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December 4, 2016

7 Author Ideas for an Amazing Live Book Launch

Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis: This is a guest post by Mary Kleim, who works in the digital sphere. She is also a guest blogger who shares her online marketing experience on sites dedicated to creativity, self-development, writing, and digital marketing. Connect with Mary on LinkedIn. I particularly like how she combines an online… Continue reading

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December 4, 2016

Writing Symbolism: The Secret Life of Bees

To write subliminally is to operate below the threshold of consciousness. Writing subliminally means to produce a work that gives a message strong enough to influence mental processes or the behavior of an individual in a subtle and non-obvious way. Subliminal writing works well for religious, spiritual, or political writers who want to give important… Continue reading

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November 28, 2016

13 Things Mentally Strong Writers Don’t Do

Originally posted on Kristen Lamb's Blog: As y’all know I do a ton of reading and this includes lots and lots of blogs and articles. Over the holiday I ran across one article that just had me jumping up and down and yelling, “YES! THIS!” The Business Insider article “13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do” is… Continue reading

General Topics, self-publishing

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November 12, 2016

Something Genuine

The door to the patio is open, and the screen door shields me from the insects that I may enjoy the brisk caress of the wind on my skin. And as I inhale the fresh taste of the evening air, enjoying the end of a peaceful day, I think about the genuine that often come from… Continue reading

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October 25, 2016

Confidence and Writing Discipline

The most important factor in a writer’s life, at least in my opinion, is not mere talent. Neither is it some mysterious entity floating in the air called luck. It is not how much you blog or how less you blog. It is not how much money you spend or how little money you spend.… Continue reading

Articles, self-publishing

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October 11, 2016

Self-Publishing – Laying Bricks Ep 5: Decorating

I want to be clear that this series does not intend to explain how to become a best seller, how to market and promote like a pro and all of that. I named this series Laying Bricks to demonstrate the importance of laying a proper foundation for producing a book. However, we are officially passed… Continue reading

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September 29, 2016

Eight Reasons Why Writers Should Use Twitter

Though I don’t have lots of followers, I happen to love Twitter. Probably too much lol. (@ahouseofpoetry) *Comments disabled here. Please respond to the original post* Skylander Press If you follow me on Twitter, then you know that I have more than 5,000 followers and frequently post throughout the day. How frequently? Every two hours.… 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.