Estorytellers Helped a Kolkata Poet Turn a Manuscript Into a Nationally Loved Poetry Book

Client Background

A young poet from Jadavpur University wrote a set of 120 poems but didn’t know how to convert them into a polished publish-ready book. They wanted a visually rich paperback suitable for poetry lovers.

Challenges

• Inconsistent theme across poems.

• No design direction.

• Wanting fast publishing before a festival-season event.

Estorytellers’ Approach

1. Editorial Curation

We sorted the poems into themed sections and ensured emotional flow. Light editing brought more clarity without altering voice.

2. Creative Book Design

Estorytellers built a minimalist aesthetic with soft illustrations inspired by Kolkata monsoons. The typography was chosen for comfort and emotion.

3. Publishing & Event-Ready Timeline

We set up print-on-demand plus bulk copies for the author’s festival stall. Metadata was optimised for poetry categories.

4. Discovery & Marketing Push

We created an Amazon-focused plan, early reviews, and teaser excerpts on social platforms.

Results

• 800 copies sold in the first 45 days.

• Author sold out all 150 copies at their literature festival event.

• Book ranked in the top 50 under “Contemporary Poetry” for two weeks.

• Instagram poetry pages reposted excerpts, giving the author 3,000+ new followers.