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Biography

Berkay Doğan is a poet and writer who focuses on themes of existence, solitude, and "inner revolution" in modern Turkish poetry. His debut poetry collection, Ink and Ember: A Poet's Reckoning, which explores the process of confronting one's own darkness, was published by İskenderiye Publishing in the autumn of 2025. With works also featured in literary magazines such as Valsanat, Doğan continues to live and write in Istanbul, maintaining what he calls "a record of one's inner revolution."

Works & Publications

Ink and Ember: A Poet's Reckoning — Book Cover

Ink and Ember: A Poet's Reckoning

İskenderiye Publishing | Autumn 2025

Ink and Ember: A Poet's Reckoning is a confrontation text that explores the themes of existence, love, solitude, and inner revolution through the striking language of modern Turkish poetry. It is the archive of the silent yet profound struggle of those who stand behind an honourable life that need not be denied, taking refuge in words.

Magazine Cover

Valsanat Literary Magazine

February 2026 Issue

Current poems and texts published in the magazine.

On Reader Platforms

Ekşi Sözlük

Reader reviews and discussions under the Ink and Ember entry.

"Among the enigmatic poems that initially feel unfamiliar, there are pieces of staggering beauty. The further you read, the more it feels like pages stitched together like a handwoven rug."

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1000Kitap

Reader highlights, ratings, and shared passages.

"Proof of the emotional spectrum a young soul endures in our country."

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Reddit r/Kitap

Reader discussions in the Turkish book community on Reddit.

"Congratulations — we need poets. I hope you continue to write."

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Photo Gallery

High-resolution author portraits and book images for media use.

Berkay Doğan — Author Portrait (Studio)

Author Portrait — Studio

Berkay Doğan — Author Portrait (Natural)

Author Portrait — Natural

Berkay Doğan — Author Portrait (Original)

Author Portrait — Original

Ink and Ember — Book Cover

Book Cover — Ink and Ember

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