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January 17, 2017

5 Mistakes Authors Make on Social Media

Originally posted on Ryan Lanz: ? by Michael Cristiano I thought writing a novel was the hard part. I thought endless drafting and editing and proofreading involved the most work when it came to being a writer. I was wrong. My debut novel has been on sale for a little less than a month, and I… Continue reading

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January 10, 2017

3 Ways StumbleUpon Can Get YOU Noticed

This is worth bookmarking. Dan walks us through how to use Stumbleupon and increase our visibility. Continue reading

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January 3, 2017

Thank You

Thank you for reading. Thank you for liking. Thank you for re-blogging and sharing across your social media. Thank you for commenting and sharing your thoughts with us. Your input is invaluable. Thank you for laughing with me. Thank you for dancing with me. Thank you for building with me. Thank you for supporting my… Continue reading

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November 29, 2016

What NOT to Post When Marketing Your Book – 8 Common Mistakes to Avoid

Valuable information for every author. Post Quote: “The goal of marketing is to build a relationship with your readers so they grow to know, like and trust you. If you are constantly asking them to buy something, they will most likely tune you out.” Continue reading

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November 18, 2016

3 Answers Every Blogger in the World Needs to Understand

Great tips on growing a blog before you dig in for the weekend: Post Quote: “You have to read a lot of blogs. You have to comment on a lot of blogs. You have to click Like on a lot of blogs. You have to Follow a lot of blogs. You must have a mindset… Continue reading

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October 13, 2016

Ice Breaker Challenge – Introduce Yourself!

I saw this on Facebook and thought it would be a great way for bloggers to actually get to know each other! We know there are fakes out here so I’m calling everyone out. Put your pen where the truth is. Here’s your chance to verify your identity. Let’s break the ice. Answer the following… Continue reading

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October 7, 2016

The First 300: How I Reached 300 Blog Followers in 3 Months

I don’t know what it is this week but I’ve been in a blog subject type of mood. Every article post idea has been about blogging. Could be the excitement still emanating from my radio show feature with Annette earlier this week –listen here- or it could be the excitement over reaching the 1,000 subscriber… 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.