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June 7, 2017

15 Lessons I’ve Learned about Writing So Far – Guest Post by Yecheilyah Ysrayl…

Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog: I’ve been writing for eighteen years now and publishing books for ten. Over the years I have learned so much. Sometimes it can be overwhelming as you’ll begin to feel as if you are always two steps behind. That’s how I’ve felt lately. There’s so much… Continue reading

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May 3, 2017

5 Things I Learned About Marketing my First Book

Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis: This is a guest post from Ben Taylor, a British freelance writer who spent several years living in Portugal and wrote a book about the experience. He now lives back in the UK, where he founded Home Working Club, a site dedicated to helping people explore freelance opportunities –… Continue reading

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April 24, 2017

Good Writers

Maybe the book didn’t come out the way you envisioned it would or maybe you’ve got a one-star review. Maybe your editor marked all up and down your manuscript or someone critiqued the confidence right out of you. Maybe you failed, miserably. And maybe you want to crawl underneath the covers and will yourself away.… Continue reading

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March 6, 2017

Why I Read

Because I can create peace in my mind Even if the world is not all that peaceful Because people write their truths And when the heart is contextualized hidden gems are found waiting to be resurrected and valued I read because reading is valuable And because books are the only place where you can learn… Continue reading

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December 22, 2016

Blogging Tips: Writing and Blogging Are Very Different Things

I’ll be honest, when I saw this blog headline, I thought I was going to disagree with everything Danny said Lol. BUT, I don’t. This is good info for writers who also blog. Between Danny and Jason I’ve learned a lot. “If you want people to see your writing, you have to learn how to… Continue reading

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November 7, 2016

Talk Yourself into Achieving Your Goals

Like many of you, I experience doubt, fear, and all the other emotions that can bring about stress and negativity. I am no different than you in these feelings. I am human and like you, I have emotions. Sometimes I am broken, undetermined, and lack confidence. However, I soon remember that this is not how… Continue reading

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September 8, 2016

Learn to Be Kind

We are officially done with summer (boo) and are entering the fall months. We are headed to what I like to call the darkest times of the year. I call it this because lots of negative energy is released around this time. Lots of stress, suicide rates climb, and people lose their minds. So, this… 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.