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July 5, 2016

Stop Being So Reactionary

From the EC Made Up Dictionary – Definition – a. A person who reacts to a situation or stresses by changing their thoughts, life, or persona to fit someone else’s reaction to that situation. b. To cater ones thought processes to the reactions of another c. Insecure in ones own views of self and dependent… Continue reading

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July 5, 2016

Book Review Policy Changes

I will be making changes to the review policy this fall. Due to time constraints, I will be charging a small readership fee in exchange for honest reviews. Don’t worry, it’s unbelievably cheap. This change will take place on Monday, October 3, 2016. To assist in a smooth transition, I am opening up registration for… Continue reading

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July 5, 2016

Writing Powerful Scenes: Why Choosing The Right Setting Is So Important

I really enjoyed reading this. Setting is something we don’t hear a lot about (not like say plot). I especially enjoyed the part about making the emotional connection between the setting and character. Continue reading

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June 27, 2016

How I Stay Positive – The Four Agreements

•Be impeccable with your word. • Don’t take anything personally. • Don’t make assumptions. • Always do your best. I try to stay true to these steps and in return they help me to maintain peace and positivity in my life. Be impeccable with your word We’ve all heard it before: “All a man has… Continue reading

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June 26, 2016

Everything Must Move – What Watching Movies Taught Me About Writing

This post was conceived while watching one of my favorite movies. Thus, as usual, it is based on my personal experience. So anyway, to the point… I found myself paying attention to what was going on in the background of this particular scene in this movie instead of what the leading characters were doing. To… Continue reading

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June 25, 2016

Spirit Words

Stretch your thoughts forward with much care. Hold them in your mind with the fragility of a newborn’s bones and then unfold them from your tongue like ancient scrolls . Let them drip oxygen on the page so that you leave the post just as pure as it was before your spirit left it’s… Continue reading

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June 23, 2016

Writer’s Quote Wednesday on a Thursday – Happiness

I think this is the first time I’ve done this on a Thursday! It doesn’t look as good as the Wednesday quote on a Wednesday but hey, nonetheless welcome back to another Writers Quote Wednesday! As hosted by Colleen of Silver Threading, co-hosted by Ronovan of Ronovan Writes. I really want another dog. But that’s… 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.