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May 10, 2017

Then and Now – Writing 1920s Fiction in 2017 – Guest Post by, Yecheilyah Ysrayl…

Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog: One of the important pieces of research I must do for my books is to look at the differences between how we live today and how we lived in the early 1900s. In writing book one of The Nora White Story, for instance, I found myself… Continue reading

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May 5, 2017

My Poems on Soundcloud

I am back on Soundcloud and am in the process of uploading audio poetry of the poems I’ve published to this blog. Follow me HERE and listen to the poems that you’ve already liked and loved. This is also my opportunity to introduce my voice to those of you who have never heard me speak.… Continue reading

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May 4, 2017

Self-Publishing – Is it worth it?

Authors! Don would like your feedback! Check out this post. “This post calls out to those of you that are authors. I’m trying to open a dialogue and share my experiences in an effort to see if we have a commonality in our goals and how we get there.” Don Massenzio This post calls out… Continue reading

General Topics, self-publishing

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May 3, 2017

Inciting Moment: What It Is and Why You Should Care

Originally posted on Ryan Lanz: ? by Andrea Lundgren Recently, I was explaining the concept of an inciting moment to my five-year-old (he’s a bit young, but one might as well start early, right?), and it got me thinking about how critical the concept is. Some writers may call it an inciting incident, and others… Continue reading

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#amwriting, #BeWritingOnWednesday, authors, blog, Inciting moment, indie authors, Plot, publishing, self-publishing, story, storytelling, writers, writing
May 3, 2017

5 Things I Learned About Marketing my First Book

Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis: This is a guest post from Ben Taylor, a British freelance writer who spent several years living in Portugal and wrote a book about the experience. He now lives back in the UK, where he founded Home Working Club, a site dedicated to helping people explore freelance opportunities –… Continue reading

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May 1, 2017

4 Ways I Balance My Blogging and Writing Life

“Where do you find the time?” Is a question I get a lot so I thought I’d answer it in the form of a blog post so that more than a few individuals can benefit. I also thought it would be interesting to see if I can write this with a two-year-old around. With a… Continue reading

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#amwriting, #MondayBlogs, 80/20 Rule, balance, blog, bloggers, blogging, life, organization, respin, time, time management, wordpress, writing
April 25, 2017

If We Were Having Coffee Right Now

Good Morning! Or afternoon or evening. OK, whatever. Hi! I’m having coffee so I thought we were long overdue for a chat. It’s been awhile since I just talked to you guys. I mean outside of blog segments, interviews, fun facts, blah blah blah. Soooo, how you? (as the country folk say). So, go get… 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.