Megan DiMariaJun 141 minBe kind, support an authorAre 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 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 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 DiMariaFeb 81 minOpportunity Alert: virtual writing workshopI'm always on the lookout for a good learning opportunity, and a friend recommended this upcoming workshop to me. Jane K. Cleland comes...
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 DiMariaDec 7, 20212 min Just a bit of winter adviceThis past Saturday, the temperature in suburban Denver was in the mid-60s. We wore shirt sleeves and strolled down Mainstreet, admiring...
Megan DiMariaOct 26, 20211 minBackside in chair, fingers on keyboardIt'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 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 DiMariaSep 28, 20211 minOpportunity Alert: Pitch WarsHave you heard of this (FREE) contest? I just happened to run across it and couldn't resist sharing the information with my friends....
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 DiMariaAug 31, 20212 minLifehack: Books to read by the end of 2021I bet I'm not alone when I say I love to get recommendations for good books. Occasionally, I visit some authors' websites that review the...
Megan DiMariaAug 10, 20212 minIt's break time (and what I'm reading!)Summer is coming to a close, and I need a break from blogging. I've got a lot of balls in the air, and I don't want them all crashing...
Megan DiMariaJul 27, 20212 minOpportunity alert: Scrivenings Press #NovelStarts contestDo you have a great story idea that's been running through your mind? Have you started writing it? Maybe you've got a thousand words, or...
Megan DiMariaJul 13, 20211 minAuthor Media Social: a new social network for writers!Have you heard there's a new social network that caters to writers? It's Author Media Social. Social media can be a distraction. Even...
Megan DiMariaJul 6, 20212 minOpportunity alert: Scrivenings Press #GetPubbed contestI'm always pleased to share great writing opportunities with you. Contests are a wonderful way to get valuable feedback and this one...
Megan DiMariaJun 22, 20211 minOpportunity Alert: Angel Book AwardsMy goodness, there certainly are a lot of opportunities lately for writers. (Check out this post and this post for more.) Today's tip is...
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...