Zach Pratt author of My Silly World and Soft Words, Hard Truths
Created by Zach Pratt, founder of Odd Angle Press.
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Some truths arrive gently. Others don't.Soft Words, Hard Truths is a collection of poems about the things we already know but haven't yet faced. The patterns we repeat, the excuses we perfect, the costs we defer until they arrive without warning. Written in tight meter and clean rhyme, these poems move through the full range of human experience: the pride that isolates, the discipline that liberates, the relationships that quietly fade, the version of yourself you've been afraid to confront.This is not a book of comfort. It is a book of clarity.Each poem arrives as a quiet observation and ends as a verdict. Not advice. Something closer to a mirror. The kind that shows you what you've been avoiding, not what you hoped to see.If you've ever suspected that the life you're living and the life you're capable of are not the same thing, this book was written for you. If you've ever told yourself you'll start tomorrow, that you didn't have a choice, that the situation was someone else's fault, this book was written for you too.Read it slowly. Some of it will sting. That's how you know it landed.
Signature Edition
The Signature Experience
Classic Size: Standard 6" x 9" trim, built for the shelf and the hand.
Hand-Signed: Every copy ordered directly from Odd Angle Press is signed by the author.
Quality Paper: Printed on 60lb cream stock, easy on the eyes for long reading sessions.
Library Quality: Case-laminate hardback with a velvet matte, scuff-resistant finish.
Built to Last: A permanent physical record of the truths worth returning to.
The Signature Experience
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Hardcover Edition
The Standard Edition
Classic Size: Standard 6" x 9" trim, identical to the Signature edition.
Quality Paper: Printed on 55lb cream stock, easy on the eyes for long reading sessions.
Library Quality: Case-laminate hardback with a matte, scuff-resistant finish.
Shelf-Ready: Built to last for years of repeated reading and enjoyment.
Note: This version is fulfilled by Amazon and does not come hand-signed. Every order is processed and shipped directly through Amazon.
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Softcover Edition
The On-The-Go Edition
Classic Size: Standard 6" x 9" trim, identical to the hardcover edition.
Quality Paper: Printed on 55lb cream stock, easy on the eyes for long reading sessions.
Flexible & Light: A portable alternative to the hardcover, perfect for everyday reading.
Accessible: The most affordable way to own a physical copy of Soft Words, Hard Truths.
Note: This version is fulfilled by Amazon and does not come hand-signed. Every order is processed and shipped directly through Amazon.
$15.00 - Free shipping with Amazon Prime
E-Book Edition
Complete Collection: All 182 poems and Hard Truths from the full print edition in a single digital file.
Kindle Exclusive: Available exclusively on Amazon Kindle.
Kindle Unlimited: Included at no additional cost for Kindle Unlimited subscribers.
Reflowable Format: Text adjusts to your preferred font size and screen for comfortable reading on any device. Note: the ebook does not replicate the fonts or visual design of the physical edition. For the full aesthetic experience, consider the hardcover.
Instant Delivery: Purchase once and read immediately with no shipping or wait time.
$5.00 Instant Download
The Hard Truth Journals
Digest Size: Standard 5.5" x 8.5" trim, the ideal size for journaling — portable enough to take anywhere, substantial enough to write comfortably.
Quality Paper: Printed on 55lb cream stock, easy on the eyes for extended writing sessions.
52 Original Prompts: Each entry pairs a hard truth from Soft Words, Hard Truths: Before Life Teaches You with a single direct reflection prompt designed to find the gap between who you tell yourself you are and who you actually are.
No Schedule, No Pressure: Undated and self-paced. No streaks, no failure state. Work through it in a week or a year.
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Volume 1: Time, potential, action, and the excuses keeping you standing still.
Volume 2: Self-deception, ego, and the stories you tell yourself.
Volume 3: Pain, healing, relationships, and the boundaries you've never enforced.
Volume 4: Identity, growth, and the life you keep putting off.
Hard Truth Prints
Your Choice: Available as an instant digital download or a premium physical print shipped directly to your door. Select below to browse your preferred format.
High Resolution: Digital files include a print-ready RGB PDF and PNG backup. Physical prints are produced on premium quality paper.
Any Standard Size: Digital files scale to any standard print size from 5x7 up to 24x36 inches. Physical prints available in multiple sizes.
Original Content: Every hard truth is an original work by Zach Pratt, drawn from the poetry collection Soft Words, Hard Truths: Before Life Teaches You.
Instant or Delivered: Digital files are delivered immediately after purchase. Physical prints are printed and fulfilled by Fourthwall and shipped directly to you. No frame included.
$3.00 Instant Download for Digital Prints
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A Collection of Intentional Oddities. 140 Pages of Human Poetry & Digital Ink Sketches.My Silly World: Adventures, Imagination, & Observations is a collection of traditional rhyming verse and minimalist #000000 black line art. Rooted in a lifetime of curious looking, these pages blend the reality of family life with the boundless reaches of imagination.From the quiet rhythms of home and family to the strange, soaring "odd angles" of the mind, this book captures the essence of what it means to be a Senior Adventure Specialist. It is a celebration of the small things we notice when we slow down—the tilt of a dog's head, the view through imagination, and the humor found in the everyday.Inside this collection:Life & Family: Heartfelt and humorous poems drawn from the author’s own experiences and loved ones.
Pure Imagination: Flights of fancy that take you to whimsical places where the rules of the "normal" world don't apply.Quiet Observations: Minimalist line sketches that prove how much story lives in a single, stark black line.Whether you are a lover of modern art, a fan of rhythmic poetry, or someone who finds the extraordinary in the ordinary, My Silly World invites you to see through the eyes of an observer who knows that life is best lived with a bit of a wink.
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Signature Edition
The Signature Experience
Boutique Size: Classic 7.5" x 9.25" "Journal" trim.
Hand-Signed: Every copy ordered directly from Odd Angle Press is signed by the Author.
Art-Grade Paper: Printed on heavy 70lb opaque white stock so your poems stay on their own pages and don't ghost into the next.
Library Quality: Case-laminate hardback with a velvet matte, scuff-resistant finish.
The Heirloom: A permanent physical sanctuary built for your coffee table or shelf.
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Hardcover Edition
The Standard Edition
Boutique Size: Classic 7.5" x 9.25" "Journal" trim—identical to the Signature edition.
Art-Grade Paper: Printed on heavy 70lb opaque white stock so your poems stay on their own pages and don't ghost into the next.
Library Quality: Case-laminate hardback with a velvet matte, scuff-resistant finish.
Shelf-Ready: Built to last for years of repeated reading and enjoyment.
Note: This version is fulfilled by IngramSpark and does not come hand-signed.
Each copy of 'My Silly World' is printed specifically for you. Please allow 2-3 weeks for printing and delivery.
$19.00 plus shipping ~$23
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Softcover Edition
The On-The-Go Edition
Boutique Size: The same signature 7.5" x 9.25" "Journal" trim used in our hardcover editions.
Standard Interior: Printed on 55lb white paper, optimized for clear, high-contrast viewing of every sketch.
Versatile & Light: The perfect "everyday" edition, offering a flexible and portable way to enjoy.
Accessible: The most affordable way to own a physical copy of My Silly World.
Note: This version is fulfilled by Amazon and does not come hand-signed.
$11.00 Free shipping with Amazon Prime
Digital Collection
E-book Edition
The Digital Edition
138 Pages of Art: The complete collection of human verse and minimalist line sketches.
126 Whimsical Sketches: High-contrast digital ink illustrations throughout the volume.
Optimized for Screens: A high-resolution PDF designed for crystal-clear viewing on iPad, Kindle, or tablets.
Portable Sanctuary: A lightweight, digital home for your quiet moments, ready whenever the world feels too "normal."
Immediate Delivery: Gain instant access to the gallery with no shipping fees or waiting periods.
$5.00
Print-at-Home
Coloring Book
The Creative Edition
52 Unique Coloring Pages: A curated collection of 52 minimalist, whimsical line-art sketches designed for a full year of creativity.
Interactive Hollow Titles: Every page features a large, hollow title in the Fredoka font, turning the header into a bonus coloring activity.
Optimized for Home Printing: Professionally formatted as an 8.5 x 11 inch PDF, making it easy to print on standard paper with no scaling issues.
Boutique Artist Branding: Includes a professional copyright page and signature branding from Odd Angle Press on every sheet.
Community Gallery Access: Features a dedicated "Gallery" invite to share your finished art and be featured in the @zachs_words community.
$5.00
DIY Printable
Sticker Kit
The DIY Sticker Kit
35 Whimsical Icons: A curated collection of digital sketches for your journals and planners.
Dual-File Access: Includes high-resolution PDF and PNG files for both physical printing and digital use.
Infinite Re-Prints: Own the master files and print as many sticker sheets as your heart desires.
Digital Ready: Perfect for decorating your digital notebooks, calendars, or social media stories.
Instant Delivery: Download your personal "Odd Angle" kit immediately with zero shipping or wait times.
$3.00
Bundles
The Collectors Bundles
The Whole Silly World: All three digital products bundled for maximum enjoyment.
The Masterwork Duo: The E-Book and E-Coloring book together for the complete experience.
The Reading Bundle: A perfect pairing of the E-Book & the DIY Sticker Kit.
The Creative Bundle: The E-Coloring book & the DIY Sticker Kit. Everything you need to color and decorate your digital space.
Instant Value: Your complete digital library delivered immediately after checkout.
The Whole Silly World: E-book, E-Coloring Book, & DIY Sticker Kit
The Masterwork Duo E-Bundle: E-book & E-Coloring Book
The Reading E-Bundle: E-book & DIY Sticker Kit
The Creative E-Bundle: E-Coloring Book & DIY Sticker Kit
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From the "Odd Angle" World
My Story
Eight years ago I was struck with inspiration for a single poem. In that moment I made a silent vow: someday I'm going to write a book.Someday is a dangerous word.As a high school teacher, coach, husband, and father of four, someday kept getting buried. For seven years I wrote when the mood struck — maybe once or twice a year when the house was finally quiet. By late 2024 I had about 15 poems to show for nearly a decade of dreaming.Then something shifted. I told my players and students the same thing every day: consistency is the key to success. It was time to listen to my own coaching. I made a vow — at least one poem every single day until the book was finished. In about 60 days I went from 15 poems to 150. I trimmed those down to the best 126, founded Odd Angle Press, and on March 1st, 2025, My Silly World was born.I thought I was done.A handful of poems that didn't make the cut into My Silly World were still sitting on my desk — advice poems with a different tone than anything in that collection. I started writing more of them. The style started light, almost humorous, but the more I wrote the more the tone sharpened. The humor fell away. The observations got harder. What started as a book of advice became something closer to a mirror.Soft Words, Hard Truths is the result. Same daily discipline. Completely different book.
Odd Angle Press Return & Refund Policy
At Odd Angle Press, I want you to love your journey into Soft Words, Hard Truths and My Silly World. Because our products are either digital or custom-printed just for you, we have a specific policy to keep things running smoothly.Digital Products (Ebooks):
All ebook sales are final. Once the digital file has been delivered, we cannot offer refunds or exchanges.Signed Hardcover Editions:
These are special, limited-run items that I personally handle.
Damaged in Transit: If your signed book arrives damaged, please contact us within 14 days of delivery with photos of the packaging and the book. We will work with you to provide a replacement or a resolution.
Final Sale: Because these books are personalized/signed, we do not accept returns or exchanges for "change of mind" or accidental orders.
Other Physical Books (via Amazon/Retailers):
For non-signed copies purchased through Amazon or Ingramspark, please refer to that specific retailer’s return policy, as they handle those transactions and returns directly.
About Zach Pratt
Zach Pratt is the founder of Odd Angle Press. He writes about the full range of human experience — the silly and the serious, the things that make us laugh and the things we carry quietly for years. His work moves between imaginative observation and hard truth, built on the belief that a single well-placed line, read at the right moment, can change the way you see the world. And for the ones it can't, at least you'll recognize the lesson when life serves it.He is the author of two collections published through Odd Angle Press. My Silly World finds the extraordinary in everyday moments through imaginative poetry and illustration. Soft Words, Hard Truths is something harder — 182 poems about the things we already know but still need to hear.He has also released The Hard Truths Journal, a four-volume guided reflection series drawn from Soft Words, Hard Truths. Each volume pairs 52 original hard truths with direct reflection prompts designed to find the gap between who you tell yourself you are and who you actually are. No dates, no schedule, no failure state — just honesty.
Soft Words, Hard Truths is a poetry collection by Zach Pratt. It examines the quiet ways people lose to comfort, to distraction, to the stories they tell themselves.Each poem arrives as a quiet observation and ends as a verdict. Not advice. Something closer to a mirror.Written in strict meter and rhyme and published through Odd Angle Press, Soft Words, Hard Truths is for readers who prefer the weight of the truth to the emptiness of a lie.
My Silly World is a poetry and illustration book by Zach Pratt. It captures playful, imaginative scenes that turn everyday life into something unexpected.Each piece offers a small shift in perspective—where mirrors misbehave, backyards become jungles, and ordinary thoughts take on a life of their own.Created by Zach Pratt and published through Odd Angle Press, My Silly World is designed for readers who enjoy humor, creativity, and a different way of seeing the world.
Odd Angle Press
Odd Angle Press is an independent publishing brand founded by Zach Pratt. It focuses on creative, original work that explores ideas from unexpected perspectives. The work ranges from the playful and imaginative to the direct and confrontational.Through titles like My Silly World and Soft Words, Hard Truths, Odd Angle Press aims to bring thoughtful, honest storytelling to life in simple and accessible ways.As both creator and publisher, Zach Pratt uses Odd Angle Press as a home for work that doesn't follow traditional paths.[email protected]