Fan's poetry books and dictionaries lay on a desk in his room. [Photo/IC]

In 2013, Fan started writing his own poetry anthology. Every morning, he got up before 6 o'clock, and listened to audio books. Then he started creating in his small bedroom, which he described as a painful yet rewarding experience.

With the funds raised by his family and neighbors, Fan's first poetry book was published in 2015. It has been well-received among readers and sold more than 7,000 copies.

In March, Fan's second poetry collection was also published.