Megan DiMaria
Rise Above Day-To-Day Frustrations
No matter how optimistic you strive to be, frustrations come into life. (This shouldn't be a surprise, the Bible tells us in James "when...
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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 every Tuesday.
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Megan DiMaria
- May 16
- 2 min
Advice for Quitters
I don't know any creative person who hasn't considered quitting. It's hard to push forward when your dreams/goals haven't been met. If...
Megan DiMaria
- Feb 21
- 1 min
Advice for discouraged writers
Yeah, you need advice and so do I. Writing, or any occupation in the arts, is a tough job. Writers toil away, alone, arranging words into...
Megan DiMaria
- Feb 7
- 3 min
Notice stuff and fire up your creativity
Not too long ago, I met a friend for lunch. During our visit, I commented on some of the cafĆ©ās artwork. She mentioned that I always seem...
Megan DiMaria
- Jan 3
- 2 min
Beautiful rules for a thoughtful 2023
Happy New Year! 2023 felt like it snuck up and totally surprised me. Gone are the sparkly lights and hints of holiday cheer. Christmas is...
Megan DiMaria
- Dec 6, 2022
- 3 min
Check out this debut novel!
I'm happy to promote my friend Heidi Main's debut novel. It's so good! I can say that with all honesty because Heidi and I were critique...
Megan DiMaria
- Nov 8, 2022
- 2 min
Veterans Day tribute to my Dad, an unsung hero
(In honor of Veterans Day, I run this encore post.) My father was the kindest, most gentle man I've ever known. He was also the...
Megan DiMaria
- Oct 25, 2022
- 2 min
A stranger changed my life
Lately, I've been thinking about a man whose kindness blessed me. I never spoke with him, never met him, and I don't even know his name....
Megan DiMaria
- Sep 27, 2022
- 2 min
Lifehack: An ideal to-do list
A couple of months ago, I talked about considering a to-be list. Today, I have a to-do list you should think about. The world would be...
Megan DiMaria
- Jul 19, 2022
- 2 min
Lifehack: What is a to-be list?
Okay, busy friends. I've got a challenge for you. Instead of focusing on your to-do list, create a to-be list. Not only will it help you...
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
- Jun 7, 2022
- 2 min
Methods to Keep Creativity Flowing
I find this quote from Voltaire delightful. Isn't it lovely? Everyone in the arts, including hobbyists, needs to feed their creativity....
Megan DiMaria
- May 31, 2022
- 1 min
Some encouragement for creatives
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...
Megan DiMaria
- May 3, 2022
- 1 min
Lifehack: It's okay to have not arrived yet
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...
Megan DiMaria
- Apr 26, 2022
- 2 min
Lifehack: Practice trust
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...
Megan DiMaria
- Apr 19, 2022
- 1 min
How to get organized and accomplish your goals
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...
Megan DiMaria
- Feb 22, 2022
- 2 min
Do Christian artists and writers have a duty in creating their art?
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...
Megan DiMaria
- Feb 15, 2022
- 2 min
Methods for writers to get to know their characters
Writers, how do you get to know your characters? Readers can tell how well an author knows their characters, so you better polish your...
Megan DiMaria
- Jan 18, 2022
- 2 min
Writer: organize a writing getaway
A writer writes, no matter where they areābut organizing a writing getaway to devote hours to your craft can boost your creativity and...
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...
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