Megan DiMaria
Some encouragement for folks who want to write a novel
Want to be a writer? Are you thinking about it? And thinking? START NOW. If you don't know how to start, get a how-to book out of the...
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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.
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Megan DiMaria
- Jun 20
- 2 min
Keeping my head down, doing my thing
Apparently, I don't know how to quit. (That's an attribute that I inherited from my dad.) What I'm talking about is my writing journey....
Megan DiMaria
- Jun 13
- 3 min
Stirred, Not Shaken (AKA: 10 keys to overcome challenges)
I'm stirred by beautiful words, images, and dreams. I'm drawn to beauty because I've encountered too much ugliness and heartache in my...
Megan DiMaria
- Nov 29, 2022
- 3 min
A little bit of hope goes a long way
I like to think that all my friends are loved to pieces by their families, spoiled by their spouses, and successful in their lives. When...
Megan DiMaria
- Sep 20, 2022
- 1 min
Don't Give Up!
Yup, here's another pep talk coming your way. (I need this as much as you.) It's hard to strive for a goal when you've not reached...
Megan DiMaria
- Jun 21, 2022
- 1 min
Hold on to your dream!
Don't give up on your dream. Believe me, I know it can be hard to keep pushing forward, but the struggle is part of the process. Even if...
Megan DiMaria
- Jan 11, 2022
- 5 min
Keys to creating a happy marriage
What were you doing 43 years ago this week? I was starting the rest of my life. At the time, I thought I was all grown up. But looking...
Megan DiMaria
- Sep 21, 2021
- 4 min
Want write a book? Thirteen strategies for productivity
Do you dream of being a writer? I've got some advice for you: set boundaries and get the work done! Carving out time to accomplish your...
Megan DiMaria
- Apr 20, 2021
- 1 min
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
- Feb 2, 2021
- 3 min
My debut novel, Searching for Spice, is on sale now!
You can't imagine my surprise when I got an email from Tyndale House Publishers a few weeks ago. Tyndale published my first two novels...
Megan DiMaria
- Jan 26, 2021
- 1 min
Hang in there! Some encouragement for your journey.
If you know me, or if you've read my blog, you know that I persist in reaching for my dreams. Friends tell me that I'm inspirational. I...
Megan DiMaria
- Sep 1, 2020
- 1 min
Keep perspective while working toward your goals.
I'm (still) striving toward another publishing contract. It's not easy. At this point, I wonder if I know how to write. True. It can be...
Megan DiMaria
- Aug 4, 2020
- 3 min
Yes, some questions are best left unanswered
Lately, I've been running across that meme that asks you to give advice to your 18-year-old self. I don't care for that one. Actually, my...
Megan DiMaria
- Jul 14, 2020
- 1 min
Just a bit of encouragement
I had another post penciled in for today, but I felt the urge to give you some encouragement. Hang in there. Keep moving forward, even if...
Megan DiMaria
- Jul 7, 2020
- 1 min
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
- Jun 23, 2020
- 2 min
Feel like throwing in the towel?
Feel like throwing in the towel? Believe it or not, I don't even entertain the idea of quitting. Of course, I've thought, should I quit?...
Megan DiMaria
- Feb 25, 2020
- 1 min
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 4, 2020
- 4 min
Encouragement for the writing journey with guest Jennifer Major
Megan here: Anyone who knows me or has read my blog knows I’m persistent when it comes to meeting my goal/dream of acquiring another...
Megan DiMaria
- Jan 28, 2020
- 3 min
Have you selected a 2020 scripture verse? Here's how to do it.
This is the second year I selected a scripture verse instead of a word for the year. This year's verse speaks to my anxieties about the...
Megan DiMaria
- Nov 5, 2019
- 3 min
Tactics to overcome frustration while working toward your goals
Have you ever been frustrated while on your journey toward your goal? Sometimes (most of the time) journeys are not a straight shot. You...
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