Every aspiring writer will question whether they should self-publish their book or go through the traditional publishing route. In this episode, I speak to the poet F.S. Yousaf, who has experienced both self-publishing and traditional publishing, as he shares the advantages and disadvantages of both worlds. We also delve into the world of poetry, discussing his writing process, routine, photography, social media and much more.

F.S. Yousaf is the author of four poetry books and has a background in teaching. Currently, he dedicates his time to writing full-time.

Enjoy!

Timestamps:
0:00 Promo
1:07 Yousaf background
3:50 When poetry were born
14:40 Immigrant parents and children’s dreams
26:50 Art, making money, and social media
44:52 Self publishing
49:39 Self vs Traditional Publishing
1:00:50 Audience after publishing
1:02:20 Writing full time, process
1:14:04 Film cameras and photography


🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUSAF
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Website: https://www.fsyousaf.com/
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fs.yousaf

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Hazawi Podcast demystifies the writing and publishing process. It’s for emerging writers who want to improve their writing, discover the roadmap to publishing their work, and explore diverse writing careers.

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