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July 1, 2015

Writer’s Quote Wednesday – Anais Nin

My Writer’s Quote Wednesday author of choice for today is Anais Nin, her words speak truth: I don’t have much to add here; the quote pretty much speaks for itself. What are words without a voice? Let who you are be the inspiration to put pen to paper. What is it that you want to… Continue reading

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June 30, 2015

It’s Tough out there…

This post is long, but worth reading. Writing is a business and should be treated as such. Continue reading

General Topics, Uncategorized

blog, blogger, book publishing, business, general, publishing, reblog, writing
June 29, 2015

Historical Fiction Without the Famous

Great advice on writing Historical Fiction. Continue reading

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blog, books, Character development, Characters, fiction, historical fiction, readership, research, writing
June 25, 2015

The worst enemy to creativity

…and quitting. Continue reading

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June 24, 2015

What Kind of Writer Are You?

Freedom Writer I like to write books that challenge people to think beyond what they know (think) exists; releasing people from the limited ways in which we tend to think and feel. So I strive to produce content that is thought provoking and cultivates the mind. My goal is to free the minds of all… Continue reading

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June 24, 2015

Writer’s Quote Wednesday – George Orwell

For today’s segment of Writer’s Quote Wednesday, I take inspiration from George Orwell: “When I sit down to write a book, I do not say to myself, ‘I am going to produce a work of art.’ I write it because there is some lie that I want to expose, some fact to which I… Continue reading

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June 23, 2015

Bigger, Stronger, Courageous

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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.