Megan DiMaria
Edits: Don't let them kill you
Honestly, I've edited my novel three times on my computer, printed out the entire manuscript for a red-pen edit three times, and did a...
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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.
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Megan DiMaria
- Apr 25
- 2 min
Tips to get through the editing woes
Yay, for finishing writing a novel. Boo, for having to edit the darn thing. This is the third (BIG) edit on my wip (work in progress)....
Megan DiMaria
- Apr 18
- 2 min
Eliminate Weasel Words & Strengthen Your Writing
Weasel words are words that somehow manage to weasel themselves into our writing, but are passive, weak words, and generally lazy...
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
- 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
- Oct 4, 2022
- 1 min
Yay! It's cozy-reading season
There's nothing I love more than sitting in my Adirondack chair on the patio, weather permitting. The temperatures are dropping here in...
Megan DiMaria
- Aug 23, 2022
- 3 min
Get to know author Dineen Miller
I love to connect readers with authors they'll enjoy reading! I've admired Dineen for years since meeting at a writers conference. When I...
Megan DiMaria
- Aug 9, 2022
- 1 min
#BookLoversDay: Read to please your heart and soul
Happy National #BookLoversDay! We're heading into the cozy tea-and-reading seasonāwhen the weather turns cool, and a comfy spot with a...
Megan DiMaria
- Aug 2, 2022
- 1 min
Suggestions for your end-of-summer reading
Short and simple. Read on! If you haven't noticed before, I'm a reader. Here are some of the books I've picked up in the past few weeks:...
Megan DiMaria
- Jul 12, 2022
- 1 min
How much of a book lover are you?
I'm a serious bibliophile. I love to collect books, I love to read books, I love to give books to friends, I love to write books, and I...
Megan DiMaria
- Jul 5, 2022
- 1 min
A (free!) gift for booklovers
Last week I gave recommendations for good books to read, and I thought it would be fun to offer my friends a free bookmark. I like funny,...
Megan DiMaria
- Jun 28, 2022
- 2 min
Do you love reading Christian fiction?
I do! There's practically nothing I love more than getting lost in the pages of a good book. Because of that, I have some great...
Megan DiMaria
- Jun 14, 2022
- 1 min
Be kind, support an author
Are you a book lover? Besides buying an author's book, there are several ways to support an author. Did you know that authors are not...
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
- 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
- Feb 8, 2022
- 1 min
Opportunity Alert: virtual writing workshop
I'm always on the lookout for a good learning opportunity, and a friend recommended this upcoming workshop to me. Jane K. Cleland comes...
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
- Dec 7, 2021
- 2 min
Just a bit of winter advice
This past Saturday, the temperature in suburban Denver was in the mid-60s. We wore shirt sleeves and strolled down Mainstreet, admiring...
Megan DiMaria
- Oct 26, 2021
- 1 min
Backside in chair, fingers on keyboard
It'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 DiMaria
- Oct 19, 2021
- 2 min
My plan (a lifehack!) while striving for a publishing contract
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...
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