 Benefits of Connecting Social Media to Your Blog

A great opportunity to grow your network. Let’s connect. Continue reading

Social Media Shout

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August 1, 2016

Audacity

Concrete painted the color of our scars red for the blood of every gangsta who died believing that defending a street corner was keeping it real for every nigga who wears degradation like it’s his first name every rebellion that hates nothing more than truth but a mirror prissy pink for every woman who… Continue reading

Poetry

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August 1, 2016

My 7 Step Writing Process

It really does not take me long to write a book once I’ve settled on an idea I think will work. Below is my 7 step process. If I follow this, it takes me about 6 months to finish writing a first draft. Caution: What you’re about to read is weird and does not necessarily… Continue reading

self-publishing

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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.