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June 13, 2017

Dear New WordPress Bloggers: Get in Position

Note: This can apply to any new blogger but since I use WordPress, I am specifying WordPress bloggers. New bloggers have approached me for my secret to blogging. I don’t have one. There is no secret to blogging. At least not one that I know of. Let me start by saying that I never consider… Continue reading

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#TuesdayShares, blog, bloggers, blogging, followers, keywords, position, positioning, social, social media, subscribers, tags, wordpress
June 7, 2017

How do I deal with spam comments on my blog 1: Why do people spam my blog and why should I stop them?

Originally posted on LibroEditing proofreading, editing, transcription, localisation: After writing about keeping people engaged with our blogs last week, I started thinking about those people we DON’T want to engage with – spammers. In the first part of this series I’ll talk about why people might spam comment on a blog and why we shouldn’t… Continue reading

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#Wednesdayblogs, approval, blog, bloggers, blogging, comments, Hacks, links, malware, reblog, repost, spam, spammers, wordpress
June 6, 2017

Wise Ink: At First Draft: The 6 (Minimum) Steps to Revising Your Manuscript before Submission

Wondering how many revisions you should make before submitting to the professionals? Technically, as many as you want but I found this article most helpful. I love how they break it down into steps so it’s not overly complicated. I also like the idea of self-editing / revising twice then submitting the third draft… Continue reading

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#TuesdayShares, blog, bloggers, blogging, editing, links, publishing, resources, revisions, self-publishing, Wise Ink, wordpress, writers, writing
June 5, 2017

Indie Shine – Yecheilyah Ysrayl

Originally posted on Lisa W. Tetting: In this edition of Indie Shine, a place for rebirthoflisa to “Shine” the spotlight on indie artists, we welcome author Yecheilyah Ysrayl. ©Yecheilyah Ysrayl used with permission Bio: Yecheilyah Ysrayl is the author of Young Adult, Black American Literature, and Poetry. The author of eight books (most notably, The… Continue reading

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#MondayBlogs, african american, author interview, authors, Black Lit, blog, bloggers, Independent Authors, indie authors, Indie Shine, interview, literature, poetry, reblog
June 5, 2017

Introduce Yourself: Introducing Guest Author Meredith Gibrahar

Welcome to Introduce Yourself, a new and exciting blog segment of The PBS Blog dedicated to introducing to you new and established authors and their books. Today I’d like to extend a warm welcome to Meredith Gibrahar. She’s our first Aspiring Author! Welcome to The PBS Blog! Let’s get started. What would your favorite writing… Continue reading

Introduce Yourself – Guest Authors

#MondayBlogs, #WritersLife, aspiring authors, authors, blog, bloggers, blogging, books, Introduce Yourself, introductions, new writers, publising, writers, writing
May 31, 2017

Who’s Your Favourite Black Author

Originally posted on jhohadli: The African American Literature Book Club, which has featured me and my books in the past (thanks to them for that), has asked me to remind readers and fans in my network about the open poll (yes, remind, because I’ve plugged it before so I hope you’ve already voted. I have!).… Continue reading

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african american, authors, black, black authors, black writers, blog, bloggers, blogging, books, reading, reblog, wordpress, writers, writing
May 28, 2017

Book Review Registry – OPEN

Guess what?? a. Had a birthday a few days ago. Totally in the 30s club now. b. Totally is my new favorite word. c. I got my PC back. d. OK OK. I’ll get to it…. ….The book review registry is open! I just have one more book that I am finishing and one more… 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 book reviews and poetry contests, I uncover and preserve the rich, often underrepresented stories of African Americans.