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November 20, 2016

Stupid Writing Rules: 12 Dumb Things New Writers Tell Each Other

I really enjoyed reading this. Excellent tips on writer advice. There’s so much of it out there but is it accurate? *Comments disabled here. Please comment on the original post* Continue reading

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November 20, 2016

Editing Re-Blogs

A re-blogged post is when you share someone’s content to your own blog. People have many different reasons for doing this. Primarily, re-blogged content is to share valuable information. I re-blog often on this blog and have found it to be a great way to network with other bloggers. As a result, I’d like… Continue reading

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November 18, 2016

Poetry Contest: Emily Dickinson First Book Award, $10,000

Originally posted on Kristen Twardowski: The Poetry Foundation recently announced that it will once again be holding its Emily Dickinson First Book Award. Though the contest is held infrequently, it is a wonderful opportunity for poets. It also has several unusual restrictions. The award seeks to recognize an American poet who is at least 40… Continue reading

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November 17, 2016

How Do You Know When Your Novel is Finished? Best Selling Authors Share Their Tips.

Originally posted on fabricating fiction: Writing The Sister took me 18 months. During that period I rewrote multiple times, changing the point of view, the tense, and even the genre. When I couldn’t write any more I paid for a professional critique, got feedback from beta readers, and still I wasn’t happy enough to… 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 9, 2016

Why I Ditched My Blog Sidebar – Guest Post…

Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog: I took a two-week break from posting on my own blog a few months ago. In that time, I was refueled with post ideas but I also had the opportunity to read most of yours. In that process, I realized something I hadn’t paid much attention… 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.