Megan DiMaria

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...

I find this quote from Voltaire delightful. Isn't it lovely? Everyone in the arts, including hobbyists, needs to feed their creativity....

Writers, how do you get to know your characters? Readers can tell how well an author knows their characters, so you better polish your...

I'm always on the lookout for a good learning opportunity, and a friend recommended this upcoming workshop to me. Jane K. Cleland comes...

A writer writes, no matter where they are—but organizing a writing getaway to devote hours to your craft can boost your creativity and...

This past Saturday, the temperature in suburban Denver was in the mid-60s. We wore shirt sleeves and strolled down Mainstreet, admiring...

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...

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...

Simply put, National Novel Writing Month (or NaNoWriMo for short) is the opportunity to jump-start your writing by completing 50,000...

Have you heard of this (FREE) contest? I just happened to run across it and couldn't resist sharing the information with my friends....

Do 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...

The 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,...

I'm delighted to host my friend and USA Today Bestselling Author, Jen Turano, one of the funniest voices in Inspirational Romance. I've...

I 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...

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...

Do 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...

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...

I'm always pleased to share great writing opportunities with you. Contests are a wonderful way to get valuable feedback and this one...

My goodness, there certainly are a lot of opportunities lately for writers. (Check out this post and this post for more.) Today's tip is...

I love sharing great opportunities for writers to hone their skills or reach out in their next step toward publication by meeting with...