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December 28, 2023

Winners: Yecheilyah’s 6th Annual Poetry Contest 2023

Congratulations to the winners of this year’s poetry contest. We crown you, poetic scholars, for your commitment and dedication to poetic excellence on this 28th day of December 2023. #1: Chandra T. Mountain “I’m Living” @musings.from.my.younger.self #2: S.R. Graham “What I Lack” @thesensualgenius #3: Samuel Olopade “Grace” @ _olops_ #4: Adariyah Ysrayl “Grace” @adariyahysrayl Congratulations!!… Continue reading

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December 22, 2023

The Top 2023 Self-Publishing Platforms for Writers (Aggregators and Retailers)

According to Kindleprenuer, a vetted and well-respected platform for self-publishers headed by Dave Chesson (who has listed me among its Ultimate List of Best Book Review Blogs under Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews), these are some of the best platforms for writers who self-published in 2023. (I put them in my own order, though, lol.) But what’s… Continue reading

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December 20, 2023

The Self-Publishing Debate: Should You Spend Money to Publish Your Book

I didn’t plan on posting today, but there is a debate going on about whether new authors should spend money on self-publishing their books. In brief, publishing a book you want others to spend their money on will cost some financial investment if you care about your reader’s experience. There’s a reason authors who sign… Continue reading

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December 13, 2023

Covering My Head: On Grief

2020 was very challenging for me for reasons unrelated to the pandemic. As I reflect, it was difficult not only because of the tragedies themselves but also because of their proximity to one another. I remember when I got jumped on as a teen by a group of girls in Chicago. Another quickly followed each… Continue reading

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December 4, 2023

On Fear

I don’t exist out of thin air. I didn’t just pop up out of nowhere teaching this through Google and YouTube University. I teach this because I’ve lived through it. And, while much of what I discuss is well-known on the tail end of 2023, it wasn’t when I first started. Self-publishing has been around… Continue reading

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November 29, 2023

The Best Advice is Lived Experience

I saw an Ad on Facebook where the person was telling authors that selling their books on Amazon is a waste of time and that they should sell directly from their website. And, if you buy the course for $89.95, he’ll teach you exactly how to do it. Be careful with this kind of advice.… Continue reading

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November 20, 2023

Poetry Myth: “I Have to Perform My Poems to be Relevant.”

One of the MAJOR misconceptions about the poetry industry is that you have to do spoken word to become a prominent figure. Performance poetry might be the most popular, but there are other ways to be profitable. Artists like Rudy Francisco, Jasmine Mans, Prentice Powell (who was recently nominated for a Grammy), Obbie West, and… 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.