P. S. Whenever I feel dejected as a writer, or like I'm not exactly where I want to be yet, I remember the milestones & how far I've come & it pushes me onward. For example, you've published a book of poetry, got to go to a kick-ass conference, have far more readers & writing connections than you did before you began...I'd say you're doing something right❤️. As long as you're moving forward--even with small steps--you're om the right track