Megan DiMaria

Three weeks ago, we discussed dialogue in context, with internal thoughts, and with visceral reactions. Two weeks ago, we talked about using body language an...

Two weeks ago, we discussed dialogue in context, with internal thoughts, and with visceral reactions. Last week, we talked about using body language and mann...

In last week's post, we discussed dialogue in context, with internal thoughts, and with visceral reactions. Today we'll talk about using body language and ma...

Writing effective dialogue is essential to the success of your work whether you write fiction or nonfiction. Dialogue will either draw your reader into the s...

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 Best-Selling Author, know...

It's a part of every book's journey: editing and rewriting. It would be wonderful if you could dash the words onto the page with ease and know that they are ...

Sometimes, I go through my old files from past writing seminars and conferences to brush up on what I've learned. Today, I compiled a list of 20 rules that I...

There's truth and then there's a character's perspective. Both can be honest, even if the reality is experienced in different ways. I once overheard this con...

Your protagonist—the main character of your novel—has some specific needs that must be addressed up front that will compel the reader to turn the page and fi...

As writers, we work with words the way a sculptor uses chisels, files, and hammers. The words we choose and the way we arrange them determines our success, s...

If you’re writing a book, you need to have an elevator pitch prepared for when someone asks you about your work. An elevator pitch is a short description of ...

Everyone’s a critic. Everyone has an opinion. And of course, everyone's entitled to their opinion. But what happens when a critic or a reviewer or a book clu...

Participating in a critique group can be one of the best things you can do to help move forward in your writing skills. A crit group will help you to find fl...

Hi! I'm back after my Lenten break. I didn't blog, but I haven't neglected my writing. I like simple tips, ones that make you say ah-ha and help you move forw...

It's that time of year, after the holidays and before spring blooms burst around us, that reading a good book is particularly satisfying. Who am I kidding? A...