Shelby Leigh

bestselling poet x2 | poetry editor, workshop host, and book marketer | find me on instagram & tiktok @shelbyleighpoetry. my 3rd book is coming in fall 2022 with central avenue pub. work with me and find my books at: shelbyleigh.co/more

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win a free signed copy of my bestselling poetry book, changing with the tides!

hi friends! i am giving away a signed copy of my poetry book to 1 youtube subscriber!

i recently launched a new podcast and video series called small steps to self-love. and would love for you to check it out and subscribe on youtube!

to enter:

subscribe to my youtube channel and send me a message or comment reply with a screenshot showing you've subscribed.

i will dm the winner from this account! (or if you prefer you can message me on instagram @shelbyleighpoetry).

open internationally! no purchase necessary to win.

-shelby leigh

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changing with the tides by shelby leigh 💛

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from changing with the tides by shelby leigh

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I bought this book and it’s one of my favorites by a Tumblr writer! ❤️❤️❤️

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thank you so much! that makes me so happy.

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about 7 years ago, i started writing and posting my poems on tumblr, on this account where i wrote a poem a day for a year.

and after that year, some readers encouraged me to self-published a book, so i did. and i'm so grateful i did, because then i published another book in 2019.

and that book became an amazon bestseller, and is now being republished by one of the largest publishers in the world in just 4 days.

i owe those readers from 6+ years ago so much for encouraging me to go for my dream and self-publish a poetry book, and tumblr for starting my love for poetry!

the new edition of changing with the tides comes out in just 4 days! i can't wait for you to read it.

order changing with the tides

-shelby leigh

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I am so incredibly excited to share the cover for my newest book, girl made of glass, coming in january 2023.

if you think often about the past or battle with overthinking and self-esteem, girl made of glass is for you. this collection is about finding yourself, forgiving yourself, and loving yourself. it explores the many ways our past haunts us, but will leave you feeling hopeful about your future. 

HOW PRETTY IS SHE!!!

thank you for making my dreams come true. 💛

click to preorder!

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from "changing with the tides"

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to new beginnings:

you can close this chapter

of your life and never look back

or you can flip through the pages, revisit old memories,

reflect on how different you once were.

that's the magic of

writing your own story–

you'll meet new characters,

travel to new places,

face new obstacles,

and the best part:

deciding how to overcome them

and then realizing

you can.

-shelby leigh

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where are my fellow poets?!

reblog + add what you write poetry about, and tell us a little about you, so we can find and follow each other!

i also host monthly poetry workshops through my private poetry community! shelbyleigh.co/thepoetryclub

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from changing with the tides by shelby leigh

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i’m learning to be okay with slow growth—with gentle steps instead of giant leaps. i see others ahead of me and behind me, but i know i am where i need to be.

-shelby leigh

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it's already snowing outside / I thought summer just ended / I turned on the AC yesterday / today I turned on the heat / plastic wrapping on my frozen lasagna / it’s in the recycling bin but I still feel guilty / I thought it was fall / I fell to my knees when I saw the snow / intricate flakes on my arms that I can't shake off / they’re too pretty to ruin / now they’re melted and ruined / I can't shake the feeling that the world is ending / tell me / when the world ends will I still feel guilty?

-shelby leigh

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i turn my face when i see my reflection. how can i love a body that shelters me, yet makes me feel so alone?

-shelby leigh

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are you a poet?

i'm so excited to announce the poetry club, a monthly membership for poets of all levels designed to inspire you, educate you, and build your confidence, while providing you with accountability and support from like-minded poets.

as a launch bonus, take 20% off your membership (for life!) using the code POETRY. this deal ends 11/17.

i am so excited to welcome you into the club and write with you!

become a member here.

see ya in the club,

shelby

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our second workshop is coming up soon! we have more than 20 members across the globe and would love to have you join us as we become better poets together.

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Quote by Shelby Leigh

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poem by me! you can find it in my book "changing with the tides"

[nothingwithoutwords]

are you a poet?

i'm so excited to announce the poetry club, a monthly membership for poets of all levels designed to inspire you, educate you, and build your confidence, while providing you with accountability and support from like-minded poets.

as a launch bonus, take 20% off your membership (for life!) using the code POETRY. this deal ends 11/17.

i am so excited to welcome you into the club and write with you!

become a member here.

see ya in the club,

shelby

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from "changing with the tides" by shelby leigh

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from changing with the tides by shelby leigh

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I bought this book and it’s one of my favorites by a Tumblr writer! ❤️❤️❤️

[nothingwithoutwords]

thank you so much! that makes me so happy.