It recently came to my attention that people think I am good at social media. This is hilarious to me because I often feel I have no idea what I’m doing, and am definitely not as successful as many others.

Then I realized there are a few things I know which may help those who are interested.

I know you’re thinking, “Megan, it’s barely September,” but you’ve forgotten I’m a writer and therefore think in metaphors.

Six weeks ago, I never would have imagined writing those words. I’ve written two YA novels with my dream publisher for a dream book deal! What could possibly make me want off this train?

Brainstorming (and plotting) is maybe my favorite stage of writing: So many possibilities! Lightning quick connections! Hardly any commitment.

Publishing is full of waiting: waiting for beta reader or CP feedback, waiting for query responses, waiting for submission responses, waiting for editor notes, waiting for cover reveals, waiting for emails, waiting for release day! And in the midst of all this waiting, it’s really easy to feel behind.

If you’re a writer looking for items to add to your list, or if you’re shopping for a writer you love, here some ideas of items to buy:

As I write this, I am days away from sending my book 2 back to my editor, which means it’s time to think about the next book.

As I’ve been giving author talks to students and talking about my writing process, I’ve become aware of how different my writing is now than when I first began.