Hi! I’m Megan Barlog Hughes

 

I’ve been marketing books since 2014.

I earned my B.A. in Creative Writing from CSUN at home in L.A. before I ventured east to attend NYU’s Summer Publishing Institute. I then interned with both Folio Literary Management and HarperCollins, and was hired on full-time in the marketing department of HarperCollins Children’s Books.

In my five years at HarperCollins, I managed marketing plans for everything from picture books to middle grade and young adult novels, including major children’s brands like:

  • Erin Hunter’s Warriors

  • A Series of Unfortunate Events

  • Beverly Cleary

  • Charlotte’s Web

  • Little House

Now happily back in sunny California, I help authors build their audiences through digital and social media marketing campaigns via my own company, Purple Shelf Media, while also supporting the Underlined digital marketing team at Penguin Random House.

When I’m not working, I’m either enjoying the great outdoors, playing with my cats, or writing my own novels and screenplays.

What People Are Saying

 

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I feel that I have learned so much in just one session with you, and, more surprising, to me: I feel really cheerful and excited about social media. Hallelujah!

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— SUSAN FLETCHER, author of A Bear Far From Home

“

Thank you, Megan, for such a helpful [social media] session today. I learned a whole bunch and have plenty to keep me going for the next little while. Can't wait to get started on implementing the tips you shared.

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— DIANE WHITE, author of Winter Lullaby, Green on Green, and more

 

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I was quite happy with the [influencer] campaign and loved reading the posts these folks wrote about the book [A Story for Small Bear]. It certainly did get the book seen by more moms and hopefully led to some sales as well. Thank you for all of your efforts and help!

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— ALICE B. MCGINTY, author of A Story for Small Bear

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Just hit 2k [Instagram followers] last weekend! And quality bookish accounts, too!! Much in part to the work you did with us.

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— STACIA DEUTSCH, #1 New York Times Best Selling Author and the author of more than 350 children’s books

I’ll help you find the joy in marketing your book on social media and beyond.

Get In Touch

Send Megan an email to start your digital marketing journey.