Megan DiMaria4 days ago1 minHold 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 DiMariaJun 72 minMethods to Keep Creativity FlowingI find this quote from Voltaire delightful. Isn't it lovely? Everyone in the arts, including hobbyists, needs to feed their creativity....
Megan DiMariaMay 311 minSome encouragement for creativesA 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 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 262 minLifehack: Practice trustSomebody 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 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 DiMariaFeb 222 minDo 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 DiMariaFeb 152 minMethods for writers to get to know their charactersWriters, how do you get to know your characters? Readers can tell how well an author knows their characters, so you better polish your...
Megan DiMariaJan 182 minWriter: organize a writing getawayA writer writes, no matter where they are—but organizing a writing getaway to devote hours to your craft can boost your creativity and...
Megan DiMariaJan 115 minKeys to creating a happy marriageWhat 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 DiMariaJan 42 minSometimes you need to give yourself permission to fail. Yeah, truly.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...
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 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 DiMariaOct 5, 20211 minOpportunity Alert: The Art of Writing 2021Now, THIS sounds great. The Art of Writing 2021: An Online Conference for Writers, Storytellers, and Publishing Curators. This virtual...
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 DiMariaSep 14, 20213 minPros, cons, and review of the 2021 ACFW conference AND great book suggestionsThe 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,...
Megan DiMariaSep 7, 20214 minFun 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 DiMariaJun 15, 20212 minOpportunity Alert: Online Writing WorkshopI love sharing great opportunities for writers to hone their skills or reach out in their next step toward publication by meeting with...
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...