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February 19, 2016

I Need You…

Lynette needs our help! Continue reading

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author support, blogger, blogging, email, google, indie authors, memoir, Newsletter, publishing, reblog, reblogs, self-publishing, writing
February 11, 2016

Inspiration and Copyright Infringement – How Fine Is The Line?

There are, arguably, seven basic plots. I won’t list them here, but you can find them if you click this link: The Seven Basic Plots: Why We Tell Stories by Christopher Booker. All seven can be said to result from real life inspiration. While fiction can take these inspirations to incredible heights, the ideas begin… Continue reading

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articles, authors, copy, copyright, copyright infringement, illegal, laws, lawsuit, pbs, reblog, reblogs, rights, stealing, writing
January 27, 2016

Knowing Where To End Your Story

Originally posted on YOURS IN STORYTELLING…: ? The other day someone asked on kboards just what they ought to do if they knew where they wanted to END their story, but not where they wanted to START it from. This is basically how I answered that question. For me, a story is a little like… Continue reading

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#WWWblogs, advice, beginning, ending, google, maps, pbs, reblog, reblogs, story, tips, travel, wordpress, writers
January 15, 2016

Bloggers Bash 2016 – Venue Announcement

Originally posted on Sacha Black: The Bloggers Bash Committee said this year would be bigger and better – and trust me, it will be. We, the committee, have plans afoot to make it a cracking day. If you don’t know what the bash is, it’s an annual get together for bloggers everywhere. The bash is open… Continue reading

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#BluSkyFriday, #LinkYourLife, Annual Bloggers Bash, blog, blog awards, Blogger Bash, England, event, London, London England, pbs, reblog, repost, venue
January 6, 2016

Gabrielle Gorman’s “Dear America”: When You Don’t Love the Skin You’re In

Originally posted on (not) Mixed (up): On December 8th, I attended the 2015 My Hero Awards, in order to watch my dear friend Kayla Briet win the Emerging Artist Award for her work in film, music and technology. While Kayla’s work always mesmerizes me, another award recipient named Gabrielle Gorman brought me and many others to… Continue reading

Articles, General Topics

#ThankfulThursday, #WWWblogs, african american, black, black america, google, identity, mixed race, racial, reblog, reblogs, self-love, wordpress
December 26, 2015

Author Spotlight: Yecheilyah Ysrayl

Originally posted on The Write Perspective: Hey. Here’s another author (she’s a poet as well) who also has a page here on WordPress. I consider myself and anyone else aware of her to be pretty lucky already as this author has a pretty powerful perspective and is more than capable of articulating her experiences and… Continue reading

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#SundayBlogShare, ahouseofpoetry, author, author interview, blog, blogger, google, poetry, reblog, self-publishing, social media shout, stella, The Stella Trilogy, wordpress, writers, writing
December 16, 2015

Going Natural: When LinkedIn Profiles Turns to Racial Profiling

Originally posted on (not) Mixed (up): As I scrolled through my Facebook feed a few weeks ago, I came across a status update that was upsetting, though sadly not surprising: “That awkward moment when your decision to wear your hair natural comes up in an interview… and not in a complimentary way…” My friend Sonia… Continue reading

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#WWWblogs, african american, black, black women, hair, interview, natural, natural hair, perms, professionalism, reblog, reblogs, weaves

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.