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October 28, 2018

Because it Fits You

Everything you have is yours. It is yours because it is in perfect sync with your life. You have a big family because it’s fitting for you. You have a small family because it’s fitting for you. You have gifts and talents because it is fitting for you. You have a good career or job… Continue reading

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#SundayBlogShare, blog, blogger, blogging, design, fits, gratitude, life, purpose, random, wordpress, write, writers, writing
October 14, 2018

Blogging and Time

One of the many complaints I hear from new bloggers is concerning time. Blogging takes a lot of time. This is true and time is a very precious thing. How we spend our time is a big deal. What you spend time on today can directly influence your day tomorrow or weeks and months ahead.… Continue reading

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October 7, 2018

9 Authorpreneur Habits You Can Start Today

Usually, I present author tips for new authors but this is not really a new author tip. This is more so for those authors who’ve been publishing for a while and want to level-up their writing career. Also, these are not rules, must-haves, should-haves, writer commandments, should-dos….you get the point. I call these tips because… Continue reading

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#SundayBlogShare, authorpreneur, authors, blog, blogger, blogging, business, business plan, independent, Independent Authors, indie authors, publisher, publishing, service
August 12, 2018

What is the Difference Between a Blog and Author Website, and Do I Need Both?

Whenever I am out and about the first question people ask: “Do you have a website?” So I thought I’d talk briefly about the difference between a blog and an author website and if you need both. First, no. You don’t necessarily need both, though I do recommend it for authors with several published books.… Continue reading

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#SundayBlogShare, blog, blogging, blogs, books, business, google, publishing, static, websites, wordpress, writers, writing
July 8, 2018

Self-love and Poetry Contest

I’ve been watching The Handmaid’s Tale on Hulu. It’s slow, a little boring and I find the portrayal of submission and authority and the use of scripture to verify abuse offensive, filled with all of the stereotypes and misconceptions the world has taught in regard to a woman and man’s divine role. But, there is… Continue reading

Articles, General Topics

#SundayBlogShare, appreciation, blog, compassion, contest, love, mercy, poems, poetry, poetry blogs, prizes, self-care, self-love, spoken word, winners
June 24, 2018

The Evolution of a Book Cover

I have always enjoyed looking at book covers. Choosing a cover is my favorite part of the Indie Book Publishing process. In the beginning, I didn’t care too much about the cover and that was cool. But then, as I matured, I started to look at my writing differently. I stopped looking at my writing… Continue reading

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#SundayBlogShare, blog, book covers, evolution, hairstyles, history, identity, indie authors, Indie Publishing, movement, publishing, soul, Soulful
June 17, 2018

Poetry Blog Tour Hosts Needed

I would like to organize a blog tour to help to spread awareness about my latest collection of poetry, I am Soul. Except, I do not have much money so I am reaching out to bloggers who enjoy poetry to see if you would have the time and interest to host me on your blog… Continue reading

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#SundayBlogShare, blog, blog tours, blogger, blogs, hosts, opportunity, poems, poetry, poets, promo, promotional, virtual tours

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.