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January 27, 2017

Generation Butthurt—How Being Constantly Offended (and Offensive) Costs BIG

Originally posted on Kristen Lamb's Blog: Image via Flickr Creative Commons, courtesy of Kenny Louie. Today we are going to dive back into social media because who we are on-line impacts the odds of our success. Whether we like it or not, engaging on social media and cultivating a following is going to massively impact… Continue reading

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January 27, 2017

A Writer’s Responsibility

Writers must understand what their responsibility is as a voice. As a shofar to the world. Low self-worth, ignorance, and low self-esteem can be smelled from miles away. The stench of give up is not something that is difficult to discern. If you dare to write, then dare also to own it. Your words, your… Continue reading

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January 27, 2017

Black History Fun Fact Friday – The First Black Public High School

In 1870, the first Black public High School opened in Washington, D.C. or rather, the first recorded school (Aside from Tuskegee Institute–one of the first schools for African Americans financially sponsored by Blacks and Whites but headed by a Black President, the late Booker T. Washington–I do not believe Dunbar was the first High School… Continue reading

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January 26, 2017

Let’s take a tour!

Updates on The Tampa Indie Author Book Convention. Continue reading

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January 26, 2017

Throwback Thursday Jam – Lenny Williams – Cause You Know I Love You

You know I..I..I…I..I Love yooou! LOL. This the jam. Continue reading

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January 25, 2017

No Whining Wednesday – Self-Pity

Welcome back to No Whining Wednesdays, the only day of the week where you do not get to whine, complain, or criticize. New to NWW? Click Here for more information on what this segment is all about. Today’s inspiring word is on self-pity. We all need to vent at some point in our lives, we… Continue reading

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January 23, 2017

3 Tips To Keep Your Reader READING: Cliffhanger Endings

Originally posted on DAN ALATORRE: Using my unreleased manuscript An Angel On Her Shoulder, I am showing you my techniques for reworking a story into a more readable, more enjoyable piece. It’s 45+ lessons in about 45 days. (To start at Chapter 1, click HERE.) To view it best, bring up the two versions in different… 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.