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A Prisoner of Hope
Offering hope and encouragement for life, writing, and living a thoughtful life.

A Prisoner of Hope
Offering hope and encouragement for life, writing, and living a thoughtful life.
I post the first and third Tuesday of the month.
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Fun interview with author Jen Turano & a giveaway!
I'm delighted to host my friend and USA Today Bestselling Author, Jen Turano, one of the funniest voices in Inspirational Romance. I've...
Megan DiMaria
Sep 7, 20214 min read
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What do you hear when you're reading?
I know of authors who listen to certain soundtracks while they're writing to inspire them to write with emotion or to add authenticity to...
Megan DiMaria
May 11, 20211 min read
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Dear writer, you can't fake it until you make it: you have to do the work!
If you’ve ever hung out with me in person or on my blog, you know I’m striving toward another publishing contract. I’ve submitted some...
Megan DiMaria
Apr 20, 20211 min read
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Attend the VIRTUAL Faith & Fellowship Book Festival!
Oh, my goodness! I heard about this a few days ago, and it looks terrific! Any gathering that has the words faith and festival in the...
Megan DiMaria
Nov 3, 20205 min read
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#Opportunity Alert
I first told you about this cool Twitter pitch party in June. And it's on again! Do you write Christian fiction and/or nonfiction? Are...
Megan DiMaria
Oct 13, 20201 min read
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#Opportunity Alert for unpublished writers of Christian fiction
Authors, do you write Christian fiction? There's a great opportunity coming up for unpublished writers. The ACFW (American Fiction...
Megan DiMaria
Oct 6, 20203 min read
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Writer, are you stuck? *Sharing a fun find*
Some writers will complain that they have writer's block. I've heard it said that there's no such thing. If you're a writer, you write....
Megan DiMaria
Aug 18, 20201 min read
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The editing blues and how to push through them
*Congratulations, catbooks72! You won a copy of Jen's book, Storing Up Trouble. Please message me, and I'll pass your address on to Jen....
Megan DiMaria
Jul 28, 20202 min read
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A peek into a successful author's process and a novel giveaway!
I'm delighted to host my friend and USA Today Bestselling Author, Jen Turano. I've been a fan of Jen's since her first book released. If...
Megan DiMaria
Jul 21, 20204 min read
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Eight ground rules for achieving your dreams
Do you have a dream? A goal? Is there a desire that has burned in your heart for years? Or has a new vision popped into your mind? Here's...
Megan DiMaria
Jul 7, 20201 min read
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Fun Zoom virtual backgrounds (and a how-to)
Have you heard the term "Zoom Fatigue?" It's been bouncing around since the world went into quarantine mode and we're meeting virtually...
Megan DiMaria
May 5, 20202 min read
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How to gather FREE writing tips and find inspiration from the pros
Okay, I’ll admit it, I’m always up for getting some topnotch advice from industry professionals. In addition to going to writing...
Megan DiMaria
Apr 28, 20202 min read
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Useful Twitter hashtags for writers and readers
Ahh. The Twitter hashtag. Hashtags can provide you with hours of entertainment—or for writers, procrastination. But they also provide...
Megan DiMaria
Apr 21, 20202 min read
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Encouraging words to help creatives persevere when the journey gets tough
Need some encouragement to persevere when the journey gets tough? You’ve come to the right place. The struggle is real, but it's...
Megan DiMaria
Feb 25, 20201 min read
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Keys to writing effective dialogue, part 4
Three weeks ago, we discussed dialogue in context, with internal thoughts, and with visceral reactions. Two weeks ago, we talked about...
Megan DiMaria
Oct 29, 20193 min read
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Keys to writing effective dialogue, part 3
Two weeks ago, we discussed dialogue in context, with internal thoughts, and with visceral reactions. Last week, we talked about using...
Megan DiMaria
Oct 22, 20192 min read
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Keys to writing effective dialogue, part 2
In last week's post, we discussed dialogue in context, with internal thoughts, and with visceral reactions. Today we'll talk about using...
Megan DiMaria
Oct 15, 20193 min read
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Keys to writing effective dialogue, part 1
Writing effective dialogue is essential to the success of your work whether you write fiction or nonfiction. Dialogue will either draw...
Megan DiMaria
Oct 8, 20193 min read
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Writing tips from USA Today Best-Selling Author Jen Turano
I'm pleased to host my friend, Jen Turano. Named One of the Funniest Voices in Inspirational Romance by Booklist, Jen is a USA Today...
Megan DiMaria
Sep 24, 20194 min read
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Gaining perspective: editing and rewriting
It's a part of every book's journey: editing and rewriting. It would be wonderful if you could dash the words onto the page with ease and...
Megan DiMaria
Sep 10, 20191 min read
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