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July 9, 2015

Books are…

“Books are meat and medicine and flame and flight and flower steel, stitch, cloud and clout, and drumbeats on the air.” ― Gwendolyn Brooks Continue reading

Quotes N Notes

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July 7, 2015

4 Common Sense Reasons It Can Benefit You to Self-Publish

Twenty years ago, a book followed a routine process: You poured your heart and soul into a manuscript, and when you finished it, you started calling agents and editors who most likely told you to send them a query letter. The next step is the book proposal and a few sample chapters. Then the waiting… Continue reading

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June 29, 2015

Historical Fiction Without the Famous

Great advice on writing Historical Fiction. Continue reading

General Topics, Guest Feature, Uncategorized

blog, books, Character development, Characters, fiction, historical fiction, readership, research, writing
June 25, 2015

Being of Service

I’m no expert, but I do know that writing is a unique career. It’s the same as other businesses, and yet it is not the same. It requires the same level of dedication, professionalism, and hard work. However, it is also a lot different than lets say, selling your neighbor a bar of soap. Reading… Continue reading

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June 24, 2015

Writer’s Quote Wednesday – George Orwell

For today’s segment of Writer’s Quote Wednesday, I take inspiration from George Orwell: “When I sit down to write a book, I do not say to myself, ‘I am going to produce a work of art.’ I write it because there is some lie that I want to expose, some fact to which I… Continue reading

Articles, Quotes N Notes

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June 23, 2015

Audio Books: Yay or Nay?

I experiment with recording myself reading my own stories sometimes, (mostly for promotion of a new book) but I admit, I’ve never actually listened to a book. Seems kind of awkward for a book worm like me; I’d much rather read it. I have this image in my head that I may discover to be… Continue reading

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June 23, 2015

5 Horrible Mistakes Self Published Authors Make

Saw this on twitter, thought I’d share. These are some good points: The Following is by Laurence O’Bryan: Self publishing is a golden opportunity. For the first time in history authors can reach readers without going through the traditional publishing system. But many self published authors are making horrible, beginner-type-mistakes, which will cripple their book… 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.