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Rupi Kaur

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A breakout literary phenomenon and #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Rupi Kaur wrote, illustrated, and self-published her first poetry collection, 'milk and honey' in 2014. Next came its artistic siblings 'the sun and her flowers' and ‘home body’, both debuting at #1 on bestseller lists across the world. These collections have sold more than 11 million copies and have been translated into over 43 languages. Most recently in 2022- she released her 4th book ‘Healing Through Words’ which is a journey of guided writing exercises to help the reader explore their creativity.

As she has done from the very beginning, Rupi self-produced ‘Rupi Kaur Live’, the first poetry special of its kind, which debuted on Amazon Prime Video in 2021.

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what about the translations of your work? do you choose the translators? does the publisher choose them? please tell us more about the translation process!

Rupi Kaur hiiiiiiiii. so when I first got into this whole thing- I just assumed that I would be involved in the whole process, since it's my book, right?!

Wrong.…morehiiiiiiiii. so when I first got into this whole thing- I just assumed that I would be involved in the whole process, since it's my book, right?!

Wrong. I was shocked to discover that authors don't get to pick their translators, and that's standard.

This is kind of how it works (at least in the west):

- Author publishes a book in their main language
- Then either the author's literary agent or publisher begins to sell the diff language rights to publishers in other territories.
- They find the publishers, make a deal and present it to the author.
- Once the author signs off on the deal- that's usually the end of their involvement.
- The new publisher picks their own translators and usually designs their own covers without approval from the author.

Sometimes, they even change the title of thee book. At first this really threw me off- but I later realized that the publishers who are translating your book into their language are experts and know what they're doing. They know their markets well, and changing the title and look of the book can make a positive impact on the sales/success of it.

My books are published in over 42 languages. Most of those languages have kept the titles and the cover design the same. But Brazil changes both, along with Spain- and the books are doing exceptionally well in those territories.

It's so fascinating to see how this whole industry works- I'm learning new things alllll the time. But I will say- I feel like translators don't get the recognition they deserve. To me it feels like they're quite invisible in the process and we don't celebrate them enough- and the industry makes it hard to celebrate them. I have built friendships with some of my translators, but there are so many I've never been able to get in touch with. Translating is an art. Translators shouldn't been seen as contract workers. As a translator, you're not just translating words- you're translating tone, emotions, and so much more. (less)

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how do you know when a poem is "finished"?

Rupi Kaur you feel it in your belly. You know it's done when you read it from beginning to end without any doubts and it makes your stomach turn. When every wor…moreyou feel it in your belly. You know it's done when you read it from beginning to end without any doubts and it makes your stomach turn. When every word- every line feels intentional.

Sometimes I do want to rush the process. I can be 85% done with a piece, but because I'm so impatient I try to convince myself it's good enough and I can move on. Whenever I do that- I feel a nervousness in my gut creeping up saying "stop lying to yourself"- It's quiet, but it's uncomfortable. At that point I have to accept that the piece isn't done.

Essentially, awareness and a deep listening to mind and body is really important, and will let you know if a poem is "finished" or not. (less)

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	milk and honey 3.97 avg rating — 764,527 ratings — published 2014 — 126 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Sun and Her Flowers 4.08 avg rating — 361,490 ratings — published 2018 — 98 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Home Body 4.06 avg rating — 148,269 ratings — published 2020 — 76 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Healing Through Words 4.28 avg rating — 1,478 ratings — published 2022 — 26 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Otras maneras de usar la boca + El sol y sus flores (pack) by Rupi Kaur (Goodreads Author), Elvira Sastre (Translator) 4.24 avg rating — 1,293 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Milk and Honey: 10th Anniversary Collector's Edition 4.67 avg rating — 669 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	the moon and her stars 3.73 avg rating — 549 ratings — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Rupi Kaur Trilogy Boxed Set: milk and honey, the sun and her flowers, and home body 4.13 avg rating — 69 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	My Home My Body 3.78 avg rating — 41 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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“i want to apologize to all the women i have called beautiful
before i’ve called them intelligent or brave
i am sorry i made it sound as though
something as simple as what you’re born with
is all you have to be proud of
when you have broken mountains with your wit
from now on i will say things like
you are resilient, or you are extraordinary
not because i don’t think you’re beautiful
but because i need you to know
you are more than that”
― Rupi Kaur

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“Loneliness is a sign you are in desperate need of yourself.”
― Rupi Kaur, milk and honey

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“i am a museum full of art
but you had your eyes shut”
― Rupi Kaur, milk and honey

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