Megan DiMariaMay 31 minLifehack: It's okay to have not arrived yetPeople with goals are driven to succeed. The issue is that it will take time to reach your goal. But, hang in there! While you're on the...
Megan DiMariaApr 191 minHow to get organized and accomplish your goalsI really needed a blogging break, so I gave myself one. I believe it's important to listen to your body, your heart, and your mind when...
Megan DiMariaDec 28, 20211 minFinish 2021 strong!It's nearly over, 2021. Only a handful of days, and then 2022 crests the horizon. This last week of the year is a slide-by week for many....
Megan DiMariaOct 26, 20211 minBackside in chair, fingers on keyboardIt's nearly November, and I'm working hard, preparing the plot (yes, I'm going to plot this one out, hopefully) of my next novel. My goal...
Megan DiMariaOct 19, 20212 minMy plan (a lifehack!) while striving for a publishing contractAn important component of my plan is a vital lifehack. If you master this, you'll be a happier person. Keep reading for that second part...
Megan DiMariaOct 12, 20212 minGet ready for National Novel Writing Month! Simply put, National Novel Writing Month (or NaNoWriMo for short) is the opportunity to jump-start your writing by completing 50,000...
Megan DiMariaSep 21, 20214 minWant write a book? Thirteen strategies for productivityDo 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 DiMariaJul 13, 20211 minAuthor Media Social: a new social network for writers!Have you heard there's a new social network that caters to writers? It's Author Media Social. Social media can be a distraction. Even...
Megan DiMariaJun 1, 20211 minOpportunity alert: agent pitch event!But wait, there's more! More, you ask? Yes! Women Writing the West is hosting a Perfectly Painless Pitching Workshop. The event is a...
Megan DiMariaMay 25, 20212 minWhy you should stop pressuring yourself It's a wonderful thing to have dreams and goals. Knowing what we want and how to get there are key in accomplishing our mission. If...
Megan DiMariaApr 20, 20211 minDear 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 DiMariaJan 26, 20211 minHang 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 DiMariaJan 5, 20213 minTips to heal your heart in 2021Did your heart take a beating last year? Mine did. Gunk was stirred up, memories relived, regrets remembered. I'm ready for a new...
Megan DiMariaDec 29, 20203 minMindful strategies for a successful 2021Here it comes: 2021! The beginning of a new year is when resolutions kick in. Already, folks are talking about the new diets they're...
Megan DiMariaNov 17, 20203 minStrategies for writers to increase word countI case you don't know, November is the month for many writers to get a jump on writing a new novel. It's a thing: NaNoWriMo, National...
Megan DiMariaSep 1, 20201 minKeep 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 DiMariaJul 28, 20202 minThe 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 DiMariaJul 14, 20201 minJust 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 DiMariaJul 7, 20201 minEight ground rules for achieving your dreamsDo 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 DiMariaJun 23, 20202 minFeel 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?...