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June 14, 2019

Author Caution: Be careful putting all your eggs in one Basket

Since B&N was sold (no panic neccessary….related article links below) and since Instagram went down (again), the time is right to repost this message. It’s long but I recommend reading all the way through. It was originally published December 5, 2018 after Facebook went down. Since then both Facebook and Instagram have had continual… Continue reading

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June 9, 2019

Small Growth is still Growth

It’s hard running a small business. Independent Artists (authors, publishers, musicians, filmmakers, etc.) aren’t backed by huge companies and corporations and many of us don’t have millions of dollars in the bank. In fact, most small business owners still have 9-5s because, like you, we have bills to pay and families to provide for. But… Continue reading

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June 3, 2019

A Word of Encouragement for Independent (Indie) Authors / Publishers

Let’s just say May was a trying month for me. I had a birthday but otherwise inwardly, mentally, I struggled. And while I am not ready to talk about it, I want to use this as an occasion to lift you in case June is that month for you. In case July is that month… Continue reading

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May 30, 2019

The Poetry Magazine Proof

So I come home and look what’s here! The proof for our Poetry Magazine featuring the winners and honorable mentions of last year’s contest. It’s so beautiful! I am happy with the way it came out. It’s thick, sturdy, and colorful! The picture doesn’t do it justice. It looks more like the digital version in… Continue reading

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May 30, 2019

Don’t Overpay to Play

I posted this message to my IG this morning and I thought I would post it here as well. I have added more bullet points after realizing how much this also applies to Indie Authors and our writing careers as well as real life advice. Don’t go broke to sit at someone else’s table. Make… Continue reading

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May 27, 2019

Introduce Yourself: Introducing Guest Author K. McCoy

What is your name and where are you from? My name is K. McCoy, and I am from Fort Myers, FL. What’s your favorite color? My favorite is blue. What’s the most difficult thing about being a writer? The most exciting thing? I would have to say that the most difficult thing about being a… Continue reading

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May 8, 2019

Yecheilyah’s 3rd Annual Poetry Contest 2019: Rules, Guidelines, and Prizes

It’s that time of the year again!!! Submissions Accepted Now – August 1, 2019 Winners Announced: Friday, November 1, 2019. Theme: The purpose of this year’s theme is to use words that empower and inspire us to be the best version of ourselves. We talked about Self-Love last year and now it’s time we spoke… Continue reading

Poetry

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