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November 17, 2016

Email List – Book Promotions

I really wanted our Throwback Jam to be my last post of the day, but I couldn’t (not) tell you this. I mentioned once before that I am starting to promote books in my email newsletters or email list. After drafting tomorrow’s 31st Issue (which I am very excited for you to receive in your… Continue reading

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November 16, 2016

8 Ways to Know If You’re Ready to Publish (Part One)

Originally posted on Writers After Dark: Throughout the 20th Century, book publishing was a gated industry. With few exceptions, if an author wished to publish a novel he or she needed to endure the rite of passage. Agencies and ultimately publishers decided if a book had merit and sale-ability. If the content and writing were… Continue reading

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November 16, 2016

How to Use the Holidays to Sell More Books

Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis: Written word media recently published a great post with ideas on how to take advantage of holiday marketing trends to sell your books. With Christmas fast approaching, I figured this is a great time to have a look at the main points: 1. Between mid-November and early January, everyone… Continue reading

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November 4, 2016

How to Write With Authority Even If You Have Doubts

Feeling doubtful? Read this! Post Quote: “…the impostor syndrome is actually associated with high-achieving people! If you have those feelings, you may actually be more successful than you perceive yourself to be.” *Comments Disabled. Please comment on the original post* Continue reading

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November 4, 2016

Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews – Listen (Earthen Witch #3) by Sarah Doughty

Title: Listen (Earthen Witch Book 3) Author: Sarah Doughty Series: Earthen Witch ISBN: 9781370998340 Language: English. Published: October 7, 2016 Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Urban, Fiction » Romance » Paranormal *I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review* Sarah Doughty’s latest novel, Listen is Book Three in The Earthen… Continue reading

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November 4, 2016

Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews – Listen (Earthen Witch Book 3) by Sarah Doughty

Title: Listen (Earthen Witch Book 3) Author: Sarah Doughty Series: Earthen Witch ISBN: 9781370998340 Language: English. Published: October 7, 2016 Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Urban, Fiction » Romance » Paranormal Sarah Doughty’s latest novel, Listen, is book three in The Earthen Witch series. While I have not read the other two books, book three can catch you… Continue reading

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November 2, 2016

7 Ways to Create a Book Business Plan for Each Book

While I’ll be writing, I’m not participating in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWrMo) but I bet you are! Congrats. If you are, perhaps this post is of double interest. This summer, I wrote a blog post on: 8 Simple Ways to Go from Author to Authorpreneur In it, I gave a few basic bullet points… 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.