I realize this might make me sound like a cheeseball, but I truly mean it. I wouldn\u2019t even be writing this book if it weren\u2019t for my Tumblr followers saying they loved my words on the screen but wanted to hold them in their hands. There\u2019s something special about that. I feel truly honored to be in the position I am in right now. If the book touches just one person, the process was worth it, regardless of the total amount of copies sold.<\/p>\n

I know how to market myself.<\/h2>\n

I\u2019m lucky to have pursued a career that helps me with passion projects like this book.<\/p>\n

I will be graduating in December with a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Public Relations and Creative Writing. I also work as a PR Strategist at an online marketing company. Although marketing and PR don\u2019t lead naturally into poetry, I\u2019m able to take what I\u2019ve learned and apply it to gaining the reach of this book. Also,\u00a0I understand my brand and book better than any publisher ever could.<\/p>\n

I want to reverse the stigma of self-publishing.<\/h2>\n

I\u2019ve seen authors put down self-published authors for \u201ctaking the easy way out\u201d or \u201cnot taking criticism from publishing houses.\u201d It\u2019s not about that. I want to a voice for self-publishing, to bring credit back to this growing publishing platform. I love that it gives people the power to publish their own content. I believe everyone has a story to tell and self-publishing makes it possible for more stories to be heard. Now that\u2019s a mission I can get behind.<\/p>\n

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