A Goodreads user asked Megan Jacobson:

what is it like to be such a great writter and do you have any tips for aspireing writers?

Megan Jacobson Apologies for the delayed response, I've only just seen this! Thank you, it still feels strange and wonderful to be published, nothing beats seeing your book in a store! As far as tips go - read widely and critically - ask yourself why you enjoy what you're reading, or why you're not enjoying it, and try to figure out why the text is or isn't working. But the biggest tip is to write. Write and write and write. Experiment with different styles, play around with language, until you find the voice that feels most like 'you'. Most of all, have confidence in yourself, know that what you have to say is worthwhile. A lot of writing gets hampered by doubt and an internal self-censorship. Give yourself permission to write fearlessly. Best of luck x

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