8 Times Authors Got Real About Their Writing on Twitter

Being a writer isn’t easy deadlines, reviews, rejection. AHHHH! Ok, breathe.

These tweets from some of our favorite YA authors prove that every writer goes through some ups and downs, and that with a little laughter, courage, and persistence we can all write that masterpiece!

1. Persist through rejection!

via  @sebastian_lk, author of Ash Princess

2. Being a debut author takes courage!

via @writerkmc, author of One of Us Is Lying

3. Procrastination happens.

via @kierstenwhite , author of the And I Darken series and The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein 

4. Our own writing can surprise us.

via @juliebux, author of Tell Me Three Things and What to Say Next 

5. Comparing progress is NOT productive!

via  @Nishawrites, author of My So-Called Bollywood Life

6. Sometimes, it just takes a little more coffee!

via @Scott_Thought author of the Nyxia series.

7. Re-writing over and over and over is ok.

via  @_rachelhartman, author of the Seraphina duology and Tess of the Road

8. When in doubt, make a pun!

via@paolini, author of the Inheritance Cycle

Tell us about your writing experience in the comments below!

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