I almost didn't publish my poetry book
It took me 4 years to hit that publish button
Hello dear friend,
“Should I really publish another poetry book?”
That’s what my brain kept on telling me for the past four years. The reasons to *not* publish were many —
No one really reads poetry anymore.
My poems aren’t that good.
Marketing is an exhausting job. Do I really want to immerse myself in it again?
While the reason to go ahead and publish it was simply, “I poured my heart out into the book, and I want to share it with the world.”
But the self-doubt was stronger than this conviction.
I sat on the manuscript for four years and only published it now because my boyfriend asked me, “You almost didn’t publish your first poetry book either. Can’t you see how it changed your life?”
He was right, and Stolen Reflections did actually change my life.
It let me call myself a “writer” rather than just a “blogger.”
It got me invited to several book clubs and literary fests.
It became the #1 bestseller in poetry on Amazon India.
It was recommended by Priyanka Chopra as one of the “Must-Read Books by Indian Woman Authors” on International Women’s Day 2021.
Before publishing Stolen Reflections, I’d convinced myself that no one reads poetry anymore, but look at how many ways the book has proved me wrong. Reflecting on the past gave me some motivation and helped me get past my doubts.
I don’t know what role Taming Infinity, my newest poetry book will play in my career as a writer. But I know that it will be at least 1% more impactful when it’s out in the world compared to when it’s just sitting in my drafts.
In other words, publishing your book might not give you any significant returns, but not publishing it will definitely not give you any results.
Proudly presenting my newest book of poems: Taming Infinity, A Journey of Love in Poetry and Prose
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With love,
Anangsha.