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?...
Megan DiMariaMay 12, 20202 minCounting blessings and being thankfulI believe it's important to find a quiet place, take a deep breath, close your eyes, and recall what you are grateful for. These days...
Megan DiMariaMay 5, 20202 minFun Zoom virtual backgrounds (and a how-to)Have you heard the term "Zoom Fatigue?" It's been bouncing around since the world went into quarantine mode and we're meeting virtually...
Megan DiMariaApr 28, 20202 minHow to gather FREE writing tips and find inspiration from the prosOkay, I’ll admit it, I’m always up for getting some topnotch advice from industry professionals. In addition to going to writing...
Megan DiMariaApr 21, 20202 minUseful Twitter hashtags for writers and readersAhh. The Twitter hashtag. Hashtags can provide you with hours of entertainment—or for writers, procrastination. But they also provide...
Megan DiMariaApr 13, 20203 minStrategies to rise above the COVID-19 stressSix weeks ago, I shared some suggestions for Lent and wished for you to enjoy a few thoughtful, blessed, and restful weeks. At that...
Megan DiMariaFeb 25, 20201 minEncouraging words to help creatives persevere when the journey gets toughNeed some encouragement to persevere when the journey gets tough? You’ve come to the right place. The struggle is real, but it's...
Megan DiMariaFeb 4, 20204 minEncouragement for the writing journey with guest Jennifer MajorMegan 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 DiMariaJan 28, 20203 minHave 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 DiMariaJan 21, 20201 minIt's up to you—will your day be brilliant or awful?We've all gotten up in the morning and thought, "This is going to be a terrible day." Perhaps there was good reason for that judgment....
Megan DiMariaJan 14, 20204 minKeys to creating a happy marriageWhat were you doing 41 years ago yesterday? I was starting the rest of my life. At the time, I thought I was all grown up. But looking...
Megan DiMariaJan 7, 20202 minStart 2020 with a fresh heart. And here’s how. Do you do a beginning-of-year personal inventory? One that involves looking at the state of your heart and mind? I haven’t always done...
Megan DiMariaDec 31, 20193 minCheck out this great diet for 2020Traditionally, the beginning of a new year is when resolutions kick in. Already on social media, folks are talking about the new diets...
Megan DiMariaNov 19, 20192 minTwo simple strategies to sail through the holidays, stress-free. Yes, believe it or not, the holidays are coming. It's still November, but Christmas ads are floating around in my social media feed, and...
Megan DiMariaNov 12, 20192 minA Veterans Day tribute to my Dad, an unsung hero(In honor of Veterans Day, I’m running this encore post.) My father was the kindest, most gentle man I've ever known. He was also the...
Megan DiMariaOct 1, 20192 minRest, don't quitIf you get tired of trying, don't quit. REST. We all have that passion or that responsibility that propels us to keep on trying. Or...
Megan DiMariaSep 24, 20194 minWriting tips from USA Today Best-Selling Author Jen Turano I'm pleased to host my friend, Jen Turano. Named One of the Funniest Voices in Inspirational Romance by Booklist, Jen is a USA Today...
Megan DiMariaSep 17, 20192 minWriters, deal with rejection the way a Downton Abbey star dealt with hers. Strategies to keep yourself in the game AND to get to the next level. Getting a publishing contract isn't an easy thing. I'm sure I'm not...
Megan DiMariaSep 3, 20193 minHiraeth, a longing that drives your thoughts and stirs your heartHello, friends. I can hardly believe summer is behind us. I've not spent nearly enough time whiling away hours my backyard hammock. I...
Megan DiMariaAug 20, 20192 minBe the grateful oneI learned a painful lesson many years ago. It’s this: no one has to be nice to you. No one. Many people don't understand this. Not...