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July 26, 2018

IMPORTANT: Possible Changes Coming to Createspace

CreateSpace DVD / CD production is shutting down and it is possible that Createspace is being faded out, moving from CreateSpace to Amazon Media on Demand. “Bit by bit, Amazon has been shutting down different parts of Createspace. First they launch KDP Print, a competing/replacement POD service, then they shut down Createspace’s publishing services unit,… Continue reading

self-publishing

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July 25, 2018

Self-Love: A Process

When I started my self-love journey, at 30, I didn’t even know it was a thing. I didn’t know that other women had started self-love journeys too, many of them starting in their 30s. I also thought, when I started, that I was headed to a specific place. “I’m on a journey of self-love,” I’ll… Continue reading

Articles

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July 23, 2018

New Author Tip – Nothing is a Waste of Time

Dear Indie Author / Self-Publisher, that thing you are doing, that step you’re taking, that move you made…. …is not a waste of time and don’t let anyone tell you that it is. Time is never wasted. Everything is a learning experience IF you choose to see it that way. People like to tell you… Continue reading

General Topics

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July 23, 2018

2nd Annual Poetry Contest – Just EIGHT more days!

There are just EIGHT more days to enter the 2nd Annual Poetry Contest! Prizes include money, promotion, publishing, books and more. Don’t miss out! CLICK HERE for a reminder of the entry guidelines and prizes. The deadline will be here before you know it. Enter today! Continue reading

Poetry

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July 19, 2018

90s Throwback Thursday Jams – Color Me Badd – I Wanna Sex You Up

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Throwback Thursday Jams

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July 17, 2018

3 Lessons from a Book Festival

Saturday, I attended another live book signing event, the inaugural Atlanta African American Book Festival. It was not my first signing but it was my first festival. Here are some things I learned. Spend Modestly on Your Decor I saw many beautiful, grand banners and signs at the festival. The authors did not come to… Continue reading

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July 16, 2018

Introduce Yourself: Introducing Guest Author V.M. Sang

Today I’d like to extend a warm welcome to V.M. Sang. Welcome to The PBS Blog! Let’s get started. What is your name, and where are you from? My name is Vivienne Sang. I was born and brought up in the north west of England in a town called Northwich, not far from… Continue reading

Introduce Yourself – Guest Authors

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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.