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June 6, 2017

Wise Ink: At First Draft: The 6 (Minimum) Steps to Revising Your Manuscript before Submission

Wondering how many revisions you should make before submitting to the professionals? Technically, as many as you want but I found this article most helpful. I love how they break it down into steps so it’s not overly complicated. I also like the idea of self-editing / revising twice then submitting the third draft… Continue reading

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June 6, 2017

5 Ways Commenting on Other Blogs Can Help Your Blog to Grow

It Introduces You When you comment on a post that interests you (or disinterests you) on other blogs, it introduces you to that blogger and everyone else who sees your comment. If they’ve been blogging awhile, rest assured they will click on your name and check out your blog (Do be sure your name is… Continue reading

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May 31, 2017

Who’s Your Favourite Black Author

Originally posted on jhohadli: The African American Literature Book Club, which has featured me and my books in the past (thanks to them for that), has asked me to remind readers and fans in my network about the open poll (yes, remind, because I’ve plugged it before so I hope you’ve already voted. I have!).… Continue reading

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May 28, 2017

Building Relationships

True relationships are not scheduled, planned, and coordinated. True relationships are natural occurrences and are not forced. They blossom from a genuine pull towards that person. It is a connection of energy built upon similar states of mind. It is when two people share the same opinion without an agenda. Building relationships is not a… Continue reading

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May 28, 2017

Book Review Registry – OPEN

Guess what?? a. Had a birthday a few days ago. Totally in the 30s club now. b. Totally is my new favorite word. c. I got my PC back. d. OK OK. I’ll get to it…. ….The book review registry is open! I just have one more book that I am finishing and one more… Continue reading

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May 28, 2017

8 Things to Keep in Mind about Your Introduce Yourself Interview

There are 50 questions to choose from. MIX THEM UP and remember that they do not have to be in order. (..because I’m gonna like, mix them up anyway) When asked what skill you WOULD LIKE to master, be creative. For instance, I would love to learn to play the piano. Stuff like that. (I… Continue reading

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May 21, 2017

Intention

It is the soul of our reasons why and the breath of purpose. It drips from our thoughts and can be smelled through the pores in our actions. Intention is the unseen fabric of the heart; the thing that either manifests dreams or turns them into nightmares. What will be is dependent upon its reason… 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.