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November 26, 2017

New Page for Introduce Yourself Author Feature + How Guest Posting Can Help You Win

As we approach the end of the year, I am doing what I always do at this time. Revisit my pages, update them, move some things around and maybe change my theme. In doing so, I’ve compiled all the Introduce Yourself Interviews and stored them away on their own page. You can now easily access… Continue reading

General Topics, Introduce Yourself – Guest Authors

#SundayBlogShare, authors, blog, blogging, books, Independent Authors, indie authors, interviews, promo, promotions, self-publishing, wordpress, writers, writing
November 20, 2017

Self-Publishing: Don’t Forget to Set Up Your Amazon Author Central Page

UPDATED: The layout has changed since this post was last published in 2017. I am republishing this with instructions on using the new platform, which I have found more straightforward than the previous layout. I read a ton of books written by Indie Authors. If I like a book, I am going to click on… Continue reading

Articles, self-publishing

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November 8, 2017

Setting up with MailChimp

Setting up an email list isn’t part of every author’s platform but for those who are looking to set up, you have a number of them to choose from: Convertkit Mailerlite Mailchimp Aweber ….and so on… Today, I’d like to talk a bit about MailChimp and show you how easy it is to get started.… Continue reading

General Topics

#TuesdayShares, authors, business, Campaign, email, email lists, guide, how to, mailchimp, newsletters, Step by Step, tutorial, writers, writing
November 5, 2017

I Believe in Progress

I believe in progress. In recognizing and acknowledging your growth. In appreciating not just everything that you have but also everything you’ve endured to get to where you are. In process. In stopping to consider where you are, not just where you are trying to go. In gratitude and contentment. In looking back only to… Continue reading

General Topics

#MondayBlogs, appreciation, authors, blog, blogger, blogging, gratitude, indie authors, process, progress, wordpress, writers, writing
November 2, 2017

Enjoy the Process

I’ve been focusing a lot on adding value to my personal, spiritual, mental and professional life. This process has caused me to reflect on a lot of things, pay attention to my actions, my words, and my interactions with others. I’ve had to dig deep and to make decisions that were not easy to make… Continue reading

General Topics, self-publishing

#LinkYourLife, amazon, blog, books, Indie Publishing, journey, joy, kindle, nanowrimo, process, publishing, self-publishing, wordpress, writers, writing
October 24, 2017

I Was Not There

I do not entirely agree with the actions of my ancestors cannot say with a straight face that I would have stood there In the crossfire of oppression, falling while being bit by dogs smiling while being spit on not with a straight face will I say that I would have been there to ask… Continue reading

Poetry

African American History, black america, black history, historical, history, poems, poetic, speak, speech, spoken word, voice, witness, writers, writing
October 23, 2017

Introduce Yourself Returns

I am just about settled in which means that I will be getting back into the swing of things with reviews and promotions real soon. I still have a few things to do before I am back full time so I am still somewhat MIA this week, but I’d still like to get some interviews… Continue reading

Introduce Yourself – Guest Authors

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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.