Megan DiMaria

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...

I find this quote from Voltaire delightful. Isn't it lovely? Everyone in the arts, including hobbyists, needs to feed their creativity....

A life in the arts is not an easy one. Most of our efforts are behind closed doors, struggling alone for our art. There are so many ups...

People 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...

Somebody needs to hear this (and it could be me). Because life is full of stress, doubts can creep into our thoughts. We can let...

I 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...

Lately, I've been thinking about art being worthy of the particular creator and The Creator. If our talent is a gift, shouldn't we...

Writers, how do you get to know your characters? Readers can tell how well an author knows their characters, so you better polish your...

A writer writes, no matter where they are—but organizing a writing getaway to devote hours to your craft can boost your creativity and...

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...

Take a breath I'm busy. We're all busy, right? I had a moment last week when an appointment that should have been recorded somehow missed...

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....

An 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...

Simply put, National Novel Writing Month (or NaNoWriMo for short) is the opportunity to jump-start your writing by completing 50,000...

Now, THIS sounds great. The Art of Writing 2021: An Online Conference for Writers, Storytellers, and Publishing Curators. This virtual...

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...

The winner of last week's giveaway, a copy of Jen Turano's book, To Write a Wrong, is Rachel Phillips. Congrats, Rachel! Like last year,...

I'm delighted to host my friend and USA Today Bestselling Author, Jen Turano, one of the funniest voices in Inspirational Romance. I've...

I love sharing great opportunities for writers to hone their skills or reach out in their next step toward publication by meeting with...

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...