Dear Editor/s
Many congratulations on completing four remarkable years of publishing your online magazine. It’s no small feat to sustain something with such consistency and grace, and I can only imagine the immense amount of hard work, commitment, and vision that has gone into maintaining the superlative quality the magazine is now known for. You have, in the process, inspired not only seasoned writers but also hesitant voices like mine, and budding ones like my son, Shloke’s
For the longest time, my writings remained deeply personal – drawn from lived experiences, private reflections, and quiet observations. I never quite imagined sharing them with the world, believing they were perhaps too inward-looking or ordinary to be of interest to anyone else. But seeing my words, my thoughts – my “homes,” so to speak – in printed fonts for the first time so me three years ago (December 2021 issue) filled me not only with pride and courage, but also with a quiet sense of belonging and validation. It felt as though my voice had found a home too. That moment was transformative. It reminded me that even the most intimate stories can carry a resonance and a quiet universality, and that real connection often begins with vulnerability. That realisation inspired me to write more, and to write without apology.
Recently, my son had a short story published – his very first in a magazine, after having shared a few pieces on Tumblr. I was thrilled as a mother. He shared it with friends and family, as did I, and the wave of encouragement he received lit a spark in him. It gave him the much-needed affirmation to keep writing, to take himself seriously as a storyteller, and to believe that his voice would be heard. Watching his confidence bloom has been one of my most cherished experiences as a parent.
What your magazine is doing is far greater than just offering a platform – you’re nurturing courage in people like me and planting hope in young, aspiring writers like Shloke’s. Over the years, I’ve watched with joy how more poets and writers have found their voices through your pages. There’s something deeply reassuring about knowing that such a space exists – one that values honest expression over commercial sheen.
Thank you for making room for voices that might otherwise remain unheard. Your work is not just editorial, it’s quietly revolutionary. Wishing you continued success and many more years of creative flourishing. May the magazine go from strength to strength.
With gratitude and warmest regards,
Pritha
DoubleSpeak 