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Once upon a time, all a poet needed was solitude, a pen, and the courage to speak their truth. That need hasn’t changed—but the world around it has.

Today, poets must be more than writers—we must also be curators of our own digital presence.
We’re expected to be our own publishers, publicists, and platforms.

When I first began sharing my work, I wasn’t thinking about “branding.” I was thinking about voice. But over time, I’ve realized that in the digital age, your voice is your brand.

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Self-publishing is a powerful tool for establishing credibility and influence. But beyond the excitement of launching a book, there are valuable lessons that shape how authors position themselves as thought leaders. Whether you're writing to share industry expertise, inspire readers, or build a personal brand, the self-publishing journey is packed with insights that can refine your strategy and amplify your impact.

Lesson 1: A Book Alone Won’t Build Authority

Many first-time self-published...

My poetry is deeply rooted in themes of self-discovery, vulnerability, and spiritual transformation. It often explores the passage of time, unresolved memories, and the raw emotional landscapes of human experience. Drawing from his Native American-Irish heritage and the coastal village life of New England, I infuse poetry with a sense of place, weaving together nature’s rhythms with personal introspection.

My poetic style is unconstrained and deeply personal, rejecting perfection in favor of...

In the realm where art and language collide, "Ekphrastic Prose Poetry" emerges as a singular force, a fusion of vivid imagery and unbridled verbal expression that dares to capture the essence of visual art in a cascade of words. In this genre, the description of art transcends simple narration; it challenges both writer and reader to experience art as a living, breathing entity. For many contemporary poets, this dynamic format becomes the very medium through which they expose their innermost...