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May 24, 2016

Just Write the Damn Book Already #MayChallengeDay23-24

I really debated on whether to publish this or not. I definitely wanted to, but I was not sure I wanted to hear anything else about book publishing, let alone you. Of course, this is what I do so that boat has sailed for me. I opened my email this morning and there was confirmation… Continue reading

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#amwriting, #IndieAuthors, #TuesdayShares, #WritersLife, advice, authors, blog, blogging, books, google, self-publishing, suggestions, tips, wordpress
May 23, 2016

Excel At Being Yourself: Redefining Success

A man and his son were on their way to town. On their way they ran into different people. The first group thought someone should be riding the donkey. They thought it silly that the man and his son had a donkey that they were not riding. So the old man decided to ride the… Continue reading

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#MondayBlogs, bestseller, blog, blogging, define, excel, general, google, New York Times, redefining, story, success, wordpress, writing
May 21, 2016

Sneak Peek: Part 1/2 – The Road to Freedom – Joseph’s Story

Another Sneak Peek is in. This is Part 1/2. Stay tuned. The story picks up tomorrow! Continue reading

Short Stories

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May 20, 2016

Before The Week Ends: Quality Connections

It’s no secret. I pretty much blog like a madwoman so I actually have days I take off, which is the weekend pretty much with only very few exceptions. And although I should really be cleaning right now, I’d like to share something before we dig in for the weekend. Something that is on my… Continue reading

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May 19, 2016

Re-Spinning Posts: How You Can Self-Evaluate Your Blog

OK so you know that post you wrote last year that only got 3 likes and 2 views? Come on, we’ve ALL been there. If you are new to this blog (Welcome! Waves) you may notice that I re-spin a lot of my posts. I expect anywhere from 50-100 new followers each month, which means… Continue reading

Articles

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May 15, 2016

Define Your Goals #MayChallengeDay14-15

I always say that I don’t really sit down to seriously write a book until I know how it ends. The reason I stick to this strategy is the same reason most of us have such a difficult time reaching our goals: We don’t define them. If I don’t know where I’m going with a… Continue reading

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May 12, 2016

What I Learned About Blogging, Writing, and Life #MayChallengeDay 11-12

Sometimes we just want the easy answer. The easy answer, and the smooth path. We want to lower mountains, and bring them down to our understanding. And we want as many tips on how to do so as is possible; we want things to be as easy as possible. But what I have learned, whether… 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.