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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 15, 2016

Be my guest: Yecheilyah Ysrayl – Platforms Made Easy – A Simple Look at Platform Building for Aspiring Authors

Originally posted on Sue Vincent's Daily Echo: Note: This article can apply to ANYONE just starting a business, not just writers, who would like to understand more about platform building. Just replace writer / author with your profession. Platform building is not something we writers want to hear about AGAIN. Honestly, we all really just… Continue reading

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October 11, 2016

Self-Publishing – Laying Bricks Ep 5: Decorating

I want to be clear that this series does not intend to explain how to become a best seller, how to market and promote like a pro and all of that. I named this series Laying Bricks to demonstrate the importance of laying a proper foundation for producing a book. However, we are officially passed… Continue reading

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October 9, 2016

10 Winning Strategies For Your Author Event

I love it. Very inspiring. Live events are definitely winners. Post Quote: “Selling lots of books is awesome, but so is meeting people who know what you’re going through and who can help you get to the next step.” Continue reading

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October 6, 2016

Amazon’s New Reviewing Rules – Could it Affect Authors in the Future?

Originally posted on Happymeerkatreviews: Sorry re-posting this had an error posting it, sorry if you saw that error 😮 Today Amazon.com has banned all reviews for free and discounted products unless they are done via Amazon’s Vine program. The reasons for this are clear and understandable but what implications will this have for future selling… Continue reading

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September 29, 2016

LIVE On The Magic Happens Radio With Annette Rochelle Aben

Join Annette and I and tune into The Magic Happens LIVE on Monday, October 3rd on your lunch break! I’ll be sharing my thoughts on how blogging has impacted my writing career AND the major move that I hope will be a blessing to all Indie Authors! That’s right, my next move involves you. My… Continue reading

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September 29, 2016

The Ultimate Guide – Chapter 16

That first picture is funny lol. Great post. Post quote: “The author that thinks he can edit his own work has a fool for a client.” Don Massenzio Photo credit: www.businessesgrow.com The Snobbery of Traditional Publishing During a recent weekend, my seven year old daughter had an event with her dance group at a local street… 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.