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May 17, 2016

I Knew it Was a Mistake the Moment It Was Over

Portia Banks smoothed out the wrinkles forming in her dress, and picked at imaginary lint. She took it all in, snapping imaginary pictures of memory with her eyes as she scanned the room. Bachelors in Computational Journalism from Stanford University, Exceptional Research and Development, the list goes on and on. She wondered if it was… Continue reading

Short Stories

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May 13, 2016

The Author Media Kit and Other Forms of Self-Promo #MayChallengeDay13

The idea of marketing your work and promoting yourself, to most Self-Publishers, seems a bit daunting. They don’t want to appear prideful, conceited, self-absorbed, and narcissistic if you will. However, Self-Promotion is not the same as being prideful and NO Indie can get by without some level of Self-Promotion and marketing. It is, after all,… Continue reading

Articles

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May 12, 2016

What I Learned About Blogging, Writing, and Life #MayChallengeDay 11-12

Sometimes we just want the easy answer. The easy answer, and the smooth path. We want to lower mountains, and bring them down to our understanding. And we want as many tips on how to do so as is possible; we want things to be as easy as possible. But what I have learned, whether… Continue reading

General Topics

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May 10, 2016

MAY You #MayChallengeDay 9-10

May you never forget where you come from May you never forget who you are May your trust be earned May your love be genuine May you listen not to reply May you listen instead to understand May your eyes speak integrity May your lips echo the eyes May you treat others, the way that… Continue reading

General Topics

#MayChallenge, #TuesdayShares, beauty, blog, blogger, challenge, encouragement, goals, google, life, list, motivation, pbs, prompts, wordpress, writing
May 8, 2016

Go Into Yourself

“Go into yourself. Find out the reason that commands you to write; see whether it has spread its roots into the very depths of your heart…This most of all: ask yourself in the most silent hour of your night: must I write? Dig into yourself for a deep answer. And if this answer rings out… Continue reading

Quotes N Notes

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May 5, 2016

Why is this Picture Frame Empty? #MayChallengeRepostDay5

When I logged into my WordPress account, I had other plans for what to post today. I was not looking for writing prompts or post ideas. However, when I saw Felicia’s Writing Prompt: “Why is this picture frame empty?” I knew then what my purpose for logging on was. This prompt is an excellent way… Continue reading

Articles, General Topics

#ThankfulThursday, article, blog, Felicia, general, image, life, pbs, prompt, thoughtful minds united, thoughts, wordpress, writing
May 4, 2016

Self-Publishing: Pricing Your E-Books

Price. Money. Mulah. Paper. Dollar Bills. Dough. You get the point. The financial aspect of Indie Publishing is not something I speak much about or that I hear much about in the blogging world. Maybe its because money has always been that personal thing that belonged to just us. In many ways, this is true.… Continue reading

Articles, self-publishing

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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.